The split-sole design eliminates bulk in the arch, provides maximum metatarsal protection, and allows the flattest platform to pivot on. What sets the Hanami apart from other ballet shoes is the patented technology that creates a seamless diamond gusset in the arch of the shoe. This means there is no harshly stitched line down the center that will interfere with how you point and flex. No drawstrings erase any worry of the ballet slipper coming undone. High caliber dancers swear by this slipper.
Product Features:

Canvas constructed ballet shoe
4 way stretch canvas upper
Split-sole with a streamlined fitting designed to reflect the contours of the foot
Suede sole patches
Polyester and cotton lining
Extremely flat pleats
No drawstring
Pre-attached criss-cross elastics
Women: Begin 2 sizes up from street shoe size. Men: Begin 3 - 4 sizes up from street shoe size
This shoe runs narrow
In order for the ball pad to have the correct placement, shoe should not be fit too big