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Simply BLISS for the foot! The original member of the stretch canvas and no drawstring families, this ballet shoe will hug the foot in all the right places and offer the perfect amount of protection.
Features:
Foot hugging stretch canvas upper
Elastic casing replaces drawstring
Suede heel and toe pads with cushion
Pre-sewn crisscross elastics
Fabric:
Stretch Canvas / Suede Leather
Suggested Fitting:
Children: Same as street shoe size / Women: Order approximately 1-2 size down from street shoe size / Men: Order 2 sizes up from street shoe size Available in sizes:
Adult: 3-11.5 / Widths: A, B, C, D, E, EE
Converting Girls to Womens Sizes
First increase the child street shoe size by two. Then follow the suggested fitting for the adult shoe you are purchasing.
Girls Street Size
Womens Street Size
1.0
3.0
1.5
3.5
2.0
4.0
2.5
4.5
3.0
5.0
3.5
5.5
4.0
6.0
4.5
6.5
This information is shown as a guide only and not a guarantee. Actual fitting may vary.
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In most cases if an item is listed as 'In Stock' your purchase will be shipped in a timely manner. However, due to the constant flow of orders into our system we cannot guarantee the immediate availability of any product.
These have been my go to ballet shoes for a couple years now! They are soft and break in really nice.
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alix01/11/2025
SIZING FITS GOOD
I was a littLe nervous about the sizing since the reviews say different things so i just ordered what i would for my shoe size and it fit perfectly. I haven't went to class with them yet but so far they are comfortable and look cute!
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mbeena 10/10/2024 Lynnwood,WA
MAKES THE FEETSIES LOOK SUPER NICE
Went 1.5 sizes down and fit perfectly, 2 would've been too small. They look great on though
Age:19 to 21 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous09/13/2024 Orlando,FL
I sized down as advised but it ended up being too small. My daughter wears 6.5 street shoes and we sized down to size 5. It was too small. .5 to 1 size too smal
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melsa09/12/2024
TAUGHT BUT STILL COMFORTABLE
flexible and great for classes, have yet to try it out in performance
Age:19 to 21 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Corey08/30/2024 Somerset,NJ
GREAT SHOE
I use this brand and recommend it to all my clients.
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Anonymous08/09/2024
RUNS SMALL
Sizing advice is useless. I've ordered two sizes so far and will have to order multiples to get a correct fit. Unfortunately, I wore the second size so cannot return them. They really hurt the big toe on my right foot.
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Teachermom 07/31/2024
TRUE TO SIZE
My daughter and I both wear these shoes and we take a lot of ballet. They last for a long time, they always fit perfectly, and we love that they come in different shades.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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MK07/28/2024 Floresville,TX
GREAT SHOE!
WE LOVE THE SODANCE BLISS. IT IS OUR GO TO SHOE.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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taoxue07/17/2024 Plainview,NY
FITS GREAT
I love the feel of these compared to my hanamis and performas. I wear a size 6 womens shoe and I wear the bliss in 4.5.
Age:22 to 29 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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AinTX07/16/2024
EXCELLENT SHOE
These fit really true to size and last me a good while. They are well made and very comfortable!
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Des06/07/2024
GREAT SHOE!
Our daughter prefers this style over the many she has tried. She said they are comfortable and easy to dance in.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous01/10/2024
OUR FAVORITE BALLET SHOE
My daughters favorite ballet shoe! Very comfy and breaks in nicely! We've been using the same shoes for 1.5 years and they are still going strong.
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Rachel 01/10/2024 Roseville,CA
PERFECT SHOES!
I needed a new pair of ballet flats for my classes I teach and these were perfect! The sole has the perfect amount of padding and the color was a perfect match! I usually am a size 7 1/2 in normal shoes and I got a 7, so I suggest going a half size smaller than original size
Age:19 to 21 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous01/05/2024 Morgan Hill,CA
GOOD BUT NEEDED A BIGGER SIZE
These are required wear for my daughter's Vaganova school (flats). She recently grew in length due to a Haglund's bump (thick callus on the back of the heel) on both feet. The size 6.5 was way too small so I went up to 7. Unfortunately the 7's are still way too tight. Luckily we recently went to a dance store and tried on the 7.5 which fits great. These do wear out after 2 months in the toe area after hours at the barre, but they are comfortable if you get the right size.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous12/18/2023 Denver,CO
THE BEST BALLET FLATS
Love these shoes! They don't make my feet cramp at all, and they make my arches look great. They are SO soft inside too! It feels like wearing clouds. The nude color is also perfect with my skin. These are my new favorite shoes!
