"I bought these shoes on clearance because I had been wanting some oxford heels for a while. They looked just lovely on my feet, so I wondered how they would hold up dancing all night. Well, I took them for a spin last night and they were Fantastic! I have a strong arch and as a former dance teacher, I tend to point my feet a lot in my shoes. The soles were flexible enough to allow for great foot movement , but sturdy enough to properly support. The toe box was also wide enough for my feet that I didn't have any problems with pain. 3 hours straight of dancing and NO BLISTERS. These are my new favorite dancing shoes!"