Sansha

Unisex "#1 Pro" Canvas Ballet Slipper

Product Details

• ASIN: B0002QVF2E
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The shoe that won't die...., January 23, 2005

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Emilie Gruchow (New York City, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unisex "#1 Pro" Canvas Ballet Slipper (Apparel)

Sansha S1C stands as one of the best all-around canvas ballet slipper. Though this has been sometimes christened as 'a bedtime slipper,' for looseness off the foot, it does not obstruct the line on working feet, especially after repeated use. Where Bloch and Capezio tend to require multiple fittings and testing of different styles- especially through mail order- Sansha styles, as long as they are purchased in the correct approximate widths and lengths, will mold to individual feet and stand for years with good care.

The only reservations concern unusual feet and the leather soles' capacity for holding onto everything they pass over for an extended period of time. If you dance in a meticulous studio, the latter is not an issue, but where a stray drop of soda or Gatorade is occassionally spilt, you may want to scuff the soles once a week. Washing does not seem to clean the leather as well as the canvas, and eventual buildup will impede turns. Also, for those with longer toes, the shoe's initial looseness will exacerbate any of the foot's existing difficulty in turns. This is not a problem for those who have already figured out how to compensate for longer toes, but might be frustrating for students who are struggling with it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love them!, April 17, 2008

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Sarah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unisex "#1 Pro" Canvas Ballet Slipper (Apparel)

These are perfect for a casual ballet class or some at-home conditioning. I ordered my normal shoe size and they're just a little snug, but I think with wear will conform to my feet very well. Overall, they're very well made. Keep in mind that they do not come with the straps fully sewn on, you'll have to finish that yourself (for fitting purposes).

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars if just because they are so comfortable.., November 17, 2006

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Amber H. "my crush with eyeliner" (Austin TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unisex "#1 Pro" Canvas Ballet Slipper (Apparel)

These are the most comfortable things I have ever worn on my feet; I bought them for gymnastics and I'm so happy that I did; They are so comfortable!But just in case you didn't know: the straps are only attached at the back of the slipper; So you have to sew them into the front- I'm assuming for proper fit; This is a bit annoying- coupled with the fact that there is no loop or area of fabric to sew them into without having to see your handy work through the front(no good if your terrible at sewing like me); And they soil easily;This should be expected of course(especially if they are white). Still, as my title suggests,they earn 5 stars and more because they truly are that comfortable; Especially when walking on carpet; I can't well explain why, because the shoes really have no padding; But they hug your feet and support your arch to an extent (I'm assuming these would not be as comfortable for flat footed people).The price is great and, if you are into ballet, what do you have to loose.