I needed some dance shoes for a bellydancing class I take. I did not wanted to do it bare foot on the gym's dirty floor. The class instructor recommended ballet shoes. I got these and after just one class they comformed to my foot shape really well. I'm a 7.5 medium to wide on street shoes, and 8 medium in gym shoes.  I got a 7.5 wide in these shoes, and they were a match!!! The split sole makes them feel like I'm wearing nothing but still I get some protection for my feet because these are made out of leather. I got the pink ones. They look so cute on, and the pink color is very soft.