Due to reviews....I ordered a size up for my 5 year old daughter. She has just started wearing a size 10, we ordered an 11M.
Sizing up was Not the right decision.
The width was fine- she has a pretty typical "medium" width foot now that she is older & these were fine in that regard, if not a little loose.
However, they were Definitely at least a sz too large for her. Much too long.
My advice: order their current size OR order a couple pairs in different sizes if you are concerned & return what doesn't work
As a former dancer (& a daughter of such as well), I do know how these should fit her feet.
If she were older, she should not have extra space in the shoe. Since she is still growing, a little space is okay, if not preferred.
However, it's obvious that ordering a size up in these leaves them much too long & will cause her to trip, etc.
I should have followed Capezio's own sizing guidelines, rather than the reviews here, as they list these as being true to size. They are correct in our experience.
Ordering her current street shoe size will still leave a bit of room at the end of the toes for growth, but will not be so long they are hazardous.
The quality of these ballet slippers is excellent. Granted, I've always been a bit partial to Capezio.. This Daisy style is a little less flat than the classic Teknik's, if you are familiar with those. I think this Daisy style is excellent for little girls like mine whose feet are a little thicker up and down (if that makes since- not width, but actual thickness) than some. I may even order a pair for myself.
The pink is classic & beautiful. The lining is cute & feels comfortable. The name tag inside is a great touch, though I am a little concerned as to whether or not they will cause a little irritation upon dancing. I will update if they Do. The edging does not rub her heel/ankle when cinched. The full sole is just as expected and nice. The leather is soft but durable & not too thin nor too thick.
These really are quite lovely!
These are a great buy & I do not forsee any problems with these in her correct size.
However, Do order in their current street shoe size first...
Capezio Daisy 205 Ballet Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid)
4.5 | 176 ratings
Price: 19
Last update: 11-16-2024
From the manufacturer
Daisy Ballet Shoe - Child
Step up to the barre in the Leather Daisy Ballet Shoe
Features a full sole and pre-attached elastics for a snug fit. Choose between playful daisy patterned lining on the ballet pink slipper or non-print lining on the black or white slipper. This full sole ballet shoe is highly recommended for beginner dancers with a wider foot.
- Begin 1/2 - 1 sizes up from street shoe size, This shoe runs wide
- Daisy print on cotton lining and sock lining or unisex non-print lining for black colorway
- Bar-tacked elastic drawstring
- Hammered pleats for smooth floor contact
- "This belongs to" satin ID tag
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Constructed of soft leather |
Leather upper |
Full chrome tanned suede leather outsole for durability |
5/8" Pre-attached elastics |
Top reviews from the United States
Brittany B.
True to size!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017Wendy J
Great quality but run large.
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2015Olivia
Great Value!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023Jules
cute
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2017daemonp
ballet slippers
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2011Norman Satu
Runs small
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024Dean Mong
True to size
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023Coleen
Wonderful for beginning ballet dancer
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2012