I wore these for a formal event, but I should have broken them in before I wore them. Once I have worn them a while, they will be okay. They kind of molded to my feet after awhile, so I know that once they have been broken in they will feel better. The heel height is great for women like me who don't want really high heels but still want to be dressy with a heel on. All in all, it is a nice shoe.