The original shoe in the Polette Collection, Polette features a broad and stable toe platform with extra room inside for the ample foot or comfort pads. The low heel and elastic drawstring provide a smooth, aerodynamic, gap-free fit. This model accommodates a wide variety of foot shapes, and works well for dancers with a "disappearing heel." Made in Russia. Original Russian Pointe dance product. FITTING GUIDE: Begin with a shoe size the same as street size; for example, size 7 would start with 37. The number after the size indicates the width; for example, 37 2 would be a 7 Narrow, 37 3 would be a 7 Medium, etc.