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02/24/10 by Melissa
Loved at first, then not so much
Rating: 3
I loved these shoes at first. The flush sole never catches on the floor, so that's a nice feeling. My issue is with the heel sole. The heel sole is really far forward on me heel and it feels really awkward and uncomfortable. I have only used them for 2 days so far, so maybe it's just something I will have to get used to. At first I thought I was imagining it, but the display picture has a funny sole too. Besides the sole issue, they seem to be great shoes. I am having issues with the elastic hurting the top of my foot, but my last pair of shoes were the Bloch pro-elastic.
02/22/10 by K
Rating: 5
I love this shoe! It fits everyone's foot just the way they need it to and it is easy to wash without shrinking. Great!
02/19/10 by Megab
Comfortable
Rating: 5
Nice and very comfortable. Got them for dance at my school and they are nice but it is probably just the way I dance. They hold up well I guess cause I wore them almost 5 days every week in about 4 months. They have holes in them but over all good shoe.
02/05/10 by Elle from California
Rating: 5
OOOoooo cushie, cushie the soul has a good cushion and they look pretty on the feet. I have two pair!!
02/04/10 by dancedance
Way too small, back to Capezio's
Rating: 2
I am usually a 9 or 9.5 in street shoe, and this chart said to order a 9 or a 10. I figured I'd go with the size up and order a 10 just in case. I got them and they are EXTREMELY too small. I would need like an 11 or 12 for these to fit correctly. And, they are much bulkier and heavier than the Capezio's I'm used to. I just ordered them because they were cheaper than the others, but I'm returning and getting a different brand. I'm not sure how they are to dance in, but order AT LEAST 1 or 2 sizes up!!!
01/28/10 by AK1
Not proper fitting guide
Rating: 2
It said to order a 9-10 if you have a size 9 street shoe. I ordered the ten and they were completely too small and now I have to return them which is a really big pain. And I don't really love the material it's not as canvasy as my old shoes, it's more of a poly-thing and they don't really look professional.
01/19/10 by Emm <3 from Michigan
I LOVEEE THESE!!!
Rating: 5
I loved these shoes. They were my first pair of canvas after dancing for 4 years in leathers! Though these shoes get ripped up pretty fast if you are on carpet! But still I love my Sanshas! I have owned 7 pairs of them! AH-MAZE-ING!!!
01/04/10 by PointPrincess98 from New York
Holes, Rips and Dirt!
Rating: 4
I have had these shoes before and love them. From my view, canvas slippers or split sole ballet shoes make my feet look more pointed. The only down side about these shoes are that they get dirty, rip, and hole very easily. And for some reason I turn better in canvas than leather. I hate leather slippers!
12/23/09 by Carla from Missouri
Not So Much
Rating: 3
These shoes run pretty small and don't fit well even when you order up. I was disappointed. The shoe is soft and comfortable though. But I definitely won't be purchasing these again.
12/12/09 by Sittingbytheriver from Long Beach, CA
Excellent!!!!
Rating: 5
I have purchased three pairs so far. I love them. The comfort is amazing, and they are wide enough for my wide feet. Be sure to order large enough. I wear a 7 1/2 street shoe, but in this ballet shoe I wear a 9 or a 10.
12/12/09 by Sittingbytheriver from Long Beach, CA
Excellent!!!!
Rating: 5
I have purchased three pairs so far. I love them. The comfort is amazing, and they are wide enough for my wide feet. Be sure to order large enough. I wear a 7 1/2 street shoe, but in this ballet shoe I wear a 9 or a 10.
11/30/09 by Danielle
FABULOUS
Rating: 5
I bought these slippers for the first time this year and LOVE them. I can feel the floor very well and they are very comfortable. They stay on well, too.
11/27/09 by Alanna
Rating: 5
I love these. They feel great on my feet but the elastics are a bit of a problem to sew.
11/08/09 by graci from California
Rating: 5
These are my first canvas shoes (after dancing in leather shoes for several years). I don't know why I waited so long! Great fit (followed the fitting chart and ordered a half size up) ....perfect! Love the variety of color. The flush sole allows for great lines and a better feel on the floor. I love the matching mesh bag and cute key ring that came with the shoes! Definitely won me over!
11/06/09 by Amanda
Great canvas!
Rating: 5
This shoe is wonderful! I wear a street shoe of 7.5 and size 8 is perfect. Very nice shoe (great padding on sole)!
10/29/09 by Kallie from San Diego,CA
Hmmm
Rating: 3
I purchased these for my school's ballet dance team. The slipper is comfortable, though you DO actually have to order up. No matter what. They look pretty, not so much as pointe shoes, but still nice. They seem to be durable too.
10/17/09 by PointePriness98 from New York
LOVE them!!!
Rating: 5
I am on my second pair Sansha #1 pros and love them. When I jump I feel as light as a feather. The only thing I hate about them is the canvas rips easily and you have to buy a new pair because they will have a BIG hole in the front. I love them, I can't be any happier.
10/14/09 by Meg
Rating: 5
Look lovely, feel great.
10/14/09 by Sarah from Panama City, FL
Ballet Basic
Rating: 5
These shoes really are a must have basic for both men and women ballet dancers. They are long lasting, comfortable and well priced! LOVE them!!!
10/12/09 by Jessica
Rating: 2
Shoes are fine - definitely order up a size though.
10/12/09 by Leah from Chicago
Great shoes
Rating: 5
These shoes are comfortable and fit my feet perfectly. They allow me to point my toes much better than leather single-sole shoes. I have "flesh" color, which should be called "caucasian with a suntan." They match well with Capezio's "light toast" convertible tights.
10/12/09 by Spanish Fort Dancer
Rating: 4
These shoes run small. Buy one size bigger than what the chart says. Also, they run wide. Even the narrow width shoe still has a lot of excess fabric bunching up around my toes.
10/11/09 by Gary
Rating: 4
Just what I needed when I needed a pair to dye for an upcoming recital.
10/11/09 by Erin
Perfect for me!
Rating: 5
I'm a beginner but these are so far a perfect pair for me - an inexpensive investment, super comfortable, and cute - I even love the little bag they come in.
10/11/09 by S from Cincinnati, OH
Rating: 4
They are okay,pretty good with not sliding on the floor, but don't like how they fit.
09/24/09 by Anonymous
They run small!
Rating: 4
My street shoe is an 8 1/2, and the sizing guide says 9... I actually needed a 10 to get proper length!!!
09/24/09 by Emily from New York
Excellent!
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! They fit true to size, the color is perfect, and they're soooo comfortable. They may be one of the most inexpensive pair out there, but they're one of the best.
09/07/09 by Anonymous from California
Awesome!
Rating: 5
Love these! They are soooooo comfy, lightweight and sooo easy to sew! I hate leather shoes cause I have wide feet and they don't let my feet breathe at all. I'm a 9 street shoe and have wide feet and I fit perfectly in a 10M and there's even a little extra room. LOVE THEM! and these are the best shoes ever!!!! They last forever too!
08/31/09 by Kimeko
Perfect Slipper Found
Rating: 5
I bought these canvas slippers over a year ago at the Sansha Store at NYC after all I heard about them from other dancers in class. I had just finished a pair of Capezio leather slippers that had worn holes at the toe. I have had Blochs too and countless others. I have never experienced any canvas slipper that felt so good and fit so right in class until I bought the Pro Canvas. They have passed the washing machine test. They are the most comfortable soft slipper--leather or canvas. I have a white pair but I will be buying these in pink soon too. I won't be buying any other brands of soft shoes from now on.
08/17/09 by L-dance
Rating: 4
These are the best ballet shoes ever. They are comfortable and are just great.
08/13/09 by Amy
Exceptionally good
Rating: 5
I have these and they last for a while, though the stitching on the split sole is coming out in a way. Other wise it's a great shoe.
08/11/09 by Bethany from Mississippi
Good
Rating: 5
Great shoe but the shoe sizing chart is way off. My street size is a 9.5 and they said I should order an 11 or 12. I first ordered the 11 and it was way huge so I went back and ordered a 10 and once I broke them in they turned out fine.
08/08/09 by Andrea P. from Ft. Collins, CO
Perfect!
Rating: 5
These slippers are the best I have ever had, and I have tried Bloch, Grishko, and other styles of Sansha. They take FOREVER to wear out, wash easily and look great. I bought them before at a local store so I could try the sizes, and paid way more for them at the store than here. I wear a solid size 8 street shoe, with medium wide feet, and the 9 Narrow slipper fits perfect! The embedder toe leather is wonderful since there are no edges to catch on the floor, and the toe is nice and roomy, but not bunchy. Great all-around slippers for any type of dance. (Besides, my ballet teacher wears the same ones, so they must be good!)
