How to Choose Ballroom Dance Shoes?

What Was The Difference Between Ballroom Dance Shoes And The Regular Shoes?



The biggest difference is the soles. Ballroom shoes have a thin, suede sole. The allows the shoes to glide on the dancing floor, with just right amount of grip. Ballroom shoes are also very flexible, allowing the movement necessary to show off your dancing technique. In competition, women will wear tan or fresh- coloured shoes, to extend the look of the leg, and not call too much attention to the feet.

What Are The Types Of The Ballroom Dance Shoes?



The three basic types are Latin, Standard ( also called " Court " or " Modern " ) and Practice shoes. Shoes should be selected not only for appearance but for comfort, support, performance and protection. Some women prefer the closed- toe- shoes, because they offer some protection against being stepped on, and they shield your toenails from your partner's shoes.

If you buy a pair of insoles, you can probably double the number of hours you can dance in comfort. The best insoles are the one sold for running shoes. Avoid the " gel " kinds, because their squishy nature voids much for the precision contact you need with the floor.

Latin shoes for women was typically an opened-toed sandal with a heel from 1 to 3 inch high. The standard heel height is 2.5 inches. If high heel hurt, try adding arch support. If you only buy one type of shoes, it is generally recommended that you start with the Latin sandal.

Men's Latin Ballroom Shoes



Men's Latin shoes have what is called a Cuban Heel that is 1.5 inches high. Most men only wear Latin shoes for competition, and you do not see men wearing them often for social dancing outside of the ballroom.

Standard shoes for women are closed- toed pumps. The heel is positioned more centrally under the foot than a Latin sandal's, in order to ease backward movement.

Men's standard shoes are usually a black oxford- style- laced- up with a heel comparable to regular dress shoes. Men, if you only purchase one type of shoes, it should be the standard.

Practice shoes are optional. Women's practice shoes resemble a man's standard shoe with a higher heel. You can also buy dance sneakers that have suede soles.

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By Felicia