New never used never sewn and only tried on in store. 5.5 C Demi pointe shoes by Bloch. Soft shoes with no shank for pre pointe students who want to strengthen their feet. Usually teachers will suggest them if needed but adults can strengthen their feet by using them. Not for standing en pointe, no support. To me, I had done pointe before and it felt like a “dead” pointe shoe, but I like my shoes very soft as my ankles are very strong. It is dangerous to stand in these “en pointe”’. They are to get the danger stronger in tendu, used to center work, jumps articulating, standing in proper 5th and pointing the feet through a different shape shoe with a slightly harder sole. Retails from 80-90 depending on vendor. Only tried on one time in my local store with socks. Never sewn or worn for any dancing. I purchased it mistakenly assuming I needed to take a pre pointe class again as it had been a long time since I had been on pointe maybe 4 to 6 months ago max. I no longer have the original pink bloch box but will ship in a bloch box for a shoe in the same size, and be sure to package and pad That inside of a sturdy shipping cardboard box. Ribbons and elastics not included. Some teachers will have specific types they require or have a sewing and shoe care class to begin pre pointe classes. Fitting- two sizes down from women's street style shoe. For Tweens/youth we recommend choosing the same size as your street style shoe. Will fit a size 7-8 us street size. I wear 7.5 and wear 5.5 xx or xxx in Bloch (5.5 B or C)