well, in the case of those shoes in particular, there is a 1 platform, so you are walking on 4 inch heels. all my heels are generally platforms or wedges. i have no problem with thicker heels, but i can not walk in stiletto heels w/o a platform. i do not know how some women do it! for instance, i have NO idea how someone can walk in these. but i have got no problems walking in these... (i own a pair o