Steve Madden Elevaate

Overall:  Comfort:  Style:  Shoe size: 5.5 (whole sizes only) Heel height:  5.5" heel with 1.5" platform Retail price:  $129.95 on sale for $79.99 (buy) Worn:  here

I love the idea of these shoes more than I love the shoes themselves.  The blush suede is absolutely beautiful and it contrasts perfectly with the wooden platform sole.  The blush color itself is very light and blends in on lighter skin tones.  Unfortunately, I only wore these shoes on two occasions before I noticed that the suede material was scratched and the wooden sole had dings on the sides that could not be fixed.  Also, the height of these heels can be a bit much.  The wooden platform is super tall and the stiff wood is unforgiving if you have difficulty balancing in tall heels.  While these shoes may look hot, they do require work and care in order to pull them off!

Pros:  Lovely blush color.  Nice fit without need for inserts.  Soft rubber sole so walking is not noisy.
Cons:  Suede material damages too easily and the wooden platform can be difficult to balance on.  Wood also is easily scratched.
Would I recommend? Only if you can get a good deal on them.