Bought as my wedding shoes and although the wedding isn't until april 25, I know they will be perfect! Mine were in brand new condition, absolutely perfect and came beautifully packaged! Heel height is closer to 2.75 and the bow isn't quite as poofy as the picture makes it kind of look.As for the previous reviews stating that this shoe runs a bit big, i did not find that true at all! I am always between an 8.5 and 9 (mostly leaning toward 8.5) and ordered the 8.5. Almost too snug to be comfortable!! I think I can break them in enough so that they won't be uncomfortable, but I do think the 9 might have been a better choice (its out of stock now :( ....) So beware that these do run fairly true to size!!Still think its way too expensive for a shoe, but they are absolutely beautiful and since they are for one of the most special events of my life, i just could say no :)