These shoes are perfect for my son's prom. I was worried that it would leave black glitter all over it, but that wasn't the case at all. They're a little stiff, and the quilted fabric on the inside of the shoe can chafe the foot even with implied socks on. I put gel glue on the back of the boot to protect it from blisters, but the Texas heat didn't stop them. He danced well for about 2 hours but I'm not sure if his legs could have lasted longer.