I bought these shoes to be prepared for auditions when they come around. Yesterday was the first time I used them for an audition. I put them on as I walked to the water fountain and when I returned to the studio,I realized the left tap had come off. I was taken befuddled because I couldn't understand how it fell a part in such a short time. I continued into the audition room and as I took a step back the tap on the right foot also came off and cracked in half. Keep in mind this is prior to me doing any dancing what so ever. To say that I am not pleased is an understatement. Now I don't trust these shoes to use them again because I cant afford to be in an audition and something else just falls off. That is dangerous for me and any dancers that may be around me.