I know this has been discussed many times but I need your help. I've been dancing in Addidas(w/the strips on the side) and they are fat, hot, the tounge keeps slidding to the side and the shoe laces keep loosening. Does anyone have a shoe with or without laces that they love dancing in?
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
LOL... my Adidas.
I guess I don't have the trouble you have with them fitting well.
Otherwise, I dance most often in my Bleyers Boogie Woogies. They are very lightweight and comfortable. The soles are their slightly rubbery kind. They work well, but aren't super slippy. They also make a foam like sole. This is fine, too, but you can't really walk around outside much if it's called for.
Some people like 'em, some don't. You can buy them at www.dancestore.com
They often have clearance sales, or presold shoes that were returned, and you can buy them very cheap (as low as 10). Call them to see if they have any. I'm not sure if they sell those at a certain time of year or not. I also have a pair of their "swing shoe" that I got for 10.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
There are all kinds of sneaker like shoes that don't have laces. Look around in your local shoestore and find a pair you like and then if you need to, do something to the soles.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
I visited Wal-Mart and bought a pair of "board" shoes (wide, comfy, and with a smooth, flat sole), two pieces of suede, some coarse sandpaper, and some industrial-strength glue. Total cost: about 25.00. The finished product is pure joy! Super-comfy, great balance, slick sole, and they look like normal shoes. I just re-sueded the soles, and the things are like new. I think this is a great way to go - custom shoes, cheap!
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
I don't have the fit problem with my addidas but I do have the same problem with the laces. Just double know the ties, it works for me!
I've danced with bleyers and they are too slow for me now. I've also danced in chromed keds. I liked the way they fit but they don't have a whole lot of support.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
Check out Grasshoppers. They're a subset of KEDS and they make several pairs of narrower "old lady" sneakers, some slip on, some with laces. The pair I have have a slight wedge heel too, they also look niceer with skirts than my other sneakers do.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
I have a 3 pair of walmart shoes that are great! Very lightweight even with hard leather put on them. They breathe well and for the most part are comfortable to dance in.
However, I must say that sometimes I miss the Addidas I used to wear - much more comfortable if you're going to be dancing for, say, 12 hours a day at an exchange :P Actually I think I'm going to get a new pair of Addidas when I get the spare cash, so I can switch to them when I want a sturdier, more padded shoe.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
Does anybody dance in Rockports? I mean, we chrome anything, so how about these shoes?
I dance in Airwalks myself. Was going to try Sketchers, but they have no arch in them at all. New Balance shoes seem to show up on the floor some, too.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
Walmart keds-style canvas shoes = 7 marked down to 3.50
Dr. Scholls athletic support gel insoles = 15
"Permawear" leather men's dress shoe soles that will surely outlast the shoes, custom cut and beveled at the Korean cobbler = 40
total: approximately 60
Personally, I want the least possible shoe... the shoe itself should just be a lightweight skeleton for the shock-absorbing, foot-cradling insole and the fast-sliding exterior sole. Wearing a heavy shoe is like wearing ankle weights.
Fit is essential. I want the least amount of 'excess' between my foot and the floor -- which is why i never wear athletic shoes. They are too padded and structured. When you are dancing, you want your weight slightly forward, but not all up on your toes. Look at any pair of running or cross training shoe, and note how it rounds up to the toe. That is to aid the correct jogging stride, which rolls from heel to toe. But if you dance in that kind of shoe, your weight will roll forward toward the end of the shoe, perhaps more than you intend.
Also, by 'least amount of shoe', I definitely don't mean 'none.' My second or third generation of shoe was the Leo 'swing oxfords' which were glorified leather socks with a plastic flat heel in a b/w saddle shoe style. After i used my first sueded-keds-with-insoles, i went back to the Leos for one night, and i was shocked how fatigued i got so quickly. The shockwaves from all the steps really does fatigue the muscles in my legs. Now I want as much shock absorbtion as possible, hence the sport gels and the leather (not suede... i want the least possible amount of friction, and suede by definition has more nap and more friction).
