The color is so pretty...I give it 4 stars because FN didn't continue the same material on the heel which I think takes away from the entire look from front to back...FN we do care about the back just as much as the front...I would have paid more for a more complete look. Other than that I'm a a straight size 10 but if the shoe has a pointed toe then I have to go to an 11 since there are no half sizes and then they are a lil big. Anyway - this shoe is comfortable and it does measure 4.5 heel. Sometimes the heel heights are higher than advertised on this site and I don't want to go higher than 4.5 inch. Its an inexpensive heel but for the price - it gives you comfort, style, and sex appeal. Enjoy!