PINK & PEPPER PRETTY BLACK AND GOLD Size 7.5 M The heel measures a 5.25-inch. The front platform of the shoe measures 1.75 inches, up and down. So the arch is not as steep as it appears. On the bottom has a design traction. These heels are so pretty. I would consider them formal, but you can wear them casually too. The last picture, left insole has a slight blemish. Original Box Would be Great for a Prom