Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump 65 mm are gorgeous, but are they worth it?

I fretted – Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump 65 mm are gorgeous, but are they worth it?  Should I spend that much on shoes?  I mean, they are on my feet and I can’t offer them the protection I would with a luxury handbag.  What if it rains?  For example, usually with my handbag, I can clasp it close, shield it with my jacket, and run like heck.  How can I do that with shoes?
 

I read a ton of reviews … A ridiculous amount.  I wondered if the would work with my lifestyle?  For instance, I am not dainty or soft-footed.  Will I break the heel cap off on the first day?  You get it, it is a big investment!
 

Finally,  I decided to go for it.  After buying the Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump 65 I discovered they were worth every penny.  Here is what I found:  
 

1) Usually, I wear pretty tall heels so these were considerably lower, and not in a bad way – my feet were so comfortable;
2) The heel was tall enough to make my calf muscles and legs look lean and strong, but my feet were in heaven;
3) My foot was seated comfortably in the footbed from day one – no break-in time whatsoever;
4) They are gorgeous and looked like jewelry for my feet; and
5) They are well built and not easy to damage.
 

I was tempted to go for black or poudre, but ventured out of my comfort zone and went for the Rubin.  Since I wear a ton of pinks and neutrals and they coordinate perfectly.  Usually I wear a US size 7… I mean in every shoe, but that was not the case in the Rockstud.  I went ahead and got a size 37.5 and they fit perfectly!  In fact, I tried the 37 and the back of my foot was falling off the edge of the heel.
 

Once I got my shoes, I sprayed them with waterproofing spray to resist color transfer from my jeans and went on with my day.  They were wonderful.  I was able to walk for thirteen hours without any problems.  I mean no pain at all.  They also resist damage more than my non-luxury shoes.  I wore them one day while walking around a cobblestone walkway for many hours and they still looked perfect.  They remain perfect even after stepping through water puddles and being squished in my suitcase.  I have owned the Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump 65 for some period of time and the cost per use has made them worth it.