I used to dance - not professionally, just for the activity - and when I found split sole shoes, I never looked back. They made my arch prettier, they were more comfortable, and I just loved them. So when my 4 year old wanted to take ballet, I wondered if they made them tiny - they do! I got her a pair of 8.5C - a guess on sizing - and they fit perfectly for about 6 months, until she outgrew them. We got her next pair locally, and they don't carry split sole for kids, so she has the traditional style. Planning ahead, I picked up a 10.5C here for when she outgrows the current pair. These are good shoes, and they have held up well through three classes a week and a kid who is tough on shoes. They also come with the elastic sewn on, which is nice. Ready-to-wear.