I think this is a pretty shoe. I love the heel height and flared design. I have arthritis in my feet and 2" is about as high as I can comfortably go. They are easy to dance in and are fairly comfortable once broken in. I found the toe fit to be odd at first too, but once they were broken in that issue improved. I am between sizes, so ordering the larger size worked better for me. The straps were too long, so I had to punch more holes in the straps. If this is a recurring problem for you like it is for me, I would recommend buying your own small leather strap hole puncher. They are easy to use and can save you money. Overall, I think this is an elegant dance shoe.