●Canvas split sole ballet shoe with elastic in place of binding and drawstring ●Elastic contours to the foot, reduces pressure on Achilles tendon and the dorsal surface of the foot when it contacts the floor ●Pre-sewn crossed instep elastics ●Triangle canvas arch insert that hugs the foot when pointing ●Forefoot outsole pad shaped to protect the metatarsals ●No ridges, that may cause bruising when weight bearing on forefoot