I am a very overweight, middle aged woman who hasn't worn heels in well over ten years. I have ankle and knee problems occasionally and these flare up when I wear anything but flat athletic shoes. But I wasn't about to do this for my daughter's wedding. So I ordered these short heels and hoped for the best. I brought slippers along for the reception fully expecting to be in a lot of pain by then. But these shoes were comfortable and the perfect width for my wide feet. I wore them all day and evening, taking them off occasionally but for the most part I wore them.....standing in the receiving line and even dancing at the reception. Great shoes and cute too!