The shoes seemed comfortable to me, I had to reorder a size up as they came out about half smaller than advertised (I wear 8, had to reorder and 9). I found them a bit pricey but my daughter bought a pair that didn't fit me.

I studied ballet professionally and later taught all levels. I wear street shoes 8.5 with a regular to wide fit, and 8-8.5 fit perfectly. I'm not sure how many ballet teachers in the US will embrace this new ballet shoe format for beginners, but it works! Elastic fit closer to vamp but heel remains. (Ask your teacher or studio first about the dress code if using ballet slippers.) These are fantastic slippers to wear at home, do basic ballet, tai chi, yoga, etc. They are really well made and…

I prefer these to regular training shoes. The full-length cushioned insole is very comfortable for jumps and kicks, but I still feel the ground. I have a 7B in a street shoe with a very high arch and low profile. I first ordered 7-7.5 which was too long and too wide. Now I wear 6-6.5 after measuring my feet according to the instructions (duh) and they are perfect! After they are stretched I keep wearing them but with socks (I dance at home) to fill them up and use them for weaving, stretching…