I bought these ballet shoes because I started taking ballet classes as a way to stay healthy during quarantine. They are great shoes! I am new in the dance industry and knew nothing about buying dance shoes, but with further research, I found the right type of shoe and fit. They do fit a bit tight (which is normal for ballet shoes apparently) and the seam does seem to rub a bit on my heels but I just slap some bandaids on my heels before dance and they're perfect! I love that they are canvas so they're breathable and also very flexible. They have also greatly improved my technique!