Regarding other dance shoes: I've used ballroom heels for special occasions when i just couldn't bear to wear sneaks with a dress, and I've resigned myself to not being able to dance worth a damn (which considering that i'm all dressed up isn't necessarily so bad. who wants to ruin a nice gown with sweat?) The heel not only impedes my moves, but also screws up my balance.
I found my bleyers' swivels wedges to be waaay too hot. The toe box would actually retain heat from my foot, even though they seemed so airy. and there was no slide whatsoever, and even though spins were possible, i couldn't get much speed. They certainly dance better than the ballroom shoes though.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 4, 2003 (8 years ago)
Did somebody say footwear and help?
Showergirl, does your sneaker have a lace holder doohickey? Its on the tongue and it looks like this l l. You thread the laces thru and it keeps them in place. You have this, right?
For years now, I still can't stop using my Bleyers. I have the Boogie Woogie AND the Rock And Roll. ( I am so dumb)
My favorite shoe for potential leather is the Puma "California." It's 60, it's retro, and it can take the leather job well (and it's much less a fat shoe). As far as the Adidas being fat, it is, but make sure you are in a ladies version, many times girls are put in boys shoes in a smaller size, and these shoes are much wider than needed. (although not in the front, but in the back with girls)
All of you who think you can get away with the "offbrand" shoes, you should reconsider.
A good shoe is one that holds you firmly at the heel and arch. The foot seeks out "barefoot freedom," and not every choice you make is always best in the long run when talking athletic footwear, especially if you intend to use that footwear a lot.
many times, what we think is good footwear is really lacking in the support department.
The Rockport idea is real good. They are not too pricey and very strong, if you can deal on the old guy style. Try Ecco instead.
In any case, buy shoes that are laceup. (they can be tightened to increase support) You are much better off NOT buying the cheapest shoe, but one that feels like a "firm handshake"
Ya, I do this for a living.
Have fun, Rots a Ruck, and step lively!
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
I am completely in love with a pair of hard-leather soled loafers. I'm a dance shoe hog, and these (bought about three weeks ago) are the best I've ever had. They are comfy, they slide perfectly on any floor, they're just great. Not terribly feminine, I suppose, but yay!
I also have a pair of black converse sneaks that I self sueded that work well, but they've been completely overthrown now by the loafers...
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
I have good luck at the Nordstrom Rack. I buy good quality shoes with leather soles, but at the Rack I can get them for 1/2 to 1/3 of the retail price, so you're looking around 50-80 per pair, and I've been wearing one pair pretty consistently for about 4 years. They're now held together with Shoe-Goo, but they fit like a glove. I've also got a pair of sleek black loafers I can wear to the club if I don't feel like carrying a dance bag.
With high-quality shoes like Cole-Haans or Johnston & Murphys--the two main pairs I dance in--the break-in time is dramatically less because of the quality leathers used, they're made better, look better, and last longer. And because they're cheaper, I don't feel bad about dancing in them 4 nights a week and mutilating them over the course of a couple years.
I also have gone through Adidas Superstars and Puma Californias, and I dig them when I want more cushioning or more grip. And again, good everyday shoes. They work a little better after some wear.
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
Quoted from "grasshopper" I am completely in love with a pair of hard-leather soled loafers. I'm a dance shoe hog, and these (bought about three weeks ago) are the best I've ever had. They are comfy, they slide perfectly on any floor, they're just great. Not terribly feminine, I suppose, but yay!
Where did you get these? What brand? I have had an eye out for hard leather soled loafers for a while...but have yet to find any.
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
I only have three pairs of shoes that are practical for dancing, all my others either have heels or one of those three-inch soles. But anyway, in order my favorites are:
White Canvas Keds - Bought at a shoe sale for 9.99. I'm thinking about having them chromed, but for now masking tape or moleskin does the trick. My feet love these shoes.
