I bought my first pair of these almost 2 years ago and they STILL have not broken. I purchased the green (which is painted on) and it's not really that scratched up. Normally the paint on dancer shoes starts to rub off after a month but these still look good! I bought a second pair last year (the white) and the platform is made of white...so no paint to rub off! They still look amazing!

The straps are snug! Which I like, because they won't fall off my feet. My width is 3 3/8" and these are perfect. The insole fits true to size, as I have found with all Pleaser heels. If the straps are too tight for you, heat them with a hair dryer and stretch them out or wear with socks until they are broken in.

Definitely recommend this shoe! Well worth the money.