Mirella Women's Academie Pointe Comfort Dance Flats Satin The Mirella Academie has a firm shank to provide support and resistance to a developing foot to help build foot and ankle strength Like the Mirella Advanced and Professional Pointe shoes, the Mirella Academie is a beautifully light, comfortable and elegant shoe The outer sole is incredibly flat, especially helpful to the student dancer by providing greater stability for balances on flat, running and walking Fabric: Satin