Possibly the perfect shoe… I have had my eye on these for a while, once reciving then i was pleased to feel the quality of the vegan suede and how secure the shoes felt. If you are scared of the heel i would compare it to any platform of a similar height. No reason to fear! And they are absolute stunners!!! And to top it all off I had the pleasure of meeting Charla in person and she is such a lovely person. Lifes too short BUY THE SHOES!!!