These and Bloch's "Performas" have become my go-to technique shoes. I bought this pair as a gift for a friend of mine, and she loves them as much as I do, for all the same reasons.
They're light and flexible without sacrificing fit, and if you have good feet they really show off those arches (my feet are both my best asset as a dancer and probably the whole reason I have a job, so you know I'ma show them off all I can ^-^).
They also allow an excellent feel for the floor. Stretch canvas shoes vary there—I find the contract patches on Capezio's Hanami model too thick, while those of SoDanca's SD16 seem to blend seamlessly.
Of note: if you find that stretch canvas shoes compress your feet more than standard canvas shoes (a complaint I've heard once or twice in discussions of stretch canvas shoes), it's very likely that you're wearing the wrong size.
Sizing systems vary from brand to brand, and while my European street shoe size is reliably 39, I wear everything from 7.5 to 9.5 (11 if you include Sansha, but I don't use their technique shoes), B or C width, in ballet technique shoes depending on the manufacturer.
These shoes shouldn't feel stretched at all times like strong leggings or driving gloves—they're not Spanx for your feet ^-^'
The purpose of the stretch fabric is to allow them to follow the movement of the feet from flat to demi to full pointe without bunching. They don't have to fit like compression socks to do that.
The lightness and flexibility of the SD16, along with its wide range of sizes, make it easy to find that perfect fit.
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Pretty good shoe
This is a pretty good shoe for the price. It came earlier than expected, and I got to use them for the nutcracker. It was a little tight, but that was because of me choosing the wrong size. Also, a bunch of the seams and threading came loose. If you want your shoe to last a while, this is not the shoe for you. Overall, it’s a pretty good shoe, but if you’re a pro, don’t count on it lasting long.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2022
Size: 4 Big KidColor: PinkVerified Purchase
This is a pretty good shoe for the price. It came earlier than expected, and I got to use them for the nutcracker. It was a little tight, but that was because of me choosing the wrong size. Also, a bunch of the seams and threading came loose. If you want your shoe to last a while, this is not the shoe for you. Overall, it’s a pretty good shoe, but if you’re a pro, don’t count on it lasting long.
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