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous11/22/2023 San Leandro,CA
My daughter loves these shoes! She has been dancing for 8 years now
Age:40 to 49 Comfort: Durability:
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Amber07/14/2023 Saint Augustine,FL
BALLET SPLIT SOLE SHOE
We love these ballet shoes and have used them for years. My daughters shoe size is a 1 and we have to order a size 3 in this ballet shoe. she loves them!!
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Alyssa06/29/2023
PERFECT FOR BALLET CLASS
Very soft and fits perfect to my feet. This is my favorite ballet shoes!
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Eva06/28/2023 New York,NY
CLASS STAPLE
These shoes are my go to ballet flats! Super comfy, great for turning, and really flattering on the arches!
Age:19 to 21 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Bear06/21/2023 Thornton,CO
Very comfortable and form to your foot.
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Anonymous04/26/2023 Lumberton,NJ
VERY COMFORTABLE SHOE
My daughter needed a new pair of ballet shoes for an upcoming performance because her current pair were a bit tattered and worn. These shoes came quickly and fit like a glove. They looked terrific on stage!
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Nat04/26/2023 Fergus Falls,MN
SUPER COMFY
Got them in black for a show and I love them! Super comfy
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Lina04/26/2023 Yakima,WA
GREAT FOR CLASS AND RECITALS
amazing product but had to return because I didn't have enough money to buy something else i wanted.
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Anonymous04/26/2023 Saint Louis,MO
THEY LOOK GOOD AND AND FLATTER THE FOOT.
These are my go to shoes. I found these to fir better than the many other split soal, canvas shoes I have tried.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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a.amyz04/26/2023
SUPER COMFORTABLE, SOFT, AND DURABLE
I absolutely love these ballet shoes. the fabric is super soft and thin yet durable. my feet never feel constricted or squeezed when wearing them, as other ballet shoes have typically made my feet feel. and they have not ripped since I have bought them, unlike other shoes which have almost always ripped on the big toe part of the shoe. definitely recommend these!
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Soso04/01/2023
FLATTERING
I love these ballet slippers. They are very flattering on the foot and the nude color is very nice. I also appreciate that the elastics came pre-attached. I recommend sizing up. My normal shoe size is 7.5 or 8 and I ordered these in 7.0B based on the sizing guide but half a size larger would have been more comfortable. The fabric isn't the most durable and the back seam on one slipper came undone after just a couple uses.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Kaela03/10/2023 Seattle,WA
GO-TO SHOES
These are my go-to ballet shoes. They're durable and hold up well, each pair has lasted me a few months to a year. I actually love that they don't have a drawstring but that's of course a personal preference. I'll keep coming back to these!
Age:22 to 29 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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chels03/10/2023 Wakefield,RI
FAVORITE SHOES
I always go back to these slippers. They look nice on my feet. Very comfortable. Big toe happens faster than some I've tried, but that's to be expected with canvas
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous03/10/2023 Irvine,CA
I have been wearing this ballet shoes for many years now. I tried Capezio but I had to come back to Bliss. My feet stretches a lot from when I pointe them to when I rest them on floor. This shoes don't make my feet bulky when I point them and feel comfortable when I stand on floor with entire sole touching the floor. I am happy with this shoes!
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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lizard01/06/2023
WATCH YOUR SIZING
I don't think I realized that I have a slimmer foot than average before buying these shoes I purchased a regular width and they're a little more roomier than I tend to prefer but overall not uncomfortable or unable to dance in. I've worn these to teach in a handful of times so far and they seem to be holding up fairly well. The elastics are very strong and the padding in the soles isn't so thick that it feels like a rock in your shoes, which I like. Not a bad choice of shoe for the occasional dancer.
Age:22 to 29 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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mssandy11/03/2022 Romeo,MI
A VERY COMFORTABLE SHOE FOR CLASS
Our studio dancers have tried many different brands and styles of ballet shoes, this is the one most of my pre-teen to teen dancers prefer. These dancers range anywhere from beginnerto advanced in level.
