I was greatly anticipating this shoe. It is exactly what I was hoping for. The platform is a nice height and the straps are nice and comfortable. The color was more of a teal than a blue, but it still works with the skirt I ordered it for. The shoe itself is very comfortable. I stood for maybe an hour and still felt like I could go all day long! These shoes may be high, but they were fairly easy to walk in! Love, love, love it!!!