I was also very impressed with the customer service. This site has the cheapest shipping rates I found, by charging about half what other sites would have charged. They shipped my order in less than 12 hours after I placed the order, and it arrived three days later! Now I call that prompt! They just won a permanent customer!
08/05/09 by Anonymous
Good shoes
Rating: 5
I've always had leather shoes for my classes but I wanted to try canvas. The first day I hated them, they were a little bit baggy and difficult to dance with but after a few days I started to like them. Turns out the baggy part is just because I should have gotten them a size smaller. Now I don't actually feel as if I'm dancing with different shoes. I love them:)
07/27/09 by Anonymous
Order a size upup
Rating: 4
Nice shoe--just too small. I wear a 7.5 street shoe. I ordered an 8 in this shoe, and it was too small. I'm afraid to order a 9, so I guess I'll find a shoe that has half sizes.
07/25/09 by Nat Nat from Greenup, KY
Wonderful!
Rating: 5
Very nicely made. My daughter loves these shoes. They are quite durable and very professional looking.
07/24/09 by Anonymous
YAY
Rating: 5
Amazing shoe. Very nice and easy to dance in! I wish they had half sizes tho! I'm usually a 6 1/2 or 7 in street shoes and the 8N was a little bit baggy. But maybe my feet will grow or I'll shrink it in the washing machine haha.
GREAT buy for that price!
06/28/09 by Lauren from Canada
Rating: 5
Absolutely the best shoes I've ever owned. They are snug but I like my shoes to be a bit tight. They show off my feet very nicely and they have lasted me well over a year!
06/19/09 by Anonymous
Rating: 4
I absolutely LOVE these shoes!
They are amazingly comfortable and on the inside the material doesn't peel up like usual ballet shoes do. I wear a 6.5 in Nike tennis shoes and got a 6 in these. They fit perfect and I could wear them for a whole year because they basically form to my foot! I recommend these for any dancer!
06/15/09 by Anonymous from Massachusetts
Great
Rating: 5
The first couple of classes I wore these, they were slightly stiff and uncomfortable, and baggy. Under my toes, there is a lump and is kind of uncomfortable. They loosened up though and it turns out that all I had to do was tighten the drawstring...doi. Since it fits better now, the lump isn't as noticeable but I would still get maybe one half size down next time.
06/10/09 by Anonymous
Love these!
Rating: 5
A teacher at the professional company I dance at suggested I get these for class, and I was hesitant. Canvas shoes don't usually last very long on me, because my toes tear holes in the front. But these were inexpensive so I tried them. They were comfortable, flattering, and lasted quite a long time. Just be careful with sizing, because for me I had to use the fitting chart differently. I subtracted half a size from my normal street shoe size and followed the fitting instructions for that. Fabulous shoe! Buy and enjoy!
06/02/09 by Anonymous
Best canvas slipper on Earth!
Rating: 5
I had never worn such good ballet slippers. These are like the russian slipper! The sole had a foamy layer used to take off the pressure when you jump. The pink color is really pretty too!
05/18/09 by OregonBalletLover from Oregon
L-O-V-E them!!!
Rating: 5
At first I didn't like them as much as my first pair(They were the ABT ones from Payless), but they soon grew on my and they are my favorite pair of ballet shoes I have ever owned!!!!
05/12/09 by Kat from Indiana
Can't Wait!
Rating: 5
I just got these shoes in the mail! They are gorgeous and very comfy. I generally prefer canvas, but had never ordered shoes online or from Sansha before. I have bunions so I ordered a 9W and they fit perfectly. I can't wait to start wearing them to class!!
Thank you Discount Dance!
05/11/09 by Louisa from New York
So comfy!
Rating: 5
These shoes are awesome. Very comfortable. In fact, much more comfortable than the Grishko "Performance" canvas slippers, which are more expensive. I have both the light pink and flesh colors. They are very pretty colors and the flesh color matches my suntanned Asian skin very well. Highly recommended. By the way, I'm a street size 6.5 wide and the 6W fits me perfectly.
05/03/09 by Anonymous from California
Loooove them!
Rating: 5
These are one of my favorite pair of canvas shoes. My absolute favorite pair are Bloch Proform but they sadly, don't sell them online. But back to Sansha, these are really nice shoes and they don't wear out easily. I go trough about two a year. The only reason why I go through two a year is because the stage where we perform our shows eats them up.
05/01/09 by Katie from The Dalles, OR
Love them, recomend then to anyone!!!
Rating: 5
I have worn these whenever I dance. My youth group had these for worship dance and they loved them! These shoes are great for professional or non-professional!!!
04/26/09 by tondueplie45
Rating: 5
Great comfortable shoe. I have used this shoe for many years- it's very suitable and durable!
04/13/09 by Liz
Great!
Rating: 5
I really like these shoes. The sizing chart fit me very accurately and the shoes are snug in a good way. Even though I sewed my elastics a little too far down, they still fit great! My only complaint would be that they collect a TON of lint, but that might be my studio's problem.
04/08/09 by Lori Barrett, instuctor from Virginia
Awesome economical shoe
Rating: 5
I have been using these shoes for years now on both myself and my students and out of all the shoes we have tried, these are by far the best. They look great. They wear great. You can wash them in the washer (but don't dry them!). They last and are very affordable. They also look GREAT on stage and blend right in with the tights. They enhance the look and arch of ANY foot. I cannot recommend another shoe!
04/07/09 by Cookie from California
Love them!!!
Rating: 5
I wear these shoes in class and competitions. They make my feet look great and are comfortable all at the same time. These are my favorite kind of canvas shoes. I totally love love them!!!
04/06/09 by Anonymous
Great!
Rating: 5
I love these shoes!!! They are pretty stiff when you first get them but that's to be expected! They show of my arch and feel great! Make sure you do the sizing right. Mine were a little small when I got them and now that my feet have grown they are unbearably tight. I've had them for about a year and they are just now getting holes. Love these shoes! I'm ordering another pair!!!
04/06/09 by Cshap from Livermore, CA
My Shoes
Rating: 5
I have had one pair that is my favorite that I have worn for three years and are just now getting holes, and a few other nice ones I save for shows. I love how they get softer as you wear them and if they get dirty (and of course it's not long till they smell) you can machine wash them! Also, it's great that they come in so many colors, great for costumes. Only downside is that I think there is too much of a difference between sizes, a 5 is too small and a 6 can be a bit bunchy until shrunk in the dryer.
04/04/09 by Bella from L.A. California
LOVE them!
Rating: 5
I love these shoes, they are wonderful! They are very comfy and look really nice on your feet. And they last a long time, I've been wearing mine since September and they still look great. I went one size up and they were a little bit big at the time, but they mold to your foot rather nicely after a few weeks so it's not a problem.
03/30/09 by Chelsea
I love these shoes
Rating: 5
These are great slippers. They last much longer than other brands, and the shoe has a lower, more flattering cut compared to other brands.
03/30/09 by Bekz from New York
The good ol' basic long-lasting shoe.
Rating: 5
I buy no flat shoes but these. They are well made (they last me a full school year, dancing four days a week) and comfortable. They mold to your feet quickly as well. They are just fantabulous. I ordered same as street and it was perfect.
03/15/09 by Jem from Arvada
Rating: 5
This shoe is amazing! It is much more comfortable than a leather shoe, although those do last longer. These last pretty long though, because I have worn them every week 3 times a week, for 2 years. I have also worn them for 2 recitals as well. These do run small though, just a warning!
03/15/09 by Ms.G from Blooming Grove NY
Rating: 5
We love these ballet shoes they are great. Yes, they rip on the bottom of toe area but that's from wearing the same one for 8 months... Here at our studio of 250, we love wearing them. Easy to wash, and help us out in time of need (rehearsal time; 8 hrs a day.
03/11/09 by Alex from San Diego, CA
AND LOVING IT!
Rating: 5
CHEAP and LONG LASTING. I dance 6 days a week and for hours, I use them for class, rehearsals, performances. Buy them ;) Just I'd say MEN get 3 sizes up (NOT 2).
03/09/09 by Natalie
Rating: 5
I love this shoe because it makes my foot look great! Some shoes make your feet look ugly such as the Grishko's I have right now!