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Paoballet 10/28/2022 Miami,FL
PERFECT FIT
Very comfortable and perfect fit
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Miss TM 09/03/2022
NOT AS EXPECTED
Very disappointed, I didn't like the material. Cost $5 to ship and $6 to ship it back. I will not buy from here again I went to a local store and purchased a leather pair. A teacher recommended them. As someone on a fixed income a waste of money and time!!! I should not have to pay almost 1/2 the price of the shoe to buy and return. Ridiculous.
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Ballet shoe07/08/2022 Cerritos,CA
COMFORTABLE FIT
Finally found a comfortable ballet shoe reasonable cost. It was recommended by dance class mate. We use the shoe for recital and other performances.
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Anonymous06/25/2022 Fallbrook,CA
GRANDDAUGHTER SIZE 4 FIT PERFECTLY 😀
Granddaughter turning 10 & size 4 fit her perfectly
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J06/20/2022
SO COMFORTABLE!
Great shoe, comfy, true to size.
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JustNic06/14/2022 Vancleave,MS
GREAT BEGINNER SHOE
This is my daughter's first year doing ballet. The shoes are comfortable and true to size. They worked great for her recital. I bought her another pair for next year.
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Niuris Torres03/30/2022 Miami,FL
LOVE THESE SHOES
These are my new favorite ballet shoes. They fit so good, they are very soft inside. Love them a lot.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Emma08/23/2021 Johns Creek,GA
NUDE COLOR, GREAT FOR CONTEMPORARY
Very happy to receive the shoes that was bought for my daughter for her contemporary class.
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olivia 08/20/2021 Lake Ariel,PA
IT'S OK
I bought these in my street size, and they're pretty tight. The elastics, front and back dig into my foot when I wear them. When I take them off red marks are all over my foot. Wouldn't buy again.
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Momteacher08/15/2021 New York,NY
LIGHT NICE SLIPPERS BUT NOT ABLE TO ADJUST ELASTICS OR DRAW STRING
There is no drawstring to adjust, so they cut into my Achilles. The presewn elastics are a nice idea, but again too tight on my foot. I'd like them 1/2 sewn so I can adjust, or even the old fashioned way of elastics included but you sew them. I like that they are wide and crossed, not just the single elastic.
Probably great for a student who doesn't know yet how to modify their shoes, or a younger one whose parent doesn't want to sew
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Lucy08/09/2021
PERFECT BALLET SHOE
I am really happy to find a shoe that fits both of my feet because I haven't been able to find a shoe that works with my feet being about a half size different from each other. I also love the way it contours the foot. It is like a sock so I can articulate my foot without there being a ton of fabric in the way.
Overall 5 stars! But I gave the durability a 3 because I haven't used it long enough to see how long it will last.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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MichelleR08/06/2021 Mountain View,CA
PEACHY COLOR, ELASTIC BINDING NOT THAT COMFORTABLE
These were so highly rated that I had to see what the hype was about but these shoes were not for me. The peachy color looked terrible with my Capezio ballet pink tights and the elastic binding (instead of the drawstring) really dug into my achilles tendon and made me want to take the shoes off.
I think if you typically wear peachy colored tights the color would look great, and if you're not sensitive about pressure on the back of your foot. Sadly, these had to go back.
I followed the guidelines and ordered a half size down from my typical street shoe size (5.5W) and the shoe was just a tad loose and baggy. The wide width (D) seemed to be quite generous. I probably would have done better with a full size down if I had wanted to keep these.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort:
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Anonymous07/26/2021
PERFECT FOR BALLET!!
I've bought these split sole canvas pink Ballet shoes many times for my daughter!
Always a good fit, very durable, and very comfortable too!
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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Edie07/14/2021 Auburn,AL
GREAT SHOE FOR CLASS
Both of my daughters wear these ballet shoes. We have been purchasing them for years. Look great, fit great.
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Bearswamps06/14/2021 Wadsworth,OH
ADULT BALLET CLASS
Dont know about durability yet, but purchased these ballet shoes for beginner adult ballet class. They are very comfortable. Already had straps attached which was a plus.
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Featherpen 06/02/2021 Highland,MD
GOOD SHOE, NOT SO GREAT PADDING
This is a nice shoe that I have worn throughout my ballet training. The only complaint I have is that the leather padding inside the shoe is uncomfortable. It curls up around the edges after a couple of wears and rubs my feet when I dance.
