Ballet shoes are the most necessary item to wear to ballet class. Going barefoot or wearing socks is not only indecent, but also dangerous because you may slide and injure yourself. Always purchase and get your shoes correctly fitted at your local dancing store. Shoes that fit properly will support your feet properly while giving you a comfortable dance experience. This will help you avoid foot problems such as bunions and corns as well as leg problems such as thigh pain. If you wear socks with your ballet shoes, make sure they are thin, cotton socks. This article only discusses the appropriateness of wearing socks with ballet shoes. It is your decision alone as to what else you choose to wear to class. However, we recommend that you follow what your instructor tells you to wear in order to get the best experience from your classes.