LaDuca Character Dance Shoes Women's Size 34 --runs small--fits 33.5

Description

New! Women's LaDuca Dance Character Shoes Size 34. PLEASE NOTE: they run SMALL and fit like a 33 1/2
A women's character oxford. Featuring a split soft sole and hidden elastic gussets on the sides providing the support and flexibility needed for character dancing. All LaDuca Shoes are handcrafted in Italy to ensure comfort and quality.  Made of soft leather inside and out.
These characters shoes retail for approx. 5
The heel measures Approx :  1" H towards the sole and about 1 1/4" towards the back of the heel x 2 1/4" L x 1 3/4" W
The inside length (which I find hard to accurately measure) is approx. 8 1/2" L.  the outer measurement across the ball of the shoe measures approx. 3"
Please Note: The La Duca label is x-outed by a marker on the inside.   Some light creases to the top due to the shoes having been tried on, but not worn.
Some facts about La Duca:
Why LaDuca?
If you have worn a Character Shoe before you know that discomfort comes with the purchase.  LaDuca has changed the industry.  LaDucas’ flexibility allows more articulation in your foot and the ability to feel the floor as you dance. LaDuca shoes have a naturally wider toe-box to accommodate a dancer’s foot without squeezing or pinching your toes. LaDuca shoes were created with the dancer in mind and position the body over the center of the shoe, this alleviates unnecessary knee and back pain creating a healthier dance experience. The shoes come from very small to very large sizes and can be customized to ensure the best fit for anyone looking for the perfect dance shoe.
Hard Sole vs. Soft Sole (benefits/drawbacks):
The Hard Sole line of shoes are for character and stage work, they are used in many on Broadway shoes because they have a tendency to last a bit longer.  Hard Sole shoes can also be worn as street shoes. We recommend street rubber if they are being worn as street shoes. Some dancers prefer hard sole shoes for additional support. The hard soles, even after breaking in, will NEVER be as flexible as Soft Soles.  The Soft Sole is an extremely flexible shoe, especially for jazz and lyrical dancers, it is comparable to dancing in a jazz shoe with a heel.
How are you shoes sized?
LaDuca Shoes are sized based on US Street Shoe Sizing.
My feet are two different sizes. What size should I get?
We always suggest fitting the shoe to accommodate the larger of the two feet.
What does the size on the inside of my shoe mean?
The numbers on the inside of the shoe pertain to the specific style of that shoe. It can help us to guide you into the proper fit of another style, but should not govern your specific shoe size.
Will they break in?
Our shoes are made of soft Italian leather which allows them to break in over time. They will break in and form to your foot in the width, however, never in the length.
Can I paint the shoes?
We do not suggest painting the shoes as it would degrade the high quality leather.
Can I put taps on a soft sole shoe?
Our soft sole shoes do not offer the option of being tapped.