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Leela05/17/2021
I’m a size 6 1/2 in street shoes and I got a 6 B in width. Fits perfect
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Maggie P03/29/2021 Englewood,FL
LOVE THE FIT!!
I love the way this shoe conforms to my foot! My left foot is an 8 and my right foot is a 7.5 so most shoes are baggy in the toes on my right foot. I ordered these in a 7.5 C and they fit both feet perfectly. Plenty of support in the arch and plenty of stretch
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Akearnan03/23/2021 Uxbridge,MA
SO FLATTERING
I love these shoes, they're so flattering and so comfortable. Make sure to half size down than your normal size because mine are a bit big.
Age:19 to 21 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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Laurie02/15/2021 Matawan,NJ
VERY COMFORTABLE
I didn't feel like I had a shoe on!
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Anonymous01/28/2021 Windham,ME
FABULOUS SHOES
Soft, comfortable, and perfect for my ballerina!!
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Yasmin 01/22/2021
GREAT SHOES BUT...
I reallyyyyyyy love these shoes! I ordered the white pair and the past and just transitioned to the light pink. They conform to the foot perfectly and fit nicely (ordered half a size bigger than my street shoe size) BUT the material of the white ones felt different to that of the pink ones! So weird! I almost prefer the white ones because the material is somewhat thinner, making it feel more like a sock than a ballet shoe. Either way, despite the slight discrepancy between the two pairs, the shoes are a great buy and really worth the price.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Angela01/06/2021 Xenia,OH
FOLLOW THE SIZE GUIDE
I got one size down from my regular shoe size as recommended in the sizing guide and they fit perfect! Very comfortable and seem to be really durable and of high quality.
Age:22 to 29 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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DanceMom12/21/2020 Houston,TX
GREAT FOR DAILY PRACTICE
It runs small. I would recommend to buy a half size down than your street size.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Ali12/11/2020
GREAT STARTER SHOE
Fit great. I normally wear a 9.5-10 street size. Got a 9.0 and it fits great. Very happy with purchase.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Anna 11/30/2020 Medina,OH
GREAT FOR CLASS
Long lasting and super flexible! Loved these!!
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous10/15/2020 Long Beach,CA
GREAT FORM FITTING SLIPPER
Sizing is based off UK sizing, so you will need to bring down us size by one to match. I wear 7.5 in men's sneakers and got a 6.5 shoe. I feel like I could have gotten a size 6.0, but I'll try that next time 🤗
Age:30 to 39 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Not happy10/01/2020 Waynesboro,VA
NOT DURABLE
The elastic on both shoes was unraveling and the stitching began to come undone on my first use.After only 3 uses a small hole appeared. The elastic is very stiff and thick thus leaving marks every time I wore them. In all I was quite disappointed with the shoe.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Dance mom 09/01/2020 Keller,TX
RUNS TOO SMALL
Both my girls wear 6.5-7. Ordered one size 6.5 and one size 7 both too small. Will reorder to a size 7.5 or 8.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs very small Comfort: Durability:
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Jen 08/20/2020 Porter Ranch,CA
NICE FOR EVERY DAY CLASSES
These shoes are durable for every day classes. They work well for my daughter but surprisingly, my boys now order this shoe for them because it is less bulky than some men shoes.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Annabanna07/17/2020 Pulaski,WI
TO TIGHT
to tight in the binding.
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Anonymous06/18/2020 Oxnard,CA
My daughter love them she was really happy
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Anonymous06/10/2020 Hixson,TN
These fit exactly as expected and were received very quickly and just in time for my virtual summer intensive!
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McKenna06/04/2020 Reston,VA
GREAT!
Great for technique as well as contemporary class. Look and feel good!I have worn these for years as they last a long time and are great quality. Normally I am a 7 women's, but in these shoes I wear a 5.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous03/06/2020
I have been buying these shoes for my daughter for a while now. They are her go to soft slipper. They are great shoes for the price. She wears an 8 street shoe and she wears a 7 in these.
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Emily R01/29/2020 Houston,TX
BEAUTIFUL FOR YOUR ARCH
I love these shoes! I’m on my 2nd pair because they seem to be thinner material and therefore less durable but they form to my arch so well. I’m a street shoe 7.5 and use a 6.5 for this ballet shoe. It’s almost like no matter the size, it will fit tightly. Opt for larger if you can.
