Leather upper, suede sole. Sansha's "Pro" original leather split sole ballet shoe has a fully hand stitched sole.  Thread does not appear on the outside of the shoe, so it will not wear out. This also means the sole is flush with the upper, so there is nothing to catch on the floor. Perfect for men and women! Ideal for ballet dance. Made in China. Original Sansha dance product. FITTING GUIDE:  For women, begin with one size up from street size; for men, begin with three sizes up from street size.. NOTE: This shoe comes with criss cross, attached elastics that need to be sewn.