This shoe is a GORGEOUS color. Very unique, so they come with ribbons to match. I always get compliments on what a pretty shoe it is! This is a very soft shoe though. It died very quickly, even with a hard shank and I don't have archy feet. But these shoes are so comfortable that it's worth it. I could stand en pointe in these all day! But do buy a hard shank if you plan on wearing these for more than one class. I love them! I just wish they were cheaper because they're so soft... That said, always get professionally fitted for pointe shoes. Don't just buy them because they're pretty. 4 stars

I love these shoes (and Grishko 2007s). I have short, tapered toes, narrow to average feet, medium arches, and average strength. I frequently have trouble going flat up on the platform 'cause vamps are just too high and seem to hold my foot back. But these are great for tapered toes and surprisingly supportive for such a soft box. I actually prefer the medium shank because I tend to break the boxes down too fast working through the harder shank. Have your first pair professionally fit - but give them a try if you've had trouble getting over in other shoes. Yummy peachy colour, but I still like to use the Freed ribbons because I don't like to wear tights over my feet and the Chacott ribbons are a little scratchy. 4 stars