My daughter is primarily a ballet dancer, so I didn't want to spend too much money on character shoes. These fit the bill nicely. Durable, very flexible, and most importantly ro her -- soft on the achilles tendon. And since I got them on sale, the price was very right. They come with suade on the sole, leather tip on the heel, but they include a suade tip in the box for you to put on if you wish.

I ordered a half size bigger as suggested and they are the perfect fit! The buckle is a tad stiff making quick changes difficult but nothing that can’t be worked around. They are also comfortable for dancing on a concrete surface.

I've bought this shoe, in various colors, on a number of occasions. My favorite is the Caramel color because it looks nice with various outfits. I purchase one full size larger (9.5, medium width) than my street shoe size (8.5) in order to fit my custom orthotics and gel pads in the ball of the foot area. These shoes offer stability and flexiblity - bends in the toe box area; yet, also has stability so my foot feels supported. I like the suede bottoms so I slide on the floor in a soft and controlled fashion. The heel is a great height to look feminine; yet, not so high to put so much pressure on the balls of my feet. These are a great shoe for folks who have foot pain and yet want to look feminine on the dance floor. One might need to add extra cushion in the insole area, but it's doable. The 9.5 size is a bit tight when they are new for me; however, they will stretch. And already have after wearing them for a couple of hours. These are really a great shoe if you want to be on the dance floor for an extended amount of time!

Wow, it’s really true that these run painfully small. I do have wide feet so when I exchange I will try a whole size larger than my regular size.

I ordered 2 pairs of character dance shoes, one in black and the other in camel color. I was told to order a half size larger than my street shoes, which I did, and was happy with the decision. The shoes fit perfectly! I've always loved this style shoe since I was a teenager, so to be able to use them again as a senior adult, I'm over the moon happy! The style is classic and the heel size of 1.25 inches is perfect for my aging feet. I'm very pleased with the purchases I made for these shoes.

They do run small
Had to return

My shoes arrived quickly, the fit (as recommend by the Size Guide) was perfect. The leather upper conformed quickly to my bunions and foot irregularities. They are amazingly comfortable and have held up well thru their first 10 hours of dancing and stage work. I will definitely order again.

I ordered these shoes for my 15 year old granddaughter who has been in many musical theater productions.
She recently needed a larger shoe, so I ordered a 12.5 Wide.
She said it felt like the heel would twist and wobble because of insufficient support by the sole.
Although she normally wears a 12W, she said these fit "ok" but could have been a bit wider.

Love the shoes, Perfect heal height.

My shoes are perfect for my dance lessons and I was happy
to find such a short heel. Hope to be wearing them for a long time.

I ordered these shoes so I could have something nicer to practice my ballroom dancing in. My fiance and I are no professional dancers but are taking lessons for our wedding, and I found this shoe to be a great fit for our lessons! I am a size 13, so I was pleased to find this shoe in my size. It was a little tight at first, but with some breaking in it seems to fit just fine! Highly recommend.

I’m thrilled I could get a character shoe in my size that is cute and comfortable! My regular shoe size is 11 or 12B, but 12 1/2 wide is perfect in the dance shoe! The toes are a little more pointed than I prefer, but the leather is soft enough that it feels fine. Can’t wait to go dancing!

I bought this style shoe many years ago and wore them out. I ordered the same size again, which fits perfectly and is very comfortable.

Great service, fast delivery and good prices

I had high hopes for this shoe to replace the So Danca fabric covered shoes I had been buying. The fit and comfort suited me in them but the covering became frayed in 3-4 months. I was hoping this leather model would fit the same. Unfortunately, the straps were set back at least 1/2 inch on both sides and pushed right up against my ancle bone. I could tell right away that this would be terribly uncomfortable. I am still looking for a leather buckle shoe that will fit me.

This shoe was too small, short. IF I order larger then it is too wide. Would be nice to offer a character shoe with an open toe for people with long toes or narrow feet.

I love So Danca character shoes but had hoped these would be a fraction wider!

thank you so much for helping me and returning the wrong size was a breeze. I received my new order just in time to go to contest and I thank you so much!

Softer leather outside than most character shoes. Allows for more flexibility in movement. Plus dd has very wide feel so finding any shoe to fit comfortably is a challenge... Very please with these. Comfort and style: A+

The shoes came on time as the estimate time, great service ! I purchased exactly shoes in a different local store and loved them, so I reordered the same size on line for free shipping advantage, but I was very disappointed when they came because they were much smaller than what I got. The W size didn't really a W size as what I got from local store. I still wonder I should return them for exchange but this will cost me more than what I can purchase at the local store by the return mailing. I can't believe the same shoes, same size can be much different ! Not recommend to order on line !

Supple leather upper makes the shoe comfortable. No break-in needed, I just went out and danced! Loving this shoe. Could even insert an orthotic for my high arch. Nice and flexible for moving in these feet. Great for all my ballroom dances. Also makes the legs look elegant eve for a low heel. Highly recommend.

Ordered this beige color shoes for one of my performance. The shoe is comfy however the heal is not so sturdy.

I'be ordered the shoes true to size 8.5M but they were too small. I had to return and reorder which cost me extra spending in shipping and handling. I suggest that there should be a comment suggesting the customer to order size up. I reordered size 1.5 up for me.

I got these for my 11 year old daughter as her first pair of character shoes. The heal is very sturdy and the suede bottom is perfect for musical theatre. So glad we choose to do leather over synthetic. They form to your feet and are great! The size is true to street size. The toe box is very comfortable too. Capezio tends to run narrow. We'll be sticking with So Danca brand for her stage days.

I love a little heel and they're so comfy! Happy with my purchase!

I love a little heel and they're so comfy! Happy with my purchase!