Bloch Performa Stretch Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoes for Girls - Lightweight & Flexible Dance Shoes for Ballet Class, Recital, and Practice

First of all - these are fantastic shoes. It’s hard to beat Bloch quality. Our studio director recommended this brand and I can see why.That being said, the sizing info is so all over the place and confusing - I wish dance shoes weren’t so cryptic with their sizing. My daughter wears a size 11.5 or 12 kids street shoes, and has a very narrow foot. If I had followed the “official” size chart there’s no telling what we would’ve ended up with, but it definitely wouldn’t have fit! I ordered an 11.5 and they fit her like a glove. They’re snug (as these shoes should be) and she immediately marveled at how comfortable and “sock-like” they were.The elastics are tight - they will probably stretch out a bit with wear, but if your kiddo has a wider foot you might want to order a half size up or be prepared to replace the elastic.