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Kia12/31/2019 Baltimore,MD
GREAT BALLET SHOES FOR BALLET PERFORMANCE.
I ordered these ballet shoes for my daughter ballet class. They require this brand. They are very comfortable to wear and overall have a good stretch to them. I would definitely recommend.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous12/04/2019 Asheville,NC
My favorite ballet shoes!! I love these shoes and have been using them for quite a while. They then to rip and fall apart easily, but it usually depends on the pair. I usually get an 8 and they fit nicely, but they occasionally seem to big sometimes. But overall, great shoes!!!
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Claire 11/20/2019 Saint Charles,MO
NEW GO TO’S
Great shoes! Really nice quality and no odd uncomfortable padding. Fits the foot really nice and not bulky. Since they are a thinner elastic canvas and I have pretty wide feet, I find that they get holes on the outside of my pinky toe pretty easily though. Still overall pretty nice.
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Spoonie Dancer11/20/2019
GREAT CLASS SHOE- LITTLE PINCHY IN THE HEEL
Really enjoy these guys
PROS
Dont stick too much on the floor
Break in well
Love a split sole
Shows arch well
No strings to tie
CONS
The back of the heel is a little pinchy, especially with a sensitive Achilles area
The outer sole pads are a little stiff at first but glide well and will break in
Age:22 to 29 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous11/10/2019
ELASTICS DENT MY FOOT
I ordered a size up for these shoes, which works for the most part, but the elastic lining cuts into my heel. After even 20 minutes of dancing in them, there will be a painful dent in my heel that only gets worse as I keep dancing in these. Many of my friends wear these shoes and have the same issue.
While I do like the fluidity of movement and lack of drawstrings that these shoes provide, I can't really appreciate those things when fighting back the pain of a massive dent in my heel. Yet again, this is not because of them being too small for my feet, I intentionally ordered larger shoes than what I normally wear and the elastics still did this.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Mom of 1111/09/2019 Blanco,TX
VERY COMFORTABLE
I buy these for both of my male dancers (in black, of course) as well as for my 4 y.o. daughter. They are very comfortable, and the absence of a drawstring is very much a stress reliever for my very particular girl!
They do run about one whole size small, and we discovered that the WHITE ones (which my sons needed for recital last spring) actually run a little smaller than the black. So, in white, upsize an extra half size.
The durability rating is slightly lower because my older son, who dances 6 days a week, as much as 4 hours a day, was wearing them out every 4-6weeks! But that particular son actually wears his regular shoes out really fast,as well. So might not be a fair assessment. The other kids generally get good wear out of them.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Kara10/07/2019 Vancouver,WA
BEST FLATS
These are the most comfortable canvas flats that I have tried. I would recommend ordering your exact shoe size or a bit bigger. I am a size 6 street shoe and a 6.5 in these shoes. The 6 fit my foot but the elastic was too tight and hurt my heel. the 6.5 is way more comfortable for me.
Age:22 to 29 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Moonlight 10/01/2019
ONE OF THE BEST!
My girl has been dancing ballet for 8 years. She loves this shoes over other flat shoes she has tried. She says it’s easy to turn and make her feet look nicely pointed. We got white one this time for her Snow Queen rehearsals as well as her regular light pink.
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Anonymous09/11/2019 Durham,CT
GREAT SHOES
Love the fit and comfort
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Katy09/09/2019
GREAT BALLET SHOE!
These shoes are really great. The fir and feel is great. Just go by the recommendation that is supplied for the sizing. My daughter dances 6 days a week so when I say these wear out a little sooner than other brands she is also dancing a lot more! She reports these shoes are the most comfortable than any others she’s worn!
