For some reason, these jazz-dance shoes are sized oddly.  I wear size 8.  The notes on another brand of jazz shoes said buyers should order 1-1/2 sizes larger than their usual, which I did (ordered 9-1/2), and it turned out to be true.  The notes on Dance Class brand didn't specify (not helpful, Dance Class people!), so I went conservative and ordered a half-size larger.  Too snug.  I loved the way they looked, but I couldn't wear them, so I sent them back.  Seemed to me that a size 9 would have fit well.  I cannot imagine why the sizing for these types of shoes is subject to such anarchy, but it is, so there you have it.

Other than that, they were made heavy canvas with some kind of composite sole, an interesting lacing pattern, and the chunky split sole.  Super-looking shoes.  I'll probably buy them next time.