Dance Shoe Resources
These on line stores carry a large variety of well made dance shoes.
Amazon - has a great selection. I like the 'Very Fine' brand
SwayD - make great Dance Boots
Carmens Dance Shoes - offers both narrow & wide widths
Dance Store - fun retro style dance shoes & dance sneakers
Dance Shopper - shoes & competition dance clothing
Dance Shoes Store - large variety & custom made shoes
The Glass Slipper*
* The Glass Slipper is located in Portland, OR. They come to the SV Jazz Festival every year with a large selection of dance shoes. They are usually located outside the Limelight Room or in the Ice Rink. You do not need a badge to visit their booth. If you are shopping for dance shoes and the timing works definitely stop by their booth and try on some shoes.
These on line stores carry a large variety of well made dance shoes.
Amazon - has a great selection. I like the 'Very Fine' brand
SwayD - make great Dance Boots
Carmens Dance Shoes - offers both narrow & wide widths
Dance Store - fun retro style dance shoes & dance sneakers
Dance Shopper - shoes & competition dance clothing
Dance Shoes Store - large variety & custom made shoes
The Glass Slipper*
* The Glass Slipper is located in Portland, OR. They come to the SV Jazz Festival every year with a large selection of dance shoes. They are usually located outside the Limelight Room or in the Ice Rink. You do not need a badge to visit their booth. If you are shopping for dance shoes and the timing works definitely stop by their booth and try on some shoes.
Ladies' Dance Shoes
If you are only going to purchase one pair of dance shoes I would recommend getting a pair of Ballroom Shoes with a 'cuban heel'. The shoes you see me dance in the most are called 'Practice Shoes'. They have great support and a lower heel. Get a shoe with good toe and heel support. If you primarily Swing and Blues Dance you might try a flat soled Boogie Woogie Shoe. If you are very comfortable in heels you can probably go up to a 2 inch heel. You will only wear these shoes on the dance floor. They have felted soles and should not be worn outside. Amazon carries the 'Very Fine' brand of dance shoes. They are well made and resonably priced.
If you are only going to purchase one pair of dance shoes I would recommend getting a pair of Ballroom Shoes with a 'cuban heel'. The shoes you see me dance in the most are called 'Practice Shoes'. They have great support and a lower heel. Get a shoe with good toe and heel support. If you primarily Swing and Blues Dance you might try a flat soled Boogie Woogie Shoe. If you are very comfortable in heels you can probably go up to a 2 inch heel. You will only wear these shoes on the dance floor. They have felted soles and should not be worn outside. Amazon carries the 'Very Fine' brand of dance shoes. They are well made and resonably priced.
Mens' Dance Shoes
If you dance frequently it is definitely worth investing in a pair of dance shoes.
Dances shoes will have a felted sole and should be comfortable from the get go.
Dale likes the Diamant & Werner Kern brands available through The Glass Slipper.
Very Fine also makes a good mens' ballroom shoe and is available on Amazon.
The Glass Slipper comes to the SV Jazz Festival every year with a large selection of
dance shoes. Look for a thin sueded or leather sole. Try on several pair before you make your purchase.
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If you dance frequently it is definitely worth investing in a pair of dance shoes.
Dances shoes will have a felted sole and should be comfortable from the get go.
Dale likes the Diamant & Werner Kern brands available through The Glass Slipper.
Very Fine also makes a good mens' ballroom shoe and is available on Amazon.
The Glass Slipper comes to the SV Jazz Festival every year with a large selection of
dance shoes. Look for a thin sueded or leather sole. Try on several pair before you make your purchase.
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