E. Porselli for J. Crew Geo Textured Black Velvet Ballet Flats EU 38 EUC

These E. Porselli ballet flats are crafted by the company that makes the ballet shoes for La Scala Theater in Italy (where they are made). The velvet woven to have a texture and squares that morph and gradually change shape, which you can really see in the light (hence the outdoor pics). It's hard to find black shoes that aren't just flat black, and these hit that Unicorn horn on the head. The craftmanship on these is insane; the cotton canvas lining, the grosgrain trim, the beautiful and thin but sturdy leather sole... with proper care you'll have these a lifetime. Worn a couple of times in my office / on the NYC sidewalk at lunch before I came to accept they are too big and I needed a 37. Super clean; no notable wear. Sole looks worn but it was not thinned. These are TTS and fit like a 7.5/8 IMO. Measurements below so you can check. Retailed for $350.<br>• 9 3/4" (inches) / 25 cm from tip to heel on bottom sole (length)_<br>• 3 3/8" / 8.5 cm across widest point on bottom sole (width)