Smooth Salsa would like you to get the most out of your dancing so I have compiled a range of shoes which should help, making your dancing experience easier. I must have spent an eternity searching Amazon for dance shoes, filtering out a selected few, making it easier for you to decide.
Personally, I would recommend those who starting out to purchase a Split Sole Jazz Shoe. These shoes are without doubt the most preferred dancing shoe on the Salsa scene today and have been for the past 15 years. I have been using them for 20 years and you will still find me today teaching in the classic Jazz Shoe.
There are a few different options when selecting Jazz Shoes and they are:
Rubber Sole
This is okay and a nice all-rounder, harder wearing, meaning they will last longer
Suede Sole
Suede Soles are a great option as they give you that freedom to execute spins easier but they do collect dust from the floor and require brushing to keep the suede in good condition.
Full Sole
A full soled shoe is a shoe which is just like your average shoe with a normal sole and normal heel, this can restrict foot movement a little, making some steps a little more difficult to execute.
Split Sole
Split sole is where the Sole of the shoe only covers the front ¾ of the shoe, starting from middle to front, you then have a separate heel. This type of shoe gives more manoeuvrability whilst dancing and is my preferred choice.
The formal shoes are also a great choice as well and give a better impression when wanting to look that little bit more glamourous dressing up, however, they are more expensive.
All prices were correct at time of listing but I will do my best to keep an eye open to try and ensure prices are correct.
Starlite Hyper Easy Slip On Leather Jazz Shoe Easy slip-on and slip-off design. Soft durable leather upper with gusset and split rubber sole Outer Material: Leather Sole: rubber Closure: Slip On Heel Height: 0.25 Sizes - UK 10 Small to 10L Large, including half sizes Colours : Black, Tan
Active Slip On Jazz Shoe by Starlite Easy slip-on and slip-off design. Soft durable leather upper with gusset and split rubber sole Outer Material: Leather Sole: rubber Closure: slip on Heel Height: 0.25 Sizes - 10s to 10L Large, including half sizes Colour - Black, Tan and White
Black Leather Split Sole Jazz Shoes Designed and Made By Katz Dancewear Hand Made In England By Skilled Craftsmen With suede sole and composite heel Sizes: Childs 2 - Adults 10 Including Half Sizes
Upper constructed of breathable canvas and supple leather EVA forepart and heel Vamp and heel lined for comfort Cotton laces Suede socklining
Starlite Basic Jazz Shoe, Full Sole Soft leather upper with laces for a secure fit. Full rubber sole. Flexible and lightweight. Outer Material: Leather Sole: rubber Closure: Lace Up Sizes : UK 7 Small to 12 Large. Half sizes from 1.5 large Colour - Black Excellent value for money
NEW! Agility Split Sole Jazz Shoes from Starlite Combination lightweight leather and mesh Providing the ultimate in flexibility and comfort. Sizes - 8 Small to 8 Large including ½ sizes from 1½ Large.
Outer Material: Synthetic Closure: Slip-On Heel Height: 1.5 inches Material Composition: Synthetic
The fantastic new Bloch Wave sneaker is finally here! A versatile split sole sneaker with enhanced arch support. Outer Material: Synthetic Sole: manmade Closure: Lace-Up Heel Height: 0.25 Please order in UK Size. We will supply in Bloch size. To acquire the correct size we will supply three sizes up. eg UK 4 = Bloch size 7
Rumpf 1561 Canvas Dance Sneaker This Sneaker/Boot has a soft canvas upper, synthetic split sole. Outer Material: Canvas Sole: manmade Material Composition: Canvas upper, synthetic split sole 3 Colour Options: Black/Orange, Black/Grey and Black/Pink Sizes: 3 to 9 Large, including half sizes.
So Danca JZE40 Black Jazz Boot Soft leather Outer Material: Leather Sole: rubber Closure: Slip On Heel Height: 0.25 Material Composition: Soft leather jazz boot, split rubbersole and heel Pre-arched low jazz boot Split rubber sole and heel
Split Suede Sole Jazz Shoes exclusively from Starlite Very flexible, comfortable and flattering, these jazz shoes are made from soft graded leather with a split suede sole. Sole: suede Sizes - 8 Small to 10 Large. Half sizes from 1½ Large. Colour - White
Bloch 405 Jazzsoft Jazz Shoe Lace up leather jazz shoe with leather arch and split rubber sole. Leather & mesh with rubber slipt sole Please order in UK Size. We will supply in Bloch size. To acquire the correct size we will supply three sizes up. eg UK 4 = Bloch 7
JZE09 Split Sole Jazz Shoe leather upper split rubber sole Flexible leather upper Split rubber sole. Colours - Black or Tan.
