The Block heel is larger than the heel in the inspiration picture. However, the larger heels allows for greater stability while walking and more comfort.
High ankle straps can sometimes have the unfortunate side effect of seeming to "chop the leg" making it appear shorter, especially in a darker colour. The light grey of these shoes will be less of a contrast to fair-medium complexions and help to offset this shortening effect, thereby elongating the line of the leg
The eather upper means that the fabric will breathe and give to conform to your foot shape and the rubber sole will provide some shock absorbance while walking and not wear down too quickly
Due to the use of leather in the upper and the addition of a small piece of elastic in the front ankle strap, the shoe will stretch and move with you as you wear it