These are super comfy shoes and they are well-made. I gave them only a 3-star because the platform is covered in some kind of burlapy kind of material - not leather, and the heel is barely 3 inches. So in my opinion, they are a little dorky looking. I know that Clarks are known for their comfort, not so much for style but with a tiny bit higher heel and maybe a leather platform base, they would be more attractive in my opinion. The leather cut-outs look really nice on the foot though. I will keep them as I bought them on sale at a great price and they are very comfy -- especially after worn a few times (they are comfortable from the get-go but when first worn, the cut-out areas can stick a little to your foot).