03/07/09 by Rach from Michigan
My favorite
Rating: 5
I've used leather ballet shoes all of my life, and they were always super uncomfortable. I then tried these, and they're amazing. They make my point look great, and they don't make your feet all sweaty. The only downside is they get dirty, but you can just throw them in the washer and they come out perfectly. However, DO NOT PUT THEM IN THE DRYER! They'll shrink. Just let them air dry, and they're good as new.
02/02/09 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
I've always had a really hard time with ballet shoes pointing out on the sides when on demi and these don't do that. I was afraid they were too tight at first, and I have a rather wide foot, but they've conformed to my feet now and are the perfect fit. Highly recommended!
01/04/09 by Natasha from Los Angeles
Wonderful!
Rating: 5
Over the past 4 or so years, I have bought several pairs of these shoes in the pink and the black. So they hold up well even though I was dancing on marley floor half the time which tore up the old shoes I used to use. They fit me beautifully. (I wear the 5 N even though my feet are normally 5 M.) They really complete the line of my leg. Highly recommended.
01/01/09 by Anonymous
Great!
Rating: 5
This product was great for class! However, after a while, because they are canvas, they start to wear out at the big toe. Overall though, I would recommend this product over any other ballet shoe!
12/31/08 by Ashley HSCS from Portland, OR
Good For Performance
Rating: 4
I bought these for a school class and replaced them after 2 semesters. They gather dirt like you wouldn't believe, and they got holes when I replaced them. They worked great for the one performance I used them for.
12/30/08 by OnPointe
These are awesome!
Rating: 5
I have had these shoes for about 1 1/2 years, but I recently grew out of them. They lasted the whole time and were very comfortable! This is a wonderful pair of ballet shoes at an equally great price!
12/27/08 by Steph from Hawaii
The Best Shoes EVER!!!
Rating: 5
Ok, if you have read a bad report on Sanshas Ignore them!!! These are The absolute best flat shoes in the world!!! You heard me... THE BEST! I have been wearing them for years and they're great!
12/25/08 by Anonymous
Great Shoes
Rating: 5
I love these shoes. They are very comfortable and flattering to a wide foot. These are going to be my most favorite kind of ballet slipper for a long time.
12/22/08 by Bearsky
Ok............
Rating: 2
I bought these shoes a couple of months ago, because I wanted to try canvas instead of leather ballet shoes. Since I have very narrow feet, I decided to get narrow, because it is usually hard to find a shoe that fits my feet. Even because of this, they are still way too wide and make my pointe look hideous. They also are not very comfortable. The only thing that I like about these are that even having ballet for an hour and 30 min. four times a week, they haven't gotten a rip or tear in them yet. I would only suggest getting these shoes if you have wide feet.
12/22/08 by Chris from Arizona
Rating: 5
I wear these shoes, haven't had a problem since I found the right size. I'm a guy and I had to size up about 3.5 sizes from street, from 12.5 to 16 for the Sanshas. They fit well, stay on and look good. They don't last as long as I might like but they are so cheap I don't really care. Definitely recommend them!
12/17/08 by Edite from Indianapolis, IN
Rating: 4
This shoe looks good on almost every foot. The only drawback is the fabric on the bottom sometimes bunches up underneath the ball of one's foot. I just ripped/cut it out after I buy them and they work wonderfully.
12/16/08 by Born 2 dance
Rating: 4
I will never wear leather ballet shoes again. These shoes are very comfortable and affordable. I love the way they form to my foot. They don't last very long but are still a great shoe!!!
12/10/08 by Madeline from Montana
Very good for the price!
Rating: 5
I like these shoes. They're nice and for the price, they are amazing! I have one small complaint and it's that there is the slightest amount of excess fabric but that is probably just my feet. Only after 3 1/2 months did they start receiving holes but I love these shoes so I have covered the holes with athletic tape. A very good shoe to start the dance year in.
11/30/08 by Julia
Perfect
Rating: 5
Only flat shoe I'll ever wear. They fit amazingly and are comfortable...I also love that the elastics sewn on for me (because I am a lazy ballerina).
11/25/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
My school favors this shoe and I know why. It's great. It conforms to my foot and everything I want is in it. It's so comfortable!
11/23/08 by Bella
Pretty Good
Rating: 5
I love this shoe but it was a bit tapered at the toe for me but I definitely recommend them.
11/20/08 by Ashland
Good...mostly.
Rating: 3
I like these. I have a wide foot, and got a 6W, and they were about 1/4 inch too long. I like the general fit and style though.
11/10/08 by Areleen from Mississippi
Rating: 4
These are my first pair of canvas shoes and they're going to take a little getting used to. They don't grip like leather and are very slippery so I'll have to re-adjust my balance. However, they fit perfectly and look very neat. I originally bought one size up like the chart says but I returned them for a size smaller. I wear a 7 - 7 1/2 street shoe and the 7N fits me perfectly. I haven't owned them long enough to see if they last but they seem sturdy enough and overall I'm very happy with them.
11/02/08 by Little Bird
Rating: 5
This item is superb. Long - lasting, it comes in great colors, and it highlights your arches. Not to mention it does not cost you a pretty penny. I have used these shoes for a long time, and they have never disappointed me.
11/01/08 by Emily from Arizona
Ugh...
Rating: 2
I went to a drama camp where I would dance for about 3 hours a day 5 days a week. My friend gave me a pair of Bloch leather split-sole jazz shoes in the beginning because they were too small for her. I got these shoes for performance only, so I wore the jazz shoes for two weeks. During tech week we were required to wear our performance shoes, and I did not like these at all. They ran a bit small once I tied them, the inside pad bunched up underneath my toes with one day's use so it hurt to jump and land, and the cloth had holes on the outside after two days. I ended up switching back to my practice intended jazz shoes. I DO NOT recommend these.
10/30/08 by Anonymous
Great shoes!
Rating: 5
I've been wearing these shoes for about 3 or 4 years, and I never buy a different kind of flat shoe. They really flatter the foot and they're a nice color, not a brownish pink like some others. They last forever, in dancing terms. I don't get holes in them until about 5 months use of them. Very cheap, too. Definitely buy these shoes!
10/26/08 by Briallai from Copenhagen, Denmark
Perfect...almost
Rating: 4
These are pretty good. I bought them in 11N, because that is what the chart said. They didn't quite fit, and so I tried them in 10M and they look much better. Now my high arches are shown at their best, and they don't feel as funny. The only thing I don't like is the way they bag under the ball of the foot.
10/02/08 by Val from New Jersey
They suck.
Rating: 1
Terrible shoes - I'll never buy from Sansha again. The top of the shoes are way too small, even though I bought them in a "M" width - and my feet are in between narrow and wide. Plus I've only worn them for a few hours all together, and they already look like crap! Ultimate Ballet Shoes = comfortable, beautiful, cruelty-free!
09/30/08 by Dancer from Los Angeles
Perfect!
Rating: 5
They came in the mail and they fit perfectly! I looked at the sizing chart and it worked. They also come with a tiny pointe shoe keychain!
09/20/08 by Sabby from California
Rating: 5
These shoes are the requirement for the school I go to and there's a reason why...they are amazing!!! I've got them 1 year ago and they are just starting to visibly wear now. And what's great is that you can wash them.
09/12/08 by DancerDebz from California
Rating: 2
I bought this for a performance and it rubbed a hole in the big toe after one day of rehearsal and performance. The other girls in my company who bought the same shoe also had the same problem.
08/30/08 by Laur
WOW!
Rating: 5
There's only one word for this shoe: AMAZING! I give it 10 stars.
08/30/08 by Lauren
Love them!!!
Rating: 5
This is the best shoe!!!! It supports my arch and makes feet look amazing! Only try this shoe if you want your feet to stand out above everyone else's!
08/16/08 by Rachel from California
OK ish
Rating: 5
I like these shoes but I did not get a size up so they were pretty tight, (I have wide feet). It made it hard to balance. I personally LOVE the Grishko canvas with elastic, better. I had gone to a 4-week intensive and on week 3, I had forgotten my ballet shoes! I had to get something for my classes and there was a discount dance supply store by there so I got these. They made it through, but I like the other ones better. I have a high arch like what
07/26/08 by Crystallize from Rancho Palos Verdes CA
said, but it didn't help. Because I am so much over my toes, the narrow shoe doesn't help me balance. Don't get me wrong, but you need flat, narrow feet for this shoe.
