My son was inspired by Singing in the Rain to want to learn to tap. I can't get to stores with a broken foot so I needed to order shoes online. (Plus, the local dance stores don't offer much selection in boy's tap shoes). This shoe indicated it was true to street size. My son's feet measured 11.5 according to Amazon's chart, so I ordered a size 12. They looked so tiny when they arrived, but they actually fit him just right. He could hardly wait to lace them up and get tapping. The shoes seem soft and comfortable for him.