Elevate your look in more ways than one in these picks with heels of 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches.

Shown, clockwise from top:

Coach, $498

Roam the full range of outfits, from work to weekend, in this modern take on the classic cowboy boot. The solid wooden sole can endure a good pounding, and one staffer loved the “perfectly snug” fit. In brown only.
To Buy: 866-262-2440 for locations.

Cole Haan, $550

The boost of cushioning, courtesy of the heel’s Nike Air technology, won plenty of praise. “I could wear them from day into night without worrying about aches or blisters,” one staffer said. In black only.
To Buy: www.colehaan.com.

Brooks Brothers, $448

Smooth, luxurious calfskin leather and a slim wooden heel add up to “timeless style,” in one tester’s words. In brown only.
To Buy: www.brooksbrothers.com.

Fioni, $35

Given its faux suede and man-made sole, this bootie isn’t really built to last, but you get plenty of style for the low price. A tester liked that it’s “a great match with tights or slim pants.” Available in two colors.
To Buy: www.payless.com.