08/15/08 by Natalie from Chicago, IL
Love these
Rating: 5
They are such a great ballet shoe. Mine are super dirty but have lasted for 1 1/2 years, and still going strong. Plus, they make your feet look good. I'm a 7 1/2 by the way, and an 8 fits me just perfect.
08/12/08 by Emily from Florida
My favorite!
Rating: 5
I used these shoes all year last year, and I love them! I have very flexible feet, and I felt like I was pointing farther in these than in my leather one sole shoes. They only have small holes on the outside after being used from August to May! They fit perfect, and I would never wear anything else!
08/07/08 by Lady of the Dance
Best ballet slipper ever!!!
Rating: 5
I absolutely adore these shoes :) They are very comfortable and durable. I also love them because they flatter my arches quite nicely. I have been dancing for nine years and I have tried countless kinds of ballet slippers. I can safely say that these are the best I have ever worn :)
07/31/08 by Emily from Arizona
Don't like these...at all.
Rating: 1
I went to a drama camp where I would dance for about 3 hours a day 5 days a week. My friend gave me a pair of Bloch leather split-sole jazz shoes in the beginning because they were too small for her. I got these shoes for performance only, so I wore the jazz shoes for two weeks. During tech week we were required to wear our performance shoes, and I did not like these at all. They ran a bit small once I tied them, the inside pad bunched up underneath my toes with one day's use so it hurt to jump and land, and the cloth had holes on the outside after two days. I ended up switching back to my practice intended jazz shoes. I DO NOT recommend these. Buy some leather dance shoes!
07/29/08 by Bella from Central Coast
My Favorite Shoes
Rating: 5
I used to wear the Juliet Capezio Ballet shoes, and they would wear out so fast. All my friends would have the Sansha ballet slipper, so I decided to give it a try. I had tried my friends on, so I ordered her size, a 5M and it fit perfectly. I ordered them in January, and I wear them for lyrical, jazz, and ballet,12 classes a week, and they still are in very good condition. I do agree that if your studio has black marley flooring, they can get very dirty pretty fast. But I throw them in the wash every once in a while, and they look as good as new. Like I said, I love these shoes, but now since my feet are growing I am going up a size. I'm going to order the black, flesh, and white colors too because these are my favorite ballet shoe of all time. My arch is so-so. It's not that bad, but it isn't very good either. My old juliets made my foot look so bad, and the Sanshas show my true arch, and it looks so pretty. I would recommend these shoes to anyone. I love them!!!
07/29/08 by Julianne from Florida
Rating: 5
I've been wearing these for 2 years and they are the best! They last long for me as far as getting the job done. If you don't wear canvas shoes much and expect it to stay spotless as long as a leather, than you shouldn't get it, but as far as that goes, it's no worse than any other canvas shoe. I've tried Bloch, which I usually like, but they didn't look as good on my foot. I don't think you have to have long toes for this shoe. My toes are stubby but the shoe complements that and makes my foot look beautiful. It has great arch support, which I need because I'm a pronator and start hurting if a shoe doesn't. RECOMMENDED(:
07/26/08 by Crystallize from Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Did not fit my flat feet
Rating: 3
I ordered 1.5 sizes larger as some previous reviews suggested, but I say just go 1 size up from street size. I wear size 8-1/2 or 9 street and bought size 10. The length fit good, but the ball was too baggy with fabric. I normally have medium width flat feet and the M was too baggy. This shoe would work better for someone with a higher arch.
07/25/08 by Anonymous from New York
Not good on my feet
Rating: 2
The nice thing about these, are that you get a pointe shoe keyring and a little Sansha mesh bag to keep the slippers in. Now for the not so great: the canvas is really not durable and looks not that great. These are for people with long toes, probably high arch with narrow foot and not tapered toes. Basically, everything my feet are not. While they fit OK width wise there was so much baggy fabric on my toes because they are tapered (my feet). Plus, I didn't like how minuscule the sole on the ball and heel were. Not enough for my wide feet. Looked awful. If you have wide metatarsal area I like Grishko much better.
07/24/08 by Nikky from Texas
Small Sizing
Rating: 3
Shoes look and feel lovely; however, the sizing chart suggested that I get the same shoes size according to my street size and were about a 1/2 size too small.
07/09/08 by Gigi from Fairhope, AL
Ahh!
Rating: 5
While these shoes have their pros and cons, I would have to say the pros outweigh the cons more than any other shoe I've tried. I love how the sole is "flush" making these shoes sinfully comfortable and the design is flattering on every foot (most of my ballet friends have worn these too). While I will admit that they wear down quickly, I don't mind since they are inexpensive and have allowed me to feel the floor more than I have ever seen. As far as the dirty appearance, just wash them in the laundry. I do it all the time and they look good as new. And they are better than all the bloch shoes I have tried, which fit like I should have the foot of an elephant and make a lump of my arch.
07/07/08 by Emmie from Racine
Rating: 5
I love them! They are my favorite. I have had 4 pair already and keep ordering the same ones because they are so comfortable. Allow me to easily flex and feel the floor. Highly recommend.
07/02/08 by Amanda Lynne from Virginia Beach,VA
Ahh-mazz-ing
Rating: 5
I LOVE these shoes!!! They are comfortable, affordable and very easy to dance. They look great on anybody's foot. I love them and I know you will too!
06/27/08 by K.D. from willimantic, CT
Beautiful shoe but wears out fast.
Rating: 3
Probably the most comfortable ballet shoe I've ever had. They make even the most awkward feet look beautiful and the canvas lets your foot breathe much better than leather. However, I go through two/three pairs a year because they wear out (holes on toes and interior sole weakens)and get dirty so easily, which I find bizarre since I only use them five or so hours a week. Which is nothing compared to other dancers I know.
06/26/08 by Melissa from Arizona
A little lumpy
Rating: 3
Well, I tried these on at the store and they felt great except for the lumps under my toes. Way too uncomfortable to live with...so I didn't get them, but if they fix the lumps I'd love them!
06/22/08 by Tsarina from Massachusetts
My fave shoe
Rating: 5
This is an AMAZING shoe!!! I would recommend it to everyone, no matter what kind of foot they have (banana foot or flat, looks GREAT). I have a somewhat low arch and they make my feet look fantastic on demi pointe. Also, teachers love it for some reason; makes you look 'more professional' (?) The back is not too high (I HATE high backs) and I have had these for 2 1/2 years and they keep getting better -- also, very good price. I went to somewhere else and they sold it for 29 bucks -- buy them NOW.
If you have really narrow feet, buy Russian pointe instead and sew them criss cross. One problem is you have to put water on the soles before class, otherwise they're really slippery, or maybe it's my turnout :-P I would recommend this to everybody!!!
06/22/08 by Jessica from New Mexico
ok-ish
Rating: 3
I wore these shoes for ever! They fit me great and everything but they are just so constricting to your foot, that it makes it hard to move your foot. Also, when you point, the sole over your toes creates an annoying bubble. They don't mold all too well to your foot and they don't last too long either.
06/15/08 by Bridget from Oklahoma
OK
Rating: 3
I have been wearing these shoes for a while and think they are OK. I have a higher arch and whenever I go up, the elastic inside the shoe digs in. I don't know if this is just me, but it HURTS! They also get dirty pretty fast and look ugly. I like the way it makes my arch looks, but beauty does also come with pain!
06/04/08 by Dancin q.
Rating: 1
I actually don't own these shoes, but I do know a lot of girls that have them and they don't seem to be a great shoe. They're not very well-made and only flatter very high arches. I go with Grishko's canvas all the way. They're the best, high quality because of their Russian influence. Hope that helped, and keep up the dancing =)
05/22/08 by Laura from Manchester, CT
Rating: 5
The whole time that I have had canvas ballet slippers, I had these! They are so comfortable! They really look good on my feet! These are by far the best canvas ballet slippers!
05/13/08 by Cathy from North Carolina
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! I have them in black, but I ordered them too small. But they are so comfortable. They are kinda hard to dance on carpet and wood floors.
05/06/08 by MoMo
Depends on the flooring
Rating: 5
These are my favorite ballet shoe, by far!
Dancing on Marley flooring is perfect for these shoes. If you are on wood floors, you will be slipping and sliding.
05/03/08 by Gaby from California
Ehh
Rating: 2
I don't know if its just me, but when I wore the shoes in class I would slide around WAY too much. The soles are (to me) too small. Aside from that, the shoes are OK doing Barre work and what not.
