I can't resist criss crossing ankle straps!
And, these heels have perfectly designed ankle straps and a forefoot consisting of three, criss crossing straps secured with a center knot.
The 4-1/2" heel is paired with a 1/2" platform, for what I call a "heel height equivalent" of 4".
That's simply the difference between the heel height and the platform height. The greater the difference between the two values, the steeper the foot angle when wearing the shoes.
I'm definitely at the "more mature" end of the age spectrum for aficionados of sexy heels! So, a 4" overall heel elevation is about the limit of what I find comfortable and "walking friendly."
The overall appearance and fit of the Flair-436 is , very classy, very sexy, and very comfortable elegance!
I also own the now discontinued Delight-638, with 6" heels and a 1-3/4" platform, and a similarly designed criss crossing ankle straps. I love them as well, but with the 4-1/4" heel height equivalent, compared to the Flair-436, I find the 6" heel height and nearly 2" platforms a bit heavy and clunky to walk in, and the shoes less stable.
Pleaser manufactures and sells a superior line of high quality, attractive, and sexy footwear that greatly surpass the competition's offerings. Buy the Flair-436s! You won't be disappointed!