Dance Shoes and Dance Shoes Online
If its time to go BOOGIE for you, one thing you must need is a pair of good dance shoes. From its time of first use in the late 17 th century, dance shoes have undergone rapid evolution over the period and have been modified into different types according to the genre of dance in which it is being used for. At present various types dance shoes are made, each having their specialized characteristics, depending on the type of dance, like-
• Pointe shoes- for ballet dancers; with hardened sole and stiff toe area for standing on toes.
• Ballet slippers- they are soft heel-less, strapped, leather-soled slippers. The sole being more stiffened over the ball foot and heel.
• Jazz shoes- low-heel, long-bodied, split-soled shoes with hardened sole, as ballet slippers.
• Dance sneakers- dance shoe with features of a sneaker.
• Tango/ flamenco dance shoes.
Character shoes- high-heel, strapped leather shoes; can be soft or hard-soled & can be converted to tap shoes by attaching a “tap”.
Dance shoes are not only designed to enhance the dancer's technique, but they also protect the dancer's feet and ankle. So when choosing a dance shoe, you must consider certain things before having one. First of all make sure that they fit properly. Then consider the material- dance shoes can be leather or canvas made- choose according to cost-effectiveness; leather shoes are costlier, yet long lasting. Finally definitely check the sole and the compliance of the shoe for best results.