04/15/08 by Em
Rating: 1
When I first tried out this shoe, I felt like I was dancing on a bunch of fabric. This shoe is very cheap and that explains the quality.
04/15/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
I love this type of shoe because it shows your true arch.
04/12/08 by Andrea from Sacramento, CA
Best ones I've had!
Rating: 5
I used to have leather ballet slippers. I switched to canvas and these are my first. They are the best so far! My feet can breathe. When I used leather, my feet were so constricted, not enough airflow to the inside of the shoes. These breathe perfectly! I have one in black, I'm getting another one in pink.
03/28/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These are my favorite slippers! I got them in N because my feet are a little narrow, and they fit great. I've gotten compliments on them and they make my feet look good.
03/24/08 by Anonymous
Pretty good
Rating: 5
These are the best canvas shoes I've tried in a long time. I have larger feet (size 9 in street shoes) and very wide feet and I had to order a couple times to find my size. Now I wear a 10W and might feel small at first but after you break them in they really become a second skin. They last for a long time compared to most canvas. My last pair lasted for about 8 months and I used them for about 8 hrs a week. Make sure to wash them and take care of them if you want them to last that long. Besides, they're so cheap that you can buy replacement pairs without too much fuss.
03/22/08 by DancerGirl from Washington
Not worth the cost...
Rating: 3
I had to wear these shoes for a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and they wore out in a week! They're comfortable to wear, but had to be replaced half way through the run. Spend a little bit more and get a better pair of shoes.
03/22/08 by Stephanie
Small
Rating: 4
I bought one size larger than my street shoe and they are still are pretty tight. I wear an 8 shoe and bought the 9 slipper. The shoe is nice in construction.
03/13/08 by Larissa
Not too bad
Rating: 3
I would not say that these are really that bad but they don't seem to suit me very well. They are of decent quality for such a low price but the fitting is difficult; not for small narrow feet with tapered toes like mine. The canvas is comfortable and the arch is wonderful but even the narrow width is not really narrow and is too wide for me, particularly at the heel and around the toes, so it bunches and is not flattering for my feet.
I got these because I needed black slippers and I trust Sansha but I would not wear them for performance again - but I wear them for some simple practices at home and they're fine for that.
03/09/08 by Kristen from California
Good shoes
Rating: 4
I've had 3 pairs of these shoes and they're really good shoes! They form to the foot well and are great for turning IN THE BEGINNING. The only major set back is the heel is thick and a bit painful at times because it pokes at your heel, and after they're worn they're extremely hard to turn on. I was falling all over the place on my pirouettes 'cause they stuck to the floor. Now I'm trying the Capezio cobras and I'm hoping to get a better result. But other than that, they last long and are flattering to the foot.
03/01/08 by Stacey
Half Sizes Please!
Rating: 3
I love the color of these shoes and they are very flattering on all types of feet, but I gave them 3 stars because they don't come in half sizes :\
02/19/08 by Dorothy from Columbus, OH
Rating: 4
I love these shoes. My feet look great and they are so easy to pointe in. I love being able to adjust the elastic. One thing I would say is: sew the elastic, take a class, and adjust from there. They fit so much better that way.
02/16/08 by Alexa from Southern California
Great shoes!
Rating: 5
I really liked this shoe!They're super easy to pointe in and they weren't that expensive! I would definitely recommend it to my friend. The thing I like about canvas is that they're washable and very stretchy. Overall, a great product!!!
02/11/08 by Jess from New York
An instant favorite
Rating: 5
OK, is anyone here familiar with that painting of a dancer's feet in 5th position, and her shoes are falling apart and duct taped together? Yeah, my old shoes looked just like that. I used to wear full sole leather shoes, and the sole was constantly coming apart from the shoe. I tend to wear my shoes until they're dead, and then keep wearing them awhile longer. So I was holding my shoes together with tape for awhile. I've never had that problem with these. They last a long time for a canvas shoe. They're flexible and comfortable, are pretty flattering, and the fact that they come in wide width is a huge plus for me. Yeah, they get dirty pretty fast, but hey, at this price you can always get a pair for class/rehearsal and a pair for performances. I will definitely be buying these again and again.
02/11/08 by Amy
Rating: 5
These shoes worked great for me. I loved these shoes but they wore out really fast. While I was using them regularly, they worked great but they soon got holes in the toes. They were extremely easy to break-in and made your feet look pretty while dancing.
01/27/08 by Pinkelephant414 from Kentucky
Rating: 2
If Sansha made these in half sizes then these would totally be my favorite ballet shoes. I wear a 7 1/2 street shoe and the 7 in Sanshas is too small, while the 8 is too big :\
01/23/08 by Cordelia from New York City
Okay
Rating: 2
I had to get two pairs of these for a performance, and I was really glad I only had to wear them a few times. They bunch a lot when you point your feet. On the upside, they're extremely easy to break-in.
01/17/08 by Anonymous
4 stars....but close 5! Great shoes
Rating: 4
These shoes are required for my dance company, and after dancing in single sole leather slippers for years, I was relieved when we HAD to get these. They do, however, run small and take a few weeks to get used to because they don't stretch very easily, but this could just be my giant awkward feet! They seemed to work fine for the other dancers.
12/29/07 by Kels from Merritt Island, FL
These are great
Rating: 5
These are the best. They don't fit very long though but you can do everything with them and especially for the price--it's a great deal. I say get themm you won't regret it.
12/15/07 by Molly
Wonderful
Rating: 5
I've been wearing these shoes for years. I get the same general size and it hugs my foot perfectly. They make your arch look great and they're very comfortable. Overall, a GREAT slipper (especially for the price).
12/06/07 by Hannah from California
Nice
Rating: 4
I purchased these shoes because I wanted some in black canvas. They fit well enough, except that I should not have ordered a medium width. They are too wide and all around just baggy. Different parts of the shoe hurt my foot, which I never had a problem with in other shoes by Bloch. They seem to be bunched up quite a bit.
11/29/07 by Laura
My favorite shoes ever...
Rating: 4
I love these shoes! They are comfortable, and they fit my feet really well - even though I do not have a high arch, they make my pointe look so pretty! Obviously, because they are canvas, they show wear more quickly than leather, but have worn them several years on tour and one pair gets me through a week's tour - even with warming up and sometimes performing on carpet.
11/27/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
It's really a comfortable shoe, the first one I've found to actually flatter the foot and not skimp on practicality.
11/22/07 by Anonymous
Good
Rating: 4
These shoes make me feel unbalanced. But they're comfy like socks.
11/13/07 by Anna from Virginia
Not so good
Rating: 2
The leather sole on the ball of shoe is too thick. It makes it pretty hard to balance on 3/4 releve.
11/12/07 by Megan
Nice.
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! They make your arch look great and are really comfortable.
10/29/07 by Gabby from New Orleans, LA
Cool
Rating: 5
These shoes are absolutely FABULOUS! I've been wearing them since like 5th grade and I love them. They make my arch look so good and they're extremely comfortable! I recommend these for anyone with a high arch!
10/21/07 by K.K.
Rating: 5
These shoes are fabulous! They fit so well! I don't know what you mean, they fall a part. I have had mine for about 5 months now and they are in perfect condition. They get dirty but hello, have any of you seen a cloth shoe that doesn't get dirty? I mean for the first week or so they are pretty clean but other than that, they always get dirty. They fit great. It is a great price for a ballet shoe. PERFECT ballet shoe.
09/27/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 2
I wasn't very happy with these shoes. There was so much material under the toes and ball of the foot, it looks all bunched up and not very pretty. Overall, I didn't really like the fit, but I thought they lasted a decent amount of time.
08/15/07 by Brittany from California
Highly recommended
Rating: 5
I absolutely love these shoes!!! They are very comfortable (I even wear them around the house sometimes). They make my point look amazing! They do tend to cling to my tights though. They also bunch up in the arch. (I did order them a little small though, so that could be part of the problem.) Other than that, I love them!!!
08/14/07 by Kendra from Nebraska
Tapered Feet
Rating: 3
I really do like these shoes but I wouldn't suggest buying them if you have tapered feet or a low instep. They bunch up so badly, they can even interfere with turn out. They almost feel like foot diapers. If you have perfect feet, go for it. If not, I would advise you to pick something different.
08/12/07 by Kdixon from Pensacola, FL
Great Shoe
Rating: 5
As a dance major in college, I had these the entire time. They fit so comfortably, and they are canvas, so get over the dirty issue. They wash to look brand new. And this is after at least six hours of ballet a week. Great shoes, never stick, especially on marley floors.
