text: Given that these are for a costume, I needed a very specific look for the toe. The big toe is a little bit more pointed than the photo shows, but overall it is a great shoe. The top is a thin stretchy material that is very similar to or is Lycra/Spandex. That means you're going to get a visible outline on your toes toward the tip of the shoe instead of the nice rounded look. Nothing that I can't fix, but for those that don't need these for a costume, that may be something to consider. The sole is quite thin and is more similar to a fairly sturdy layer of interfacing that has been heat-pressed between two layers of fabric, and as such it provides no arch or shock support. However, for the purpose it should be used for, it is a good shoe to simulate walking barefoot while keeping your toes and feet protected.