I'm not an expert on baby ballet flats, but compared to what's available at local retailers, they are much more reliable. Sure, the 9nes I could find locally were 1/2 to 3/4 the price, but they all appeared to be made from fine satin materials with minimal padding on the bottom. They're made of thin, leather-like material on top and like raw padding on the bottom, they also appear to be a bit like an insole, which is completely absent in cheaper shoes. My 3 year old daughter is so excited to see them along with the rest of her ballet costume before she even starts her first grade. I hope that the seemingly higher quality affects their comfort and doesn't undoubtedly weigh them down with the greater weight of heavier materials.
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