Okay, so I took a chance on these pearl-embellished block heels for my cousin's wedding and WOWZA! The compliments were non-stop all night.

The 8cm heel was surprisingly comfy - didn't feel like I was walking on stilts at all. That chunky block heel really does make a difference for stability.

Love that the pearls are removable! I kept them on for the ceremony but took them off for dancing. Such a versatile detail.

Warning though - don't crank those ankle straps too tight! Saw some reviews mentioning broken pearls and now I get why. The elastic isn't super stretchy.

They run true to size (I'm usually a 7.5 and got an 8) but definitely check their size chart because it might differ from what you're used to.

After 5+ hours of wear, my feet were definitely feeling it, but no blisters! Way better than most wedding shoes I've tried.

The PU leather looks way more expensive than it is - had multiple people asking if they were designer. Shhh, our little secret!

Would totally buy again for another formal event. Maybe not for daily wear, but perfect for special occasions where you want to feel extra.