SPECS:
The footbed is not cushioned - so expect to put a foam insole into this model. The 1/4" thick raw leather sole acts like a platform and is quite flexible to help you feel the floor.
A note about handmade Aris Allen Women's Heeled Oxford Dance Shoes -
The shoe on your foot is the product of a craftsman who sees the shoe from start to finish. They are not stamped out. Expect tiny imperfections.
Highest point of heel is approx. 2" high - and is "chunky" for greater stability. The mock-stacked leather heel is actually made of leather-wrapped wood with a thick leather bottom - perfect for converting into a tap shoe.
SOLE:
These have the Aris Allen Raw Sole - which is made from flexible hard leather that gets "faster" over time by repeatedly absorbing the natural humidity in the air (especially at a dance) and drying.