08/05/07 by Chloe
They're Awesome
Rating: 5
I love these ballet slippers. They don't give me any problems. They just get dirty really fast but what canvas ballet slipper doesn't?
07/14/07 by Anonymous from Houston, TX
Rating: 5
Very comfortable; good shape to the foot while dancing.
07/11/07 by Disgruntled dancer
Good for cheap shoes, but not best
Rating: 3
For $13, they are a decent deal. Not good for tapered feet at all - leaves way too much material to bunch up. Certainly not the most flattering and I have a very high arch, so it usually doesn't take much to show it off. Drawstrings tend to come undone no matter how tight you tie them (I sew mine together now), and even the N width isn't that narrow. The pink color washes/fades to a beautiful shade that matches well with almost any brand of tights. They do get dirty easily and are tough to clean. I find that only Spray-n-Wash Dual Power can get them looking clean and pretty again. Still prefer Grishko and Russian Pointe.
07/11/07 by Heather from Minnesota
Nice shoe depending on floor
Rating: 4
I'm sad they no longer have the dark pink color - it was a great match with Freed ribbon. Nice shoe, fits well, but falls apart very quickly on wooden floors.
The free tights are wonderful tights. I will probably purchase them next time I need seamless tights.
07/07/07 by JC
Love them
Rating: 5
I love these because they flatter my wide feet, and they mold to my feet well. Yes, they do get dirty fast, but I have worn them for months, and they have not fallen apart. My last pair only fell apart when I had to warm up on carpet.
07/06/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These are pretty good. They just seemed to fit a little funny . . . the arch just didn't feel very comfortable. I wore them just four or five times for a performance, so I can't say if they wear out quickly. But when we dyed them, they all developed strange lumps in the toes. They're OK, but probably not the best.
06/25/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These shoes are great. I dance ballet about 8 hours a week, and these have lasted four months so far, and are perfect for competition and recital. No matter what floor you're on, the grip the shoe has on the floor seems to remain the same. They haven't worn out yet like other reviewers said. Maybe they use them more often than I do. They really mold to your feet and look flattering on any foot type. Besides, they're so cheap, it's not a big deal to buy new ones.
06/23/07 by Michelle from California
Great Fit Hugs Arch
Rating: 5
These are a great fitting shoe. Very similar to the Capezio Cobra, but less leather under the tips of toes and slightly thicker canvas. Still very soft (both of these models of shoe have canvas that is maybe "too" soft), comfy, but not long-lasting).
Get these wet and wear them around with socks over them until they dry, and they will shrink-to-fit your feet PERFECTLY, no matter which of your toes is longer or what shape they are.
Nice color, matches tights well. You might want to buy your own elastic; if you like wide, the GM pale peach matches Sansha Lt Pink.
Still prefer Freed's Top Spin to ANY canvas shoe, because the canvas is smooth, not soft, BUT Sanshas are half the price and available Everywhere, so they are always in the dance bag. And when they throw in a pair of tights, that makes these shoes practically free! What's not to love?
06/20/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These run a little small, but as far as quality goes, these are amazing. They look great on and compliment any style of foot. They're easy to turn in but still provide friction and they really mold to your feet and end up feeling like a second skin. They get dirty easily but it's not that visible on stage, and I dance in them about eight hours a week and they don't wear out if you take care of them.
06/17/07 by Anonymous
Okay
Rating: 3
I've had two pairs of these shoes and they got dirty easily, and the heel felt like it was digging into my heel the first few times I wore them. But I would still recommend them, they look good on and fit well.
06/09/07 by Anonymous
Disposable shoes?
Rating: 3
These are a very comfy and pretty shoe. Only problem is, they fell apart after 5 wearings. If you want a nice clean shoe for a performance, go for it, but don't expect these to last very long. All the posts about washing them are irrelevant, because they won't last long enough to wash. I'll probably try these in the leather, because the fit is very good.
05/29/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These are very comfortable. I got them just before the recital and they helped my turns. Love them!
05/29/07 by Raven from California
Inaccurate sizing
Rating: 2
I'm usually a 7 1/2, so I bought a size 8 narrow, like the other users suggested, but it was still too short for my feet, and too wide. Their sizing is not very accurate. So if you've never had these shoes before, don't buy them unless you've tried them on.
05/28/07 by Returning dancer from Ohio
Great value for the price
Rating: 5
I just switched to these after Grishko and Russian Pointe both raised the prices on their flats. They fit comfortably, show off the feet decently well (RP is still best) and the color is pretty while it lasts. I got the light/ballet pink and it matches well with tights. They do get dirty very very quickly, but I'm told they wash up well. I was about to get the deal with the two pointe shoe key rings and a free pair of tights - all for $12! You can't beat that value. And the free tights were comfortable and pretty too. I'd definitely buy these again, although admittedly I'd still be sticking with the Russian Pointe Andantes if they were cheaper and easier to come by.
05/15/07 by Anonymous
Rating: 4
I like these shoes. They are very comfortable. But I don't think they show off anyone's feet very nicely; they tend to bulge under the toe/ball of the foot.
05/15/07 by Sara from Seattle, WA
Long time favorite!!!
Rating: 5
I have worn these shoes for years and years. They fit well, look nice and you can just throw them in the wash when you need. They do shrink a tiny bit when I do, but I just buy a half size up. I love them!!!
05/14/07 by Olivia from California
Rating: 5
I used these shoes for years and loved them. I no longer use them but they are a great shoe and I would recommend them to anyone.
05/13/07 by Katie from Virginia
Not so great
Rating: 2
My friend has a pair of these. They do stretch easier than leather ballet slippers. However, the elastics don't stay on, the drawstring comes out, they don't give her much support, and the white ones especially get very dirty.
04/29/07 by Em
Okay
Rating: 3
They are okay. They don't look particularly nice on my feet and aren't the most comfortable, but they are a good buy and stay relatively clean.
03/27/07 by Mariah Stefens from New York
AWWESOME
Rating: 5
These are the best-erest, most comfy shoes ever. I have a hard time finding shoes wide enough for my feet and so I got an 8W and they fit and show my pointed toe the way it's supposed to look!!!
03/09/07 by Anonymous
OK....
Rating: 4
These ended up being a little small, so I gave them to a friend. I didn't think they were the best quality either, but for the price, I'd say go for it.
03/01/07 by California dancer
Ah-mazing
Rating: 5
I love these shoes, I have them in pink canvas. I used to have Bloch canvas shoes, however, I did not like them. Then I had Capezio canvas shoes. I loved them, however, felt they were a little thin after I tried on my friend's Sanshas. The S1C canvas, flat, ballet shoes, fit very well and look amazing on your feet. XOXO!
02/24/07 by Rachel from Miami, FL
Bought them in white
Rating: 5
Buying these canvas slippers in white may not have been the best idea, but I don't regret it at all! They're unique and look very pretty on. If you are a size 7.5 street size like me, then definitely get an 8 - these slippers shrink in the washer. However, they are very comfortable and being my first pair of canvas slippers, (I've always stuck to leather) I was very pleased. I was skeptical about the arch, but it seems everyone else was right and they make your arch look beautiful. I recommend them, especially at this price.
02/17/07 by Amanda from West Virginia
Fantastic!
Rating: 4
I own a pair of these wonderful shoes in black. I really love them. They are super comfortable and help keep my feet from the floors. They are really good for turning and such. Plus, they don't really cause problems.
02/03/07 by Laura from New Brunswick, Canada
Rating: 4
I've been wearing my size 8N Sanshas for about 6 months now and I can honestly say I really like them. They fit nicely and I was quite happy about that since I have a difficult time finding shoes that fit right. I use them about 5 times a week and they've held up well! Minor wearing but no holes at all. I've had a bit of trouble with the extra elastic but it hasn't been a big deal at all. Great price for this great shoe!
01/28/07 by Cara
Rating: 5
I love these shoes. We are required to have shoes like these and I really like them. The only thing I don't like is the elastic string comes out very easily.
01/20/07 by Wendy from Newton, MA
Great shoes, but be a fair consumer...
