Hester Prynne's Big Night Out

So I'm going through a phase of trying to wear higher heels again.  Today I'm wearing these BCBGirls Mary Janes for the first time.  I sort of think they're a hideous pilgrim S&M concoction, but am also so drawn to them.  I think it's the buckle options.  Thoughts?  Also, they're relatively comfortable*. 

*I say at 10:44 this morning while sitting at my desk.