I’ve been using $40 - $50 standard dance shoes with a one inch heel for a few years. Invested in a pair of Taygra, very happy with the difference. Thought no heel might be strange but was very comfortable. Taygra wraps around my foot comfortably and securely. Sizing was an exact match. Shoe is sturdy but supple, laces are thicker, hold well. No foot slippage or movement inside the shoe. The soul is slightly harder than standard shoes, provides excellent tactile contact with the floor, yet is str...