The size chart helped me purchase the right size shoe for my daughter the first time. These fit her wide toes perfectly without puckering at the end of the toes.

I had another mom suggest purchasing ballet shoes in canvas since you can just throw them in the washer. What a brilliant idea! I have thrown these in the wash (inside a laundry bag) and hung to dry and they look brand new.

I like the criss-crossed straps on these shoes. They hold the shoes on the feet and are only slightly more difficult to put on than a single-strap. My daughter does not seem bothered by the split soles, one of my initial concerns.

Another growth spurt has started and I already purchased the next size up.