Rating: 5
My son, who's a dancer, swears by these shoes - they're great. However, I'm disturbed by a few of the comments made here about getting fitted at a shop and then ordering online. I'm not a shop owner of any kind and love to buy stuff online, but the dance shops I've visited all seem to be independent, often small, businesses. They are well aware that the merchandise can be obtained less expensively online, and work hard to provide the element that you can't get on the Internet - a professional fitting. If we rely on these shops for fittings but don't compensate them for their service by buying the shoes, we are hurting them and, eventually, will drive them out of business. And we need them, right? So at least support this needed small business by buying the pair that fits from the shop that helped you find them. If you want to buy additional pairs online to save money, fine (I know I've done that), but think about what you're doing. Hardly anyone ever got rich being either a dancer OR a dance shop owner, so why shouldn't these two groups, who both need each other, support each other?
01/18/07 by Ashley
My favorite shoe
Rating: 5
These are really some wonderful shoes. I've been dancing for 11 years, and have always been a fan of canvas over leather... But these are by far the best canvas ballet shoes I have ever had. They are quite durable, lasting weeks longer than other brands. They also truly enhance the foot, and do not bunch up under the toes. Thank you Sansha!
01/17/07 by Katalac64 from Florida
GOOD SHOE
Rating: 4
These canvas shoes are very comfy. I wear them for class and they feel very light on your feet.
01/14/07 by Rebecca from Tucson, AZ
Nice Surprise
Rating: 4
These were the first (and only) canvas ballet slipper I had ever tried, and I loved them! They hug your feet and are very comfortable. It's also nice to be able to wash them to keep them looking new. The only downfall is that they don't last as long as leather slippers...mine have holes in the tips. However, that is true of all canvas vs. leather shoes. If canvas isn't for you, try the leather version of this shoe...they fit just as great!
01/08/07 by Amelia Brown from Ohio
One of the best
Rating: 5
I've been dancing for 25 years, so I've tried just about every ballet flat on the market. These are simply some of the best. They're so comfortable, remarkably durable, and come in a much wider range of colors than any other flat. I either wear these or Grishkos. They fit 100x better than anything by Bloch or Capezio.
01/06/07 by Alexandra Castro from Houston, TX
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! The color is just right, and my arch is enhanced when I wear them. Very comfortable. I recommend them to everyone out there, plus the price can't be beat.
01/05/07 by May May
Nice after a good break in
Rating: 4
I have had these shoes for a while and they get better with time. They stretch width wise after a while, which is good for me. They really do become like a glove. BEWARE: they shrink a little after washing so let them DRY ON YOUR FEET!
12/18/06 by Superdancer1992 from Littleton CO
Rating: 4
I love these shoes! They look really nice on my feet and give them a great line! They last quite a while and don't look bulky or bulgy. My favorite shoes!
11/26/06 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
Amazing canvas, I am extremely impressed. There is even extra pleating around the big toe! It hugs my foot perfectly and that is what I look for with any canvas, that hug.
11/21/06 by Renee from Brooklyn, NY
Rating: 5
LOVE these shoes!!! They really make your feet look pretty when you pointe :) The only thing I recommend is that if you are a true half size, then get the next size up(true 5.5 buy a 6).
11/12/06 by MTshoegirl from Montana
Great
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! I own three pairs of them and go through them like crazy. They're cheap and comfy. Overall, these shoes were great!
11/05/06 by dancer_101
Great shoes
Rating: 5
When I first got these shoes, I thought they wouldn't work well with my feet, but they turned out GREAT. I luv them.
10/16/06 by Ms. Kim L. from Salt Lake City, UT
Wooohoo!
Rating: 5
I have been wearing Sansha for 11 years now, and I am a forever fan. I will tell you that if you have very wide feet, to go get fitted at your nearest dance supply first and then order via mail. My feet have had injuries and I had to wear the Sansha Pro 1 leather. Your feet can change from year to year and so, you should get fitted on occasion. What I do is get fitted (I don't buy them at the shop) and then I order 2 pairs at a time to save money. Ballet_Teacher
10/14/06 by Anonymous
Best with small modification
Rating: 5
I love these shoes, they hug my high arches beautifully, breathe well, the seamless bottoms are fantastic and last long for being canvas. However, I always cut away the gathered fabric on the inside under the ball of the foot, which is otherwise painful.
10/06/06 by Anonymous from California
Rating: 4
I'm very disappointed at the previous comments made about this shoe, and all dance shoes in general. It is truly apparent that all dancers' feet are built differently. I suggest trying on the shoes in a store, then ordering them online once you've found the pair that's right for you.
10/03/06 by Robyn from Washington, DC
Best shoes ever
Rating: 5
I wear these in a 7M and the ballet pink color is pretty, not too dark. All the girls in my studio wear these and they make my arch look real pretty when I pointe. I think these slippers are awesome!!
10/03/06 by Renee from New York NY
Great Shoes
Rating: 5
I LOVE these shoes. They are comfortable and they fit great. I am just returning to dance and I bought these shoes as a starter pair. Sansha has their own sizes so make sure you order right.
09/27/06 by Eliza
Super Shoes
Rating: 5
These shoes are the best. They are ultra comfortable and really mold to your foot for a perfect, almost customized fit. After wearing these, I'm never going back to another type of shoe.
09/26/06 by Kat from Akron,OH
Best Shoes!
Rating: 5
These shoes are great! I've been using them for years. I have used Capezio and Julietes, but I definitely like these ones better. They look great on my feet and are very comfortable.
09/19/06 by Inalein from Minnesota
Rating: 5
I love my Sanshas. I've been wearing them for something like 8 years and, even though they're canvas, I don't go through nearly as many pairs as I did when I used leather. I really like the way they fit and that I can throw them in the washer when they get super dirty. You should seriously give them a try!
09/17/06 by sticksnstones from Yreka CA
Awesome shoes, BUT!!!
Rating: 3
These shoes were so comfortable. I go through ballet shoes so quickly. These shoes lasted me about 2 weeks. I was wearing a Capezio leather split sole and they got toO small so I ordered them so I would have a ballet shoe for my ballet recital. I practiced in them for about 2 weeks and then the recital came and the inside fell all apart and they started ripping and I was doomed. Luckily I made it through. I love my current shoes but you would have to ask your studio because they only sell to studios. They are the brand Revolution, but don't get the stretch ballet.
09/17/06 by Julia a.k.a theatre geek from New York
Rating: 5
When I first bought these slippers, it was a hard fit, but I love them. They also last a while. During dance class, they are really comfortable and I would recommend them to anyone.
09/01/06 by Marzipan
Weird
Rating: 1
There's just something about these shoes that I can't work in. They fit a little weird. They're slippery, and somehow that keeps me from turning. I've worn them for class maybe twice. Otherwise I keep them for when I'm not dancing but need a clean shoe. Painful. Yuck.
09/01/06 by BO
Rating: 5
I love these ballet shoes so much. It's all I buy.
08/31/06 by Sherlet from Marshfeild MA
Rating: 5
These shoes were my first kind of ballet shoe and I loved them. It's the only kind of ballet shoe that I wear -most of the time. I had to wear Bloch leather for one year. I missed Sanshas.
08/30/06 by Trina from Boston, MA
Not A Fan
Rating: 2
They're very bunchy on the bottom, didn't find them to be comfortable at all. I wouldn't recommend them, sorry.
08/30/06 by Liz from Massachusetts
Rating: 5
These shoes rock! I have had them for almost 2 years now, and they fit and perform really well. They have lasted through 3 classes a week for a year, Nutcracker performances and rehearsals, and Coppelia performances and rehearsals. I ordered a pair from here last Fall and then ordered another pair to be dyed for mouse shoes. Even after dyeing, they were still as comfortable as my non-dyed ones and the pink ones are just starting to wear out now.
08/28/06 by LadyBugg
Hooray!
Rating: 5
These are the best shoes!!! They fit nicely, and are comfy, and I just love them! I have never gotten blisters, or any other problem in them. The only problem is that they stain quickly with dirt.
08/27/06 by Lauren from Philadelphia
Great!!!
Rating: 5
I had been using leather for 9 years, then I got these because i had seen some other people with canvas and they looked so comfortable. When I got them I was amazed how they were so comfortable!! Plus, they make your point look A LOT better! Out of all the canvas shoes I think these are the best. I highly recommend them!!
08/24/06 by Laura from Oregon
Rating: 4
I like these shoes a lot!
At first I didn't know about the narrow though, so they were too baggy, and the fabric would bunch at the ball of my foot, so I didn't like them. I also tried Cobras and Juliets, but I came back to these shoes when I found out about the narrow. I really like them now, and I think that they make my feet look nice, no bunches.
08/20/06 by Anonymous
Rating: 1
I hate these shoes! The pleat part of it was so bumpy they gave me metatarsal bursitis, and I was off for a LONG time. Don't get these if you don't want to be injured.
