Review on Capezio Youth Tyette Shoe Patent 10 Girls' Shoes and Athletic by Mikey Ruelas

These tap shoes are perfect! We have a second set of shoes. Capezio is a reliable brand that I trust (I was a dancer for 10 years). These are high quality shoes that will stand up to your throbbing toddler. I love that there is an elastic band to keep the shoe on the foot, not just a band to hold on to. You don't even have to use a ribbon if you want, but it looks prettier that way. I bought one size larger than my daughter wears. For example, my daughter wears regular size 8 shoes (Carters, Cat & Jack) and I bought a size 9 for her. They are a bit big but last longer. The increase in size will not affect their dancing or walking in them. A few things to know when buying step shoes1. They should have a rubber grip on the ball of their foot. They don't have cheaper slippers and your little one is more likely to slip. This is also recommended by most dance studios. Black is a classic color that I recommend buying. Most likely they will have to wear black shoes for their dance performance.3. Don't let them wear them outside. They are not designed for the street and can wear a lot of shoes and tap shoes (the same goes for ballet flats). Plus, your kid will probably want to wear them at home (at least mine did). Please note that these shoes are very slippery on tiles and you will need to hold onto them. If you have carpet, they will certainly be fine. You should be fine with hardwood floors too, but stick with it until you're sure.