Honestly? I'm a bit on the fence with these. Personally, I've struggled bit with heeled (even wedge) sandals because I can't wear strappy sandals to work and I've found that I heel is more than I want on the weekends as a MOTG, so that might be coloring my opinion of them! It sounds like you aren't quite sold on them either. If you LOVED them and thought they were perfect for what you need, then that would be one thing. But that's not coming across. FWIW I'd vote return and keep an eye out for something better.