These tap shoes are perfect for young dancers of both genders who want to enhance their tap dancing skills. The shoes feature high-performance BLOCH Techno Taps, a resonating board for a deeper sound, and a non-slip Pro Balance rubber pad for safety. They are made of premium leather and have an ankle strap and pin hole buckle for a secure fit, as well as an elastic strap to ease tension on the instep. The cushioned insole provides comfort and shock absorption. Sizing information: Girls size 8.5 - 1.5, start with 1/2 size larger than street shoe size. Girls size 1.5 - 3.5, start with 3 full sizes larger than street shoe size (which means they would have to take a ladies size).