6/12/2017 4 Comments Shoes for Dance TranceLet’s talk about shoes. And, what woman doesn’t like a good pair of shoes? I’ll be honest though, – I don’t like to spend a lot on shoes. I’m pretty hard on them and it breaks my heart to see a $100+ pair of shoes destroyed because I accidentally stepped in mud, or went out in the rain or that time my former dog ate them? Note… I said “former dog”. So, I usually only buy shoes around $75 and under. I also apply this toward my fitness and dance shoes. When it comes to Dance Trance you can find a good shoe in the $50-range. Here’s what I look for when I’m buying shoes specifically for DT:
Here’s my general set of rules for when it’s time to change your shoes:
So, what’s my DT shoe? Lately I’ve been sporting some Adidas footwear. I love the Adidas Element Refine Tricot. Clinton and I have them, along with a few of our students and they’re great because they’re light, yet supportive and have just enough tread to keep you from sliding around but still allow you to spin and turn like a fairy princess. They also come in great colors. If you can find these, because they’re no longer manufactured, they’ll run you anywhere from $35-$80 and it’s usually an Ebay purchase. I also recently purchased the Adidas Neo with Cloudfoam. I got them for $50 with tax on Amazon. They are more heavy duty than the shoe above. Heavier and wider, but they have tons more cushion and support too. They do run big and if I got them again, I might go down a size. They also aren’t as smooth on the bottom. It’s good if you know how to turn, but if it’s a bit humid in the studio, you’re going to stick to the floor. And last but not least, the tongue and the ankle fabric do have a high rise and rub your skin – so a potential blister maker. Other options, the Nike Flex Run, especially the 2015 model. They are comfy, they cushion your jump and are easy to turn in. The only issue I have with these shoes is there’s a little more tread than I’d like and the toe box is a bit wide. Otherwise they’re great and I’ve owned three pairs of them. I think the Nike Free RN would also be a good comparable option to dance in, but it is still sold in most stores for about $99 so I haven’t tried it. I am also curious about the Adidas Arauana dance shoe created by Stella McCartney. Someone get these so I can see them in person. They are on sale right now at Adidas.com If you have any questions and want to try on some shoes I own, let me know. I keep most of mine at the studio because I have forgotten them before and barefoot DT is just not a good idea. Ever! Or, if you want to give me your feedback on a shoe I haven't tried, please post below.
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8/18/2017 02:46:16 am
Thank you for posting this informative blog about the various factors to keep in mind while buying a shoe. It is important that we buy the right kind of shoe to prevent any serious damage to our feet. I will definitely keep these helpful points in mind the next time I'll be buying shoes. Looking forward to your next post.
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10/9/2018 01:34:54 am
Thanks for sharing the information about dance shoes, Sometimes we have to select gears with tight budget and need good gear as well. Here in this article you explain everything about dance shoes very simply. Generally we don't consider all these things while buying or changing shoes but after this i will surely try to use your tips.
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1/28/2019 07:44:50 am
Thanks for sharing the information about dance shoes, Sometimes we have to select gears with tight budget and need good gear as well. Here in this article you explain everything about dance shoes very simply. Generally we don't consider all these things while buying or changing shoes but after this i will surely try to use your tips.
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