The block heels for the walk from office to dinner

Some days start at a desk and end at a table for two, and there is only one pair of shoes by the door. These two strap sandals have a block heel of 2 1/8 inches in size 6, a faux suede upper, and a padded insole with latex and memory foam.

The upper is faux suede, which the listing groups under alternative leather, and the lining is soft synthetic. The listing gives the outer material as faux leather and the sole material as leather. The insole is padded with latex and memory foam, and the listing does not say how thick that padding is. Faux suede is a matter of look and touch rather than measurement, and the listing gives no care instructions.

The ankle strap is adjustable and has hidden elastic built in, so the fastening can be set to suit your ankle. Folded edges without stitching keep the straps looking clean, which the listing describes as modern and sophisticated. Sizes come in regular and wide widths, which is worth checking if your foot needs more room across the front.

The heel is a block shape measuring 2 1/8 inches, or 5.4 cm, in US size 6. The listing does not state the height for other sizes. The sole is described as nonslip, though no test or rating is given. Whether the look suits day or evening is a matter of taste, and the listing says only that it goes from day to night. Nothing is stated about arch support or the weight of the pair. Origin is listed as imported.