I bought them for my husband. He has a hard time adjusting his foot and we were very reluctant to order shoes he hadn't tried on. These shoes fit him better than any previous dance shoes. They are true to size, he wears 14 tennis shoes and we ordered 14 in this one, it's perfect! The shoes are made of soft leather but not flimsy, have a good firm sole and appear to be very well made. Also good on the dance floor.