I bought a pair of these 18 months ago and have worn them to work nearly every day. They are good looking, comfortable and unbelievably light on the foot. Unfortunately the insides have started to come apart making them uncomfortable to wear so today I have ordered another pair I like them so much. I think 18 months of constant wear isnt bad at all! The heel is a good height - high enough to look good but not so high you teeter about in the workplace as it were.I also like the bar across as the shoe doesn't slip at all. I can't fault them at all really.