I received these shoes today and had to return them because they were too big. I wear an 8.5 and knew the size 8 would be too small. :( ..I purchased the red. The color isn't as deep as the photos, but I was going to wear them as the only pop of color to a neutral outfit so they still would have worked fine. The height was great, could have even gone higher..Don't really understand how "pros in wearing high heels" are complaining about the height..That's like mastering a tricycle and saying you're ready for Tour de France. Lol..Aaaaanyway, cool shoe for the price but they really should make 1/2 sizes as well. Hence, my reasoning for a 4 out of 5 Star rating. :)