Bleyers Black Wedges - I like them because they are cute and functional, but I don't notice anything that makes them superior to my keds.
Payless 5 Mary Janes - These are pretty comfortable and no need for tape or moleskin. The soles are pretty slick. It's a very simple slip-on Mary Jane. It almost looks like a ballet slipper in the shape and the little elastic support. It's Payless so you can usally find them for about seven dollars or less.
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
Amen to the Cole-Haans. I bought one pair direct (from their website) and found a couple other pairs locally. I like the saddle shoes for the crepe sole that gives you some cush. White bucs are like that too... I have hard leather half soles added for spin-factor.
They are a bit heavy but work well on almost all floors. They fit well and are really comfortable.
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
Has anyone tried bowling shoes? I don't mean the expensive billion-tone shoes you normally think of when someone says 'Bowling Shoes" but a bowling sneaker. They only run about 20 a pair and come with nice slidey material on the front half of the sole (not on the heel and unlike the expensive shoes, they have slide pads on both feet). If anyone has experience with them, let me know. It seems like a nice alternative- a shoe that can be a bit more 'disposable'. I love love love my sueded Adidas, but by the time I have purchased the shoes and sueded them, I've got an 80 pair of shoes that will last me six months. My evil plan to to use the bowling shoes as 'trainers' and then wear my adidas for performing and social dancing. (And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will go get a real life.)
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
Quoted from "lilieblue" Has anyone tried bowling shoes? I don't mean the expensive billion-tone shoes you normally think of when someone says 'Bowling Shoes" but a bowling sneaker. They only run about 20 a pair and come with nice slidey material on the front half of the sole (not on the heel and unlike the expensive shoes, they have slide pads on both feet). If anyone has experience with them, let me know. It seems like a nice alternative- a shoe that can be a bit more 'disposable'. I love love love my sueded Adidas, but by the time I have purchased the shoes and sueded them, I've got an 80 pair of shoes that will last me six months. My evil plan to to use the bowling shoes as 'trainers' and then wear my adidas for performing and social dancing. (And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will go get a real life.)
www.bowlerschoice.com
I have a pair of 20, obnoxiously colored bowling shoes. The leather part of the sole is the slickest thing I've got. Slicker than my chromes, slicker than any dress shoes.
Originally posted Thursday, November 13, 2003 (8 years ago)
MsV,
Dianne (LitleBombshell) recently got herself a supercute pair from a store called New York Look a couple of months back - I know because I asked her about them! They looked great, and she said they felt great. I don't think the look would work on me (she's a helluva lot taller) but if it did I would buy a pair. I don't know if the store has any online presence?
Originally posted Sunday, November 16, 2003 (8 years ago)
Quoted from "MsV"
Quoted from "grasshopper" I am completely in love with a pair of hard-leather soled loafers. I'm a dance shoe hog, and these (bought about three weeks ago) are the best I've ever had. They are comfy, they slide perfectly on any floor, they're just great. Not terribly feminine, I suppose, but yay!
Where did you get these? What brand? I have had an eye out for hard leather soled loafers for a while...but have yet to find any.
I found these in Nordstrom's men's section. They're Nordstrom brand. black loafers with hard leather soles. They are super comfy and have a little hidden elastic strap that keeps them securely on your feet. The soles started out really slippery, and gradually got more even... As they wear down, they're slicking up a bit again. They were expensive, about 90, but well worth it for a few reasons. 1) They're AMAZING. 2) Nordstrom's return policy is ridiculous. You can basicaly return them whenever for any reason. So you can test dance them for weeks, and then just take them back if you don't like them.
Originally posted Sunday, November 16, 2003 (8 years ago)
Thanks, I never thought to look in the men's section. 90=expensive for me, but cheap in comparison to the stuff I've found. No way I can afford to spent 250 on a pair of shoes for dancing, or for anything else....
