| Whether you dance for fun or for competition it is | | | | with different soles to accommodate for different |
| important to wear shoes that will give you the best | | | | flooring. |
| performance and the most comfort. Here are five | | | | 3. Leather is superior to synthetic materials. Leather will |
| things to look for when choosing a dance shoe. | | | | be more flexible and comfortable for dancing. |
| | | | Man-made materials are usually cheaper but may not |
| 1. Most important in choosing a shoe is to find one that | | | | be worth the savings. |
| has the proper fit. Your foot should feel comfortable | | | | 4. Decide on the heel height you would like. Your |
| inside the shoe when placing your entire weight down | | | | decision may be based on the dance style. For |
| into the ball of the foot. Take into consideration | | | | example, west coast swing dancers generally wear a |
| additional items that may take up space in your shoe | | | | low heel while salsa dancers and tango dancers wear |
| such as the type of socks you may be wearing and if | | | | higher-heeled shoes. |
| you will be placing any gel insoles into the shoes. | | | | 5. Look for current fashion trends by noticing what |
| 2. The sole of the shoe is important and may be | | | | some of the more experienced dancers are wearing. |
| specific to the dance style you are doing. For example, | | | | Dance shoe styles may change from year to year |
| a suede sole may be good for ballroom dancing while | | | | just like they change for your everyday clothing. Take |
| a leather sole is better for Argentine tango dancing. It | | | | note of what is popular in straps, heels, colors, and |
| may also depend upon the type of floor you will be | | | | open or closed-toe styles. |
| dancing on. Many dancers have several pairs of shoes | | | | |