08/20/06 by Ballet mom
Good cushioning
Rating: 4
I got these for my daughter when she was working through an injury (bone bruise on ball of foot). The extra cushioning in these was a godsend. She did complain a little while becoming accustomed to the padding. The narrow sizes are also a big plus.
08/19/06 by CGirl from Chicago
Rating: 3
I have worn Sanshas for about four years, and was somewhat happy with them. I definitely liked them more than leather, because your feet could breath and feel the floor easier. My main complaint about these is that the material gets very bunchy at the ball of the foot, which makes it not as easy to use the floor and articulate your feet/toes, due to so much extra material placed in that area. Because of that reason, I switched to Capezio Cobra canvas ballet shoes. So far, I have been much happier with those. Also with Sanshas, they tend to swallow your feet a little, which does not show off your arch, and can make your feet look a lot worse than they actually are. They also get holes in them quite quick, but overall I think they are a fairly good shoe (but I think it just depends on your likings).
08/16/06 by MotoDancer from California
Awesome product
Rating: 5
I LOVE these shoes. I have had canvas shoes in the past that were SO uncomfortable, but these are AWESOME!!! They wear really well and look really nice. At such a good price too! Definitely invest in these!!!
08/12/06 by Jolee from North Carolina
Rating: 5
I have really wide feet and these shoes fit so perfectly. I love love love them and would never wear any others!
08/12/06 by Eden
SUPER
Rating: 5
These are the best ballet shoes that I have ever owned. They fit snugly, but they're not too tight, and I LOVE the way they look.
08/10/06 by Hannah from RL
Okay...
Rating: 3
I really do like these shoes, but I'd rather have a tighter fit. For me, they tend to be slightly baggy, even though I bought the narrow size. They also get holey very fast. If I'm on stage for a few dances, they get all torn up. My last pair had holes all the way through. However, they are very comfortable and easy to dance in =)
07/20/06 by Sam Crosby-Bouwhuis from Brockville, Ontario
Sah-weet!
Rating: 5
We have been using these shoes at various studios over the past 10 years, and most students love them. Parents love the price! I appreciate their softness, breathability and cushioning. I would recommend these shoes to ANY and ALL dancers, whether beginner or advanced!
07/15/06 by Kellye from Birmingham, AL
Rating: 5
This is an excellent quality ballet class shoe. Since it is canvas, it washes nicely in the washing machine. I then pull it back into shape and dry flat on top of the dryer. We have been using this shoe for my daughters for several years now, ordering the next progressive size each fall as their foot grows.
07/12/06 by Jessica from New York, NY
Rating: 4
These shoes held up for about 6 or 7 months before the holes started to become a problem. I love these shoes and the price. They are so cheap compared to leather and pointe shoes.
07/05/06 by Carly
Rating: 5
The only kind I will use. Hold up well, accentuate the beauty of any shape of foot...nothing to complain of!
06/30/06 by Anonymous
LOVE THEM!!
Rating: 5
Hate leather! Always did! So when I went to order a new pair of shoes, I went with these. Hasn't changed for over 6 years! Some people with very high arches might not like them and prefer leather, but I love them. I have fairy nice feet, and these show them to my advantage, by forming to them. They also last FOREVER, even when I'm working them like you wouldn't believe!
06/27/06 by Awiddy from Portland, OR
Works for me
Rating: 5
I've tried four other brands of canvas shoes and these are by far my favorite. They form to my feet nicely, show off my arch and last a long time because the canvas is thicker than some other brands. I have small, narrow feet (4N) so if anyone else out there has small feet...try this shoe.
06/11/06 by Anonymous from California
The best!
Rating: 5
I love these shoes!! ALL the girls wear these at the studio I go to. Very comfortable and I think they make my own and everyone else's feet look great. For me, they fit very well in the arch( I have a high arch) and I have no lumps anywhere. I am a size 7 1/2 med width. Not sure if I will ever try anything else! The pink is a perfect pink (not too bright).
06/08/06 by Emma from Kamuela, HI
Comfortable but UGLY on my feet!!
Rating: 3
These are much better than any leather ballet slippers I have ever had. They are affordable and very comfortable, but very ugly and wide on my feet. I get lumps when I point, so it looks like I am not fully pointing my foot. It might be better for people with wider feet though.
06/06/06 by Anonymous
Very Comfortable and Light
Rating: 4
These shoes are very comfortable and easy to wash. The arch isn't completely form-fitting, but I have worn this shoe for a while and will continue to recommend it.
06/04/06 by Ca from California
Rating: 5
I started wearing Sanshas eight years ago, and I've never bought any other kind of ballet shoe after them. Everyone at my studio wears them, because they are comfortable and look a whole lot better than leather shoes. Definitely recommend these to anyone.
05/27/06 by Kristina from Seattle, WA
I LOVE CANVAS SHOES!!!
Rating: 5
I used to buy leather shoes & granted, they last longer, they were not as comfortable and did not look as good. I haven't gone back since. I am sticking with these shoes. The leather styles I had to stretch out and then, I still didn't like the fit. I like the cross elastics, as well. The pink color is nice, too. I am pleased with these! I like mine worn in a bit. I haven't had problems with them getting weird or bunching and I am particular.
05/23/06 by Melody from Las Vegas, NV
Rating: 4
These have lasted a pretty long time for me. I also support cutting out the insoles, but the bunching inside the shoes didn't become a problem until I was taking two classes a day in them. At the beginning of the shoes' life, I had no problems.
05/18/06 by Amy
Best.
Rating: 5
I don't know why anyone would say anything bad about these. Ok, maybe they wear out KIND of quickly, but all canvas ones do, and canvas looks better than leather, and they're TWELVE BUCKS so you can't complain. They're the only slippers I wear because they're the only ones that don't give me a weird lump under my foot. In conclusion: I know very few advanced or professional dancers who don't wear these shoes, and if they wear something else, it's because they get a discount.
05/16/06 by Kay
Yay
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! These are the brand I always buy. Out of all the canvas slippers I've used, I definitely like these the best.
05/14/06 by Giselle
Rating: 1
I was really disappointed with these shoes. I tried them out for the first time and they had awful lumps on the ball of the foot. Nothing I did helped at all.
I do not recommend these slippers.
05/13/06 by Ashwa
Awesome
Rating: 5
This shoe is awesome. I have had the same pair for about 5 months now and they are still completely comfortable. I love the way they feel and how they don't squish and squeeze your toes like leather does. Canvas is also great to air out your feet when it's really hot. And it is so much easier to pointe your feet! I love these shoes!
05/02/06 by Kels from Pennsylvania
Not bad, for a canvas shoe
Rating: 3
These are nice shoes but they wear out quickly.
04/27/06 by Ebba
Rating: 4
I love my Sansha Pro's! They don't wear out that quickly for me, but I have noticed that lumpiness when you pointe. I just cut the extra bits past the seam on the insoles. Besides that, I highly recommend these shoes!
04/23/06 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
looooove this shoe!
04/20/06 by Peter from California
Rating: 4
These shoes are much better than leather. They form to fit comfortably and are great for balancing and turning. The insole tends to curl under the toes causing >discomfort< unless you cut the insole out. These shoes also wear out quickly depending on how much you use them but are still great soft shoes.
04/15/06 by Garrett from Orlando, FL
Mediocre
Rating: 2
I used to use this shoe, but the problem is that you can wear through this shoe very quickly, and the fabric often produces lumps of fabric below the pad of your foot, when you point.
04/13/06 by Anonymous from Texas
Bad Shoes
Rating: 1
These shoes wear out way too quickly. Also, they have lumps right on the balance point, which is really uncomfortable. I know these shoes are inexpensive, but for a few dollars more, you can get better, longer lasting shoes.
04/04/06 by Piper
Love
Rating: 4
I love these shoes. They are very comfortable, easy to break in, and affordable. I love these!
03/31/06 by Anonymous
Amazing shoes, I'm in love!
Rating: 5
All the young dancers at the studio are required to wear leather but I can finally wear these!
03/26/06 by Anonymous from New York
Original Canvas Ballet Slipper
Rating: 4
Amazing shoes!!!!! My studio requires these for all of their advanced dancers. Thank god I got these. Why does everyone like leather? These are more comfy, not to mention affordable!!!!
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Sansha Unisex "#1 Pro" Canvas Ballet Slipper
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(4.3 out of 5)
