They are a very nice aerobic dance shoe, specifically for Zumba.  They are very light weight and have good lateral stability yet flexible so I can point my toe-just what you want in a dance shoe. I was quite surprised by the good lateral stability since I had been doing Zumba in running shoes.  The heel does not slip and the toe is boxy.  Runs a 1/2 size big.  I wear an 8 but should have ordered a 7 1/2 so I have more length than what I need but does not interfere with my foot movement, maybe because of the shoe's flexibility.  Maybe if it was a rigid shoe I would be stubbing my toe.  Overall I am extremely happy with my new workout shoes.