Originally posted Sunday, November 16, 2003 (8 years ago)
get some hard leather soled loafers or some kind of regular shoe that has leather soles. cole haan, etc make nice looking ones and they look good with everything.
for me . . . i either wear these leather soled black florsheims or sidezip ankle boots by bally that i snagged off ebay.
yeah not a fan of the whole "official dance shoe" thing. always clashes with the outfits.
Originally posted Sunday, November 16, 2003 (8 years ago)
Saucony-brand all-white low-cut sneakers that are a lot like normal ones, except they're lower cut. Favorites of cheerleaders & grandmothers walking in the mall all over the place!
Sueded.
You'll be wearing a bit more shoe than other people, so they won't look as cute w/ some outfits, but to me they're worth it.
Originally posted Tuesday, November 18, 2003 (8 years ago)
I love the Bloch dance sneakers. I know Capezio and Leo's makes some too, but I only have the Blochs. They've got nice support and a spin spot for fast turns! There are several discount dance catalogs (don't get turned off if most of their stuff is for ballet) where you can get the shoes pretty cheaply.
If you want Bleyers, Dancestore.com is overpriced! I buy mine from a small shop in Germany and have them sent over. Even with the shipping they're much cheaper!
Originally posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 (8 years ago)
I have some shoes that are open at the top with an elasticised strap to keep them in place. got them for AUS 45, and I haven't had them sueded or anything and they are AWESOME. Esp good for impromptu dancing when you're out somewhere unconventional.
If you don't mind paying a bit more, Adidas make some excellent slip-on shoes for dancing. I think the line is called 'Enmei' or something like that here in Aus.
I only tend to wear my bleyers for show/performances now, and my next dancing shoes will probably be street-esque again.
Originally posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 (8 years ago)
Quoted from "dclindyhopper"
If you want Bleyers, Dancestore.com is overpriced! I buy mine from a small shop in Germany and have them sent over. Even with the shipping they're much cheaper!
I use dancestore for the service. I've called and asked them stuff, and they've talk to you. And when I wasn't sure what size I needed, they send me both sizes and had me return the one that wasn't right.
Originally posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 (8 years ago)
I luurrve my Keds and in fact got my 2nd pair this week! Bleyers are lame. I've had mine for about 6 months. Far too slow and had to have suede put under it. And it's still too uncomfortable. I've worn it less than 10 times.
Originally posted Friday, November 21, 2003 (8 years ago)
Update on the bowling sneakers....I purchased two pairs from bowlerschoice.com (they're only 23 bucks!) and wore them to a rehearsal and out social dancing last night and I could not be happier. They were fantastically slick- and yet the heel isn't chromed, so I can stop myself whenever needed. I have no clue how long they will hold up, but for 23 bucks, I don't care!
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I know this has been discussed many times but I need your help. I've been dancing in Addidas(w/the strips on the side) and they are fat, hot, the tounge keeps slidding to the side and the shoe laces keep loosening. Does anyone have a shoe with or without laces that they love dancing in?
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LOL... my Adidas.
I guess I don't have the trouble you have with them fitting well.
Otherwise, I dance most often in my Bleyers Boogie Woogies. They are very lightweight and comfortable. The soles are their slightly rubbery kind. They work well, but aren't super slippy. They also make a foam like sole. This is fine, too, but you can't really walk around outside much if it's called for.
Some people like 'em, some don't. You can buy them at www.dancestore.com
They often have clearance sales, or presold shoes that were returned, and you can buy them very cheap (as low as 10). Call them to see if they have any. I'm not sure if they sell those at a certain time of year or not. I also have a pair of their "swing shoe" that I got for 10.
Ariel
There are all kinds of sneaker like shoes that don't have laces. Look around in your local shoestore and find a pair you like and then if you need to, do something to the soles.