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Lexi08/27/2019 Pueblo,CO
COMFORTABLE, FLATTERING, NOT AS DURABLE AS HOPED
Let me first off start by saying that these shoes are so super comfortable! They are soft, the heel padding is nice for jumps, and the split sole makes finding my demi point lots easier. These shoes have a very appealing silhouette and really show off my arches well. Turning is a breeze and the foot articulation in these shoes is far better than any other pair I have had. My only complaint is I wish they were more durable. It could possibly be the floor at my studio, but I end up buying 5-6 pairs of these shoes a year. I have also had a few shoes that the elastic broke off of on the first wear, but nothing a little sewing couldn't fix.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Rnb06/19/2019 Papillion,NE
MY FAVORITE BALLET SHOES
Sizing says 0.5 to 1 size smaller than street shoes. I wear an 8 or 8.5 in street shoes and have somewhat narrow feet - especially around my ankles. The 7B size fits my feet like a glove - both right out of the box and after months of wear. Since they are canvas they don't hold up forever, but they are a decent price and sooo comfortable. I am currently on my third pair of pink ones (in 3-4 years of recreational dancing) and just ordered a white pair to go with a costume. Very glad they come in several colors. I originally got fitted for them in a store which is probably good because I may not have tried ones without a drawstring from online. But I really like not having the drawstring. It makes them less bulky feeling.
Age:22 to 29 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Anonymous05/20/2019 Rockaway Bch,MO
GREAT FIT!
Great fit! Beautiful shoe! I purchased a pair for my daughter who takes ballet twice a week and they still look great. I teach several ballet classes per week and mine are torn up. I would still recommend them. They almost lasted a full season.
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Rach01/28/2019
BEST SHOE I’VE TRIED YET!
I have been taking dance for about 4-5 years now and have ALWAYS loved this brand! I’ve tried a ton of different brands and styles and these have always been the best! I wear a street shoe size 9 1/2 and couldn’t remember what size my slippers were from the last time, so I looked at reviews and everywhere I could to see what people with bigger feet got and couldn’t find much so I just kinda winged it 😅 - I have extremely wide feet and long toes and decided to get the 8.5 B and they fit perfect! The box was rather beaten up but the shoes are fine and fit great!!
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Alex01/06/2019
SO COMFORTABLE!
These fit like a glove - I'm never going back to non-stretchy canvas or drawstrings! The footpad works well for me, too, as it sits nicely under the ball of the foot. No pleats on the bottom to catch on the floor. I noticed such a difference in my turns the first time I wore these. I wore through the first pair quickly, but I think that's just a trade-off for the nice feel of the thin, stretchy canvas.
Age:30 to 39 Comfort: Durability:
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Audrey10/28/2018 Londonderry,NH
GO TO BALLET SHOES
This is my go to pair of ballet shoes. I’ve been wearing them for years and they are so comfortable and make my feet feel amazing. Super light and stay on your feet really well.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Melissa09/27/2018 Loganville,GA
GREAT FOR CLASS.
Wonderful service.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Caitlin09/17/2018 West Berlin,NJ
NICE SHOES!
I had to return these for a bigger size, but they're great shoes! I wear a 8 street shoe and ordered the 5.5B after reading another review, but my toes didn't have enough space. The 6.0B was a much better fit!
Age:22 to 29 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Love these!07/19/2018 Boone,CO
LOVE THESE!
These shoes always look great!
Age:19 to 21 Fit: Runs large Comfort: Durability:
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SC06/13/2018 Oakland,CA
GREAT SHOES, BUT SIZING CHART IS WAY OFF
I'm a professional dancer and I love these shoes, but the sizing chart is way off. I wear a size 8 women's street shoe, and wear a 5.5 in these shoes. My friend wears a 7.5 women's street shoe and wears a 4.5 in these shoes. I ordered a 7.5 and they were ENORMOUS. I'd worn these shoes in the past, but the insides of the shoes are not labeled in any way, which makes it difficult to reorder accurately if it's been a while and you've forgotten your size, or are trying to guess based on the sizing chart.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Jin05/16/2018 Silverton,OR
PERFECT FOR CLASS
This shoe is perfect for me.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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ATeacher03/12/2018
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
I have wanted to try a pair of ballet slippers without the stringtie, so I purchased these. They look nice and are comfortable.
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Esuom03/01/2018 Forest Hts,MD
EXCELLENT
My daughter has tried several brands, but this is the best for her.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs very large Comfort: Durability:
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Kay02/24/2018
WONDERFU...MAKIN' ME SMILE!!!L
Wow...my first impression of so danca is wow! I took these shoes out of the package, put them on and they were perfect. So comfortable and soft. Fit my foot perfectly with no gappage at all. I found my new flat! Thanks So Danca and thanks DDS!
