I'm by no means an expert on toddler ballet shoes, but they're much sturdier compared to local retail options. 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. Made of a thin, leather-like material on top and rough on the bottom like padding, they also appear to have a bit of an insole, which cheaper shoes totally lack. 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 apparently higher quality has an impact on comfort and is not undoubtedly weighed down by the greater weight of heavier materials.
New Balance Reveal Running Little Girls' Shoes and Athletic
56 Review
KUBUA Sneakers Lightweight Breathable Athletic Girls' Shoes for Athletic
53 Review
ALEADER Walking Sneakers Lightweight Purple Girls' Shoes and Athletic
52 Review
LEOCI Soccer Shoe Coomfortable Numeric_11_Point_5 Girls' Shoes and Athletic
69 Review
Felix Flora Toddler Flower Dress Shoes - Adorable and Comfy Flats
47 Review
Adorable Blowfish Malibu Play-t for Toddler and Little Girls
47 Review
Capezio Girls 3800 Mary Jane Tap Shoe in Caramel - Size 11.5 M Toddlers
49 Review
Dance in Style with Molly Jane Tap Shoes: Unisex-Child Mary Flats
50 Review