I visited Wal-Mart and bought a pair of "board" shoes (wide, comfy, and with a smooth, flat sole), two pieces of suede, some coarse sandpaper, and some industrial-strength glue. Total cost: about 25.00. The finished product is pure joy! Super-comfy, great balance, slick sole, and they look like normal shoes. I just re-sueded the soles, and the things are like new. I think this is a great way to go - custom shoes, cheap!
Ditto on the Walmart shoes. Rubber cement and hard leather. Ever so comfy and practical.
I don't have the fit problem with my addidas but I do have the same problem with the laces. Just double know the ties, it works for me!
I've danced with bleyers and they are too slow for me now. I've also danced in chromed keds. I liked the way they fit but they don't have a whole lot of support.
Good Luck
Check out Grasshoppers. They're a subset of KEDS and they make several pairs of narrower "old lady" sneakers, some slip on, some with laces. The pair I have have a slight wedge heel too, they also look niceer with skirts than my other sneakers do.
I have a 3 pair of walmart shoes that are great! Very lightweight even with hard leather put on them. They breathe well and for the most part are comfortable to dance in.
However, I must say that sometimes I miss the Addidas I used to wear - much more comfortable if you're going to be dancing for, say, 12 hours a day at an exchange :P Actually I think I'm going to get a new pair of Addidas when I get the spare cash, so I can switch to them when I want a sturdier, more padded shoe.
- James
Does anybody dance in Rockports? I mean, we chrome anything, so how about these shoes?
I dance in Airwalks myself. Was going to try Sketchers, but they have no arch in them at all. New Balance shoes seem to show up on the floor some, too.
Walmart keds-style canvas shoes = 7 marked down to 3.50 Dr. Scholls athletic support gel insoles = 15 "Permawear" leather men's dress shoe soles that will surely outlast the shoes, custom cut and beveled at the Korean cobbler = 40
total: approximately 60
Personally, I want the least possible shoe... the shoe itself should just be a lightweight skeleton for the shock-absorbing, foot-cradling insole and the fast-sliding exterior sole. Wearing a heavy shoe is like wearing ankle weights.
Fit is essential. I want the least amount of 'excess' between my foot and the floor -- which is why i never wear athletic shoes. They are too padded and structured. When you are dancing, you want your weight slightly forward, but not all up on your toes. Look at any pair of running or cross training shoe, and note how it rounds up to the toe. That is to aid the correct jogging stride, which rolls from heel to toe. But if you dance in that kind of shoe, your weight will roll forward toward the end of the shoe, perhaps more than you intend.
Also, by 'least amount of shoe', I definitely don't mean 'none.' My second or third generation of shoe was the Leo 'swing oxfords' which were glorified leather socks with a plastic flat heel in a b/w saddle shoe style. After i used my first sueded-keds-with-insoles, i went back to the Leos for one night, and i was shocked how fatigued i got so quickly. The shockwaves from all the steps really does fatigue the muscles in my legs. Now I want as much shock absorbtion as possible, hence the sport gels and the leather (not suede... i want the least possible amount of friction, and suede by definition has more nap and more friction).
Regarding other dance shoes: I've used ballroom heels for special occasions when i just couldn't bear to wear sneaks with a dress, and I've resigned myself to not being able to dance worth a damn (which considering that i'm all dressed up isn't necessarily so bad. who wants to ruin a nice gown with sweat?) The heel not only impedes my moves, but also screws up my balance.
I found my bleyers' swivels wedges to be waaay too hot. The toe box would actually retain heat from my foot, even though they seemed so airy. and there was no slide whatsoever, and even though spins were possible, i couldn't get much speed. They certainly dance better than the ballroom shoes though.
That's all just my view, whatever it's worth.