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Anonymous02/07/2018 Aberdeen,MD
Perfect to tuck into the bag as a backup pair or an everyday class shoe! The all-over stretch is soothing after heavy pointe work
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Crysta01/13/2018 Huntington,WV
COMFORTABLE AND GOOD LOOKING
I thought I would give these a try although I've never worn anything by Sodanca. However I'm very glad I did as these shoes are incredibly comfortable and mold to the foot. I didn't realize what nice arches I have until I tried these on. The split sole patches are also sturdy with quite a bit of springy "squish" to keep your heels and metatarsals from aching hard surfaces. I highly recommend these shoes.
Age:30 to 39 Fit: True to size Comfort:
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Anonymous01/09/2018 Tucson,AZ
Not as great as I thought, too big, and just did not fit well!
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Liv01/03/2018 West Suffield,CT
COMFORTABLE AND DESIGNED NICELY.
The design for these ballet shoes is great! No drawstring, yet the edge is very flexible. The canvas is flexible and comfortable. I am typically a size 6.5 in street shoes, and I get these in a size 6B, so they do run a little bit small. The fabric is not very tough, and I have to get new pairs once every month and a half. I dance 5 days a week (at least 12 hours a week), and they only last for about 6 weeks. Otherwise, these are great shoes! They are always my go to and I would never switch to a different type.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: True to size Comfort: Durability:
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Joan12/07/2017 Herndon,VA
VERY COMFORTABLE CANVAS BALLET SHOES
The shoes were purchased for my soon-to-be 11 years old daughter. She has Bloch leather shoes required by studio. We bought the stretchable canvas shoes for practice. We tried them at store and compared the shoes side by side. She wears 3.5 street size. Bloch 3.5B fits her nicely. However for So Danca, we had to go by size 5.
The stretchy canvas and no drawstrings, all these nice things make the shoes fit so comfortable. It also compliments arches as well as the overall look of feet. Highly recommend the.
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Dance Dad12/06/2017
SIZING
True to size, but it's all a bit of a gamble.
These were for an 8.5 year old boy, wears 4 street. So same as a girl who wears 4 street. So Womens 6 street? Then ordered one half size down - Womens 5.5. These fit well over tights, with barely one half size to grow, if that.
Recommend.
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syinsd12/04/2017
CONVENIENT AND GOOD QUALITY
It's great that this shoe comes with the elastic already sewn into the shoes, which makes it very convenient. Just put them on and dance! I found these shoes to run large, which meant I needed to return them and re-order a half size smaller. The other downside was it took 1 month from order to receipt because they were backordered.
Age:15 to 18 Fit: Runs large Comfort:
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Anonymous11/28/2017 Aurora,CO
WAY TOO SMALL!
My 10 y. o. daughter wears 3.5 street size. we ordered 4.5 B and she couldn't even fit in it. Unless you have ordered several pairs and know what size is going to fit you, suggestions that the website provides regarding sizing are completely useless.
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs very small
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Anne11/11/2017 Irving,TX
STAPLE SHOE
I have tried so many brands and styles of ballet slipper and I finally found my staple shoe. It is everything I want in a slipper, perfectly form fitting thanks to the slightly stretchy canvas and fits like a glove. There is absolutely no bunching up anywhere, and the elastic replacing the drawstring is just perfect. Its also very flattering on the foot because of all these things! The light pink color blends in so nicely with typical ballet pink tights. The teensiest complaint I have would be the outer sole's edge seems to be a little thick and I feel it against the balls of my feet in petite jumps especially, but once the shoe is worn it flattens out and becomes more comfortable.
Im a size 6 street and the 3.5/B fits perfectly.
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Karla10/04/2017 Arroyo Grande,CA
DAUGHTER LOVES THEM!
These are my daughters favorite ballet slippers she has ever had. They fit snug and make your foot look beautiful. She also said they are so easy to turn in. This is her new go to ballet shoe!
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Anonymous09/28/2017 Bayou Vista,TX
THE BEST ALL AROUND BALLET SHOE
This is the only ballet Shoe I order.It is durable, comfortable and flexes well with my feet.
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Miss CC09/09/2017 Worcester,MA
I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO DRAWSTRINGS!
These shoes are the best! I love that they stretch and accentuate my feet. I have always been annoyed by drawstrings rubbing against the tops of my feet, but the elastic around the top is very comfy and the fact that the elastics come sewn on is a great perk. I usually wear a ladies 6 in shoes and ordered a 6. They fit perfectly! No complaints here.
