Purchased these shoes in July and wore them for posing practice and one show at the end of August. Still in excellent condition. These truly stick to your feet, even though they are without an ankle strap. It''s nice to be able to kick them off and not have to worry about an ankle strap backstage! comes with original box and shoe bags, as well as replacement heel nubs. size 9 please see all pictures and ask any questions before purchasing.