Did somebody say footwear and help? Showergirl, does your sneaker have a lace holder doohickey? Its on the tongue and it looks like this l l. You thread the laces thru and it keeps them in place. You have this, right? For years now, I still can't stop using my Bleyers. I have the Boogie Woogie AND the Rock And Roll. ( I am so dumb) My favorite shoe for potential leather is the Puma "California." It's 60, it's retro, and it can take the leather job well (and it's much less a fat shoe). As far as the Adidas being fat, it is, but make sure you are in a ladies version, many times girls are put in boys shoes in a smaller size, and these shoes are much wider than needed. (although not in the front, but in the back with girls)
All of you who think you can get away with the "offbrand" shoes, you should reconsider. A good shoe is one that holds you firmly at the heel and arch. The foot seeks out "barefoot freedom," and not every choice you make is always best in the long run when talking athletic footwear, especially if you intend to use that footwear a lot. many times, what we think is good footwear is really lacking in the support department. The Rockport idea is real good. They are not too pricey and very strong, if you can deal on the old guy style. Try Ecco instead. In any case, buy shoes that are laceup. (they can be tightened to increase support) You are much better off NOT buying the cheapest shoe, but one that feels like a "firm handshake"
Ya, I do this for a living. Have fun, Rots a Ruck, and step lively!
Spencer
I am completely in love with a pair of hard-leather soled loafers. I'm a dance shoe hog, and these (bought about three weeks ago) are the best I've ever had. They are comfy, they slide perfectly on any floor, they're just great. Not terribly feminine, I suppose, but yay!
I also have a pair of black converse sneaks that I self sueded that work well, but they've been completely overthrown now by the loafers...
I have good luck at the Nordstrom Rack. I buy good quality shoes with leather soles, but at the Rack I can get them for 1/2 to 1/3 of the retail price, so you're looking around 50-80 per pair, and I've been wearing one pair pretty consistently for about 4 years. They're now held together with Shoe-Goo, but they fit like a glove. I've also got a pair of sleek black loafers I can wear to the club if I don't feel like carrying a dance bag.
With high-quality shoes like Cole-Haans or Johnston & Murphys--the two main pairs I dance in--the break-in time is dramatically less because of the quality leathers used, they're made better, look better, and last longer. And because they're cheaper, I don't feel bad about dancing in them 4 nights a week and mutilating them over the course of a couple years.
I also have gone through Adidas Superstars and Puma Californias, and I dig them when I want more cushioning or more grip. And again, good everyday shoes. They work a little better after some wear.
I ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm no more.
Where did you get these? What brand? I have had an eye out for hard leather soled loafers for a while...but have yet to find any.
I only have three pairs of shoes that are practical for dancing, all my others either have heels or one of those three-inch soles. But anyway, in order my favorites are: White Canvas Keds - Bought at a shoe sale for 9.99. I'm thinking about having them chromed, but for now masking tape or moleskin does the trick. My feet love these shoes. Bleyers Black Wedges - I like them because they are cute and functional, but I don't notice anything that makes them superior to my keds. Payless 5 Mary Janes - These are pretty comfortable and no need for tape or moleskin. The soles are pretty slick. It's a very simple slip-on Mary Jane. It almost looks like a ballet slipper in the shape and the little elastic support. It's Payless so you can usally find them for about seven dollars or less.
Amen to the Cole-Haans. I bought one pair direct (from their website) and found a couple other pairs locally. I like the saddle shoes for the crepe sole that gives you some cush. White bucs are like that too... I have hard leather half soles added for spin-factor.
They are a bit heavy but work well on almost all floors. They fit well and are really comfortable.
Has anyone tried bowling shoes? I don't mean the expensive billion-tone shoes you normally think of when someone says 'Bowling Shoes" but a bowling sneaker. They only run about 20 a pair and come with nice slidey material on the front half of the sole (not on the heel and unlike the expensive shoes, they have slide pads on both feet). If anyone has experience with them, let me know. It seems like a nice alternative- a shoe that can be a bit more 'disposable'. I love love love my sueded Adidas, but by the time I have purchased the shoes and sueded them, I've got an 80 pair of shoes that will last me six months. My evil plan to to use the bowling shoes as 'trainers' and then wear my adidas for performing and social dancing. (And now, ladies and gentlemen, I will go get a real life.)
www.bowlerschoice.com
I have a pair of 20, obnoxiously colored bowling shoes. The leather part of the sole is the slickest thing I've got. Slicker than my chromes, slicker than any dress shoes.
