These were probably about my 15th or 20th pair of Capezios, but they were my first t-straps and my first online shoe purchase. I was a little worried that the leather on the toe box would be soft and prone to wrinkling like their Footlights but not at all. The leather is smooth and firm. They are true to Capezio's sizing, so if you fit a 7 in any other Capizio you'll fit a 7 in these. My high insteps don't affect the line of the shoe at all. The soles are the same as the Footlights, scored across the toe and ball with nailed heels. When these wear out, I will be happily buying another pair. These are my new favorite formal dance shoes.