Bloch Women's Sonata Pointe Comfort Ballet Flats Canvas Made in USA or Imported The platform is as wide as Serenade but taller, which makes it a good balancing ballet shoe The box contains a sponge inside the toe at the platform for extra comfort and contains no tack or glue on the heel allowing the shank to bend easier at 3/4 A good and comfortable 'all rounder' ballet shoe