text: Last minute buy for spring recital. Other reviews are right--this shoe runs very small. Ordered a 5.5 for my daughter who wears a size 4. Yes, dance shoes tend to run smaller than street shoes, but  bear in mind that at one and a half sizes up, it's still a close fit. Bought these in May, will need a new pair for Fall season. Also, thin laces are hard to manage with little kid fingers. They work as a jazz shoe, but would not buy again at this price. They are durable just too snug.