Review on Stretch Canvas Light Athletic Shoes for Girls by So Danca by Jeff Figueroa

*Last Updated* Now officially my favorite shoe. When dancing full time I can get about 6-8 weeks out of a pair before they start having holes (after that I continue to use them in class but not on stage of course). I had to fiddle around with sizing a bit, but since I figured out what size I need, even on the new pair of SD26s, the elastic won't cut into the heel anymore, unless my ankle is actually swollen (I'm treating a sprain, yeah -.- ). Good ballet flats should almost be forgotten when dancing, and So Danca achieved that goal for me. Lightweight and breathable, the SD16 fits my foot and doesn't turn into a wet mess halfway through the show (I'm sweating like a racehorse, y'all). However, different feet are different shoes, according to YMMV. To give you an idea, my feet are quite narrow, extremely flexible, with a high arch, a very high instep, a short talus, a long second toe, and a large taper from the second to the fifth toe. My ankle joints (like all my joints) are hypermobile. Someone with a longer talus may need a deeper heel cup (Bloch Synchrony and Pro Elastic models can be good options). Someone with a lower instep will probably be happy with a much wider range of shoes than I am and may find this model too low. even at the end of the day in my Achilles tendon. They could become my new favorite shoes. Upgrade to 5 stars but be aware they may need a break in period. First Rating: I like them almost as much as Bloch's Synchronys. They are lightweight, very stretchy and look great. The fit is very precise - they don't dangle in a few turns. I wear them daily for the first week and a half of classes and company rehearsals and am very happy with them. The only downside (no pun intended) is that after a few hours they dig into your Achilles tendon. ' Yearn a bit. It's probably a question of how my feet and ankles are made. It's not bad enough to cause injury, but it makes them my second choice instead of my first choice. Also, it's a great choice for dancers of all levels.