MsV,
Dianne (LitleBombshell) recently got herself a supercute pair from a store called New York Look a couple of months back - I know because I asked her about them! They looked great, and she said they felt great. I don't think the look would work on me (she's a helluva lot taller) but if it did I would buy a pair. I don't know if the store has any online presence?
I found these in Nordstrom's men's section. They're Nordstrom brand. black loafers with hard leather soles. They are super comfy and have a little hidden elastic strap that keeps them securely on your feet. The soles started out really slippery, and gradually got more even... As they wear down, they're slicking up a bit again. They were expensive, about 90, but well worth it for a few reasons. 1) They're AMAZING. 2) Nordstrom's return policy is ridiculous. You can basicaly return them whenever for any reason. So you can test dance them for weeks, and then just take them back if you don't like them.
Nordstrom rack might have similar shoes cheaper.
Thanks, I never thought to look in the men's section. 90=expensive for me, but cheap in comparison to the stuff I've found. No way I can afford to spent 250 on a pair of shoes for dancing, or for anything else....
get some hard leather soled loafers or some kind of regular shoe that has leather soles. cole haan, etc make nice looking ones and they look good with everything.
for me . . . i either wear these leather soled black florsheims or sidezip ankle boots by bally that i snagged off ebay.
yeah not a fan of the whole "official dance shoe" thing. always clashes with the outfits.
hard leather all the way!
Saucony-brand all-white low-cut sneakers that are a lot like normal ones, except they're lower cut. Favorites of cheerleaders & grandmothers walking in the mall all over the place!
Sueded.
You'll be wearing a bit more shoe than other people, so they won't look as cute w/ some outfits, but to me they're worth it.
I love the Bloch dance sneakers. I know Capezio and Leo's makes some too, but I only have the Blochs. They've got nice support and a spin spot for fast turns! There are several discount dance catalogs (don't get turned off if most of their stuff is for ballet) where you can get the shoes pretty cheaply.
If you want Bleyers, Dancestore.com is overpriced! I buy mine from a small shop in Germany and have them sent over. Even with the shipping they're much cheaper!
I have some shoes that are open at the top with an elasticised strap to keep them in place. got them for AUS 45, and I haven't had them sueded or anything and they are AWESOME. Esp good for impromptu dancing when you're out somewhere unconventional.
If you don't mind paying a bit more, Adidas make some excellent slip-on shoes for dancing. I think the line is called 'Enmei' or something like that here in Aus.
I only tend to wear my bleyers for show/performances now, and my next dancing shoes will probably be street-esque again.
I use dancestore for the service. I've called and asked them stuff, and they've talk to you. And when I wasn't sure what size I needed, they send me both sizes and had me return the one that wasn't right.
Anyone own bowling shoes? legitimately bought ones? How long did they take to break in?
I luurrve my Keds and in fact got my 2nd pair this week! Bleyers are lame. I've had mine for about 6 months. Far too slow and had to have suede put under it. And it's still too uncomfortable. I've worn it less than 10 times.
I already said I did, above. Breaking them in didn't take too long, a couple nights of dancing maybe. Definitely need good insoles with them though.
Don't dance barefoot! Wear these instead!
(Notice the brand name)
Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.
Update on the bowling sneakers....I purchased two pairs from bowlerschoice.com (they're only 23 bucks!) and wore them to a rehearsal and out social dancing last night and I could not be happier. They were fantastically slick- and yet the heel isn't chromed, so I can stop myself whenever needed. I have no clue how long they will hold up, but for 23 bucks, I don't care!
Officially in heaven,
Heather
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