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Dancing Goddess08/30/2017 Vancouver,WA
I've taken classes for 18 years, and am very particular about shoes. I've tried far more brands and types than probably anyone out there. I've got dozens of pairs in my closet that were worn a few times, then tossed. MDM's Elemental had been the most comfortable, but still didn't hit the mark. So Danca is a brand I've often overlooked, yet when my daughter was fitted for new shoes a year ago, this is the one recommended at the dance shop we went to, and she loved them. So I tried a pair for myself. They are ridiculously comfortable. My daughter would wear hers 24-7 if I let her! These shoes are beautiful, move well, give a clean line to the foot, and are durable! I had to wash a pair of hers after she spilled juice on them, and they were fine after washing. I'm still on my first pair, and she's on her third. If she didn't grow the way children do, she'd probably still be on her first pair as well. This is a line to definitely try.
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Chai Caramba08/26/2017 San Francisco,CA
I'll never go back to wearing ballet slippers with elastics after wearing these for the last few years. I absolutely do not miss the irritation of the drawstrings on the top of my foot. These shoes fit like a glove and they're just minimal, great looking shoes, which is all that I've ever wanted from a slipper! LOVE them. An added bonus is that the elastics come pre sewn. It just doesn't get any better!
Age:40 to 49 Fit: Runs small Comfort: Durability:
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Yj 12/26/2024 Lantana-fl Size
Street size 9.5 equal ballet shoes size?
Per the manufacturer suggested sizing, Order approximately 1-2 size down from street shoe size. - DDS Customer Service (01/09/2025)
ms jennifer 08/16/2024 Huntingtn Bch-ca sizing ? same as street shoe?
Suggested Fitting: Children: Same as street shoe size / Women: Order approximately 1-2 size down from street shoe size / Men: Order 2 sizes up from street shoe size - DDS Customer Service (08/19/2024)
dflood 01/18/2022 Houma-la Age: 15 to 18 I wear a women’s size 7 in street shoes, what size should I get?
The manufacturer suggested sizing is 1/2 to 1 size down from your regular street shoe size. So they would recommend a 6.5 or 6 for a street size 7. - DDS Customer Service (02/02/2022)
Yorjelis 04/17/2021 Takoma Park-md I’m a size 4.5 in kids shoes .. what would be my size for the these shoes ?
First increase the child street shoe size by two. Then follow the suggested fitting for the adult shoe you are purchasing. For this shoe Suggested Fitting: .5 to 1 size lower than street. - DDS Customer Service (04/20/2021)
My daughter is a size 5.5 in children sizes. Should I order a size 7 in womens? Also, how do I determine the width of A, B, C,D? There is no guide for that.
Yes, a size 7 in women's should fit based on the manufacturer recommended sizing. A is the most narrow and D is the widest. For an average width you would want a C. - DDS Customer Service (09/16/2020)
Lilian 08/08/2020 Brookfield-wi My daughter’s Nike sneakers are size 3.5 youth. What size should I order for her dance shoes?
First increase the child street shoe size by two. Then follow the suggested fitting for the adult shoe you are purchasing which is .5 to 1 size lower than street shoe. Based on this manufacturer suggested you would need a size 4.5-5.0 - DDS Customer Service (08/13/2020)
Dancer4Life 12/30/2019 Slaton-tx Are the elastics shown in the picture already sewn on the shoes?
Also what shades are the different colors? I can’t tell since there aren’t any pics of the other colors.
The elastic is pre-sewn. The other shades are Black, Nude which is a lighter tan shade, Pink, Suntan which is a darker tan/brown shade, and white. - DDS Customer Service (01/06/2020)
Torilea97 05/16/2018 Age: 19 to 21 How do you know if you need an A,B,C,D
While online conversion charts can help you get a sense of your size. It's a good idea to get fitted at a professional dance store if you've never purchased shoes before. Please contact our Customer Service line for more assistance. - DDS Customer Service (05/18/2018)
Mya 04/29/2018 Oxon Hill-md Age: 30 to 39 How long does shipping takes?
How long does shipping take?
Normal shipping through the USPS is 5-7 business days. Please call our customer service line to check on availability and expedited shipping if optional. - DDS Customer Service (05/04/2018)