I really like the idea of these shoes. They offer full range of motion while protecting your feet like a regular ballet slipper. Before I bought these, I shopped around and read other reviews that warned that these run small, but I didn't experience this at all. In fact, I ended up returning two pairs and getting a pair that was half a size smaller than what I normally wear! Maybe I like snug slippers, but these were no more/less snug than my Sansha Pro 1C's.

The top part of the shoe where the drawstring normally would be is all elastic, plus there is an extra elastic band that goes around the back like a slingback shoe. I'm guessing it's there so the shoe won't slip off, but this didn't stop me from slipping out of the heel. Maybe this is why I ended up getting that smaller size...

For my foot, I really need the elastic tighter and I might in fact get out the sewing machine and shorten the elastic. It's a shame they're not adjustable but I can see why they did it: they really went for form over function with these shoes.

In terms of support, there are other slippers out there, both canvas and leather, that will offer more support. If arch support is what you're looking for, these are not for you. If you're all about pushing your arches to the max, then these might be for you.