Freed of London Black leather Lace Up Professional Dance Shoes EUC European size 6.5 should be a US 9 according to the manufacturers website size chart. They still have the plastic on the sole of the shoe. Hand lasted made in England. Leather upper. Closed toe. Made of perforated leather for comfort and breathability. Cuban Style Heel of 1 1/2 inches Medium Width These were my mother's shoes. She was a size 8 and they are a size 9. She put cushions in the back of the insole that can easily be removed. She wore these shoes once to practice before her passing. The plastic is still intact on the bottom of the soles. Fast Shipping Smoke Free