Capezio Flex Master tap shoes worn only twice in competition. Detail from Amazon: Women: Begin with street shoe size - 1/2 size up. Men: Begin 2 sizes up from street shoe size. High quality leather upper, Split sole design for flexibility, foot articulation, and ease of toe stands Moisture absorbent microfiber lining, Poron memory pad insole provides shock absorption and will never flatten out Folded edges, padded collar and Achilles notch for comfort, Strong toe box Tele Tone heel taps are mounted on a fiberboard on top of a 3/4" plastic heel, Tele Tone toe taps are mounted on a leather forepart with a fiberboard to produce a deeper resonating sound Description Product Description Nail your toe stands in the Flex Mastr tap shoe. This split-sole is exclusively designed for flexibility, foot articulation and the most skillfull of toe stands. Features high quality Capezio® Tele Tone® toe and heel taps to create a deeper resonating sound. High quality Poron® memory pad insole provides shock absorption and will never flatten out. Tapping creativity knows no bounds in the Flex Mastr. Amazon.com Serious tappers prefer Capezio's Flex Master tap shoe for superior performances. The shoe features a split sole for maximum flexibility, Teletone taps that add a deeper resonating sound, a padded collar for comfort, and a lace-up front that keeps a custom fit