Split Suede Sole Jazz Shoes exclusively from Starlite Very flexible, comfortable and flattering, these jazz shoes are made from soft graded leather with a split suede sole. Split Suede Sole Jazz Shoes exclusively from Starlite Sizes - 8 Small to 12 Large. Half sizes from 1½ Large. Black
Handmade in England, Starlite STUDIO is a range of premium ballet shoes. . Fine grain leather upper. Cool cotton lining. Created from superior materials, each carefully chosen and inspected before manufacturing. Fine Grain Leather Upper and Suede Sole Sizes : UK 12 Small to 9 Large, including ½ sizes from 1½ Colour - Black, White
Taygras have a slimline sole made from injection-moulded, recycled PVC. Unlike rubber the hard non–porous soles generate little friction. The base is moulded into a narrow grip providing the balance of enough slip to spin with ease yet enough grip to stay in full control.
All of the Taygra shoes I have selected below have the slimline sole which should be easier to dance in. The range of colours is very broad but they don't all support the slimline sole.
Oh don't assume that these are men's shoes as some retailers advertise a lot of the slimline range as unisex
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Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Wedge/ Platform
Quality suede and leather upper,Cushioned insole and leather sole Actual heel height:2.5cm Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Leather Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Shoe Width: Regular Lace up to closure with 3 eyes Perfet for variety dance shoes or party evening wedding shoes New with Box,Made in China
Capezio BR02 Mens Standard Oxford Ballroom Leather upper Outer Material: Leather Sole: suede Closure: Lace-Up Heel Height: 1 Material Composition: Leather Upper Suede Sole Cushioned insole and heel Cotton laces, 1" standard heel. Suede sole Sizes - 6 to 12 Large (Including ½ sizes)
Outer Material: Leather Sole: Cowhide soft sole Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Block Heel
Lightweight, Flexible and Comfort Latin Shoes Heel Height: approximately 1 inches Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Manmade Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Shoe Width: Regular Excellent quality with low price Lightweight and comfortable; for dancing use only; soles made of non slip suede Made in China
Available In 1" Heel Enhanced Stability And Comfort, With A Wider Fitted Front Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Lace-Up Cushioned Insole And Comfort Supporting Heel Two-Tone Design Recommended For Ballroom, Latin, Ceroc and Salsa
Available in 1" heel Enhanced stability and comfort with cushioned insole and supportive heel Outer Material: Manmade Patent Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Lace-Up Recommended for Ballroom, Latin, Ceroc, Salsa and Social Dancing
Available in 1" heel Enhanced stability and comfort with cushioned insole and supportive heel Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Lace-Up Recommended for Ballroom, Latin, Ceroc, Salsa and Social Dancing
Available In 11/2" Heel Enhanced Stability And Comfort Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Lace-Up Cushioned Insole And Comfort Supporting Heel Recommended For Latin, Salsa And Flamenco
Brown, Freed of London Kelly Men's Ballroom Shoes Lace-up Gibson dance shoes Width Fitting G+ Made in England
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Sole: Leather Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Flat
Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Block Heel
Colour: Black - Black Black - Black - BLACK Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Flat
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
Brand New In Packaging Greek Sandal Dance Teaching Shoe Hand Made In England By Skilled craftsmen Colours: Pink, Black Or White The Classic teaching Shoe Sizes 1-8 Available
Greek Sandals from Roch Valley Dancewear Leather upper Greek Sandals with suede soles Available in Black, Pink and White
Ray Rose Auroral Ladies Latin Dance Sandal From the social dance collection 'Sapphire' Incorporating additional padding for improved comfort Red Patent Leather with 2.5 Suede soles
Speed buckle 2.5" heel Outer Material: PU Inner Material: Manmade Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle Material Composition: Synthetic upper
Colour: Tan Satin Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle
Polaris from Ray Rose's new social dance collection Satin 2.5 Adjustable standard ankle strap Suede Soles Satin Upper
Available In 21/2" Ids Flared Heel Enhanced Stability And Comfort With Cushioned Insole And Supportive Heel Outer Material: Sueded Fabric Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle Heel Type: Kitten Heel Diamante Buckle Recommended For Latin, Salsa, Social Dancing, Ceroc And Dance Stage Productions
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Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Buckle Heel Height: 6.25 centimetres
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Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Buckle Heel Height: 6.25 centimetres Tan Dunkel
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Multi strap sandal with Swarovski crystals in Dark Tan Satin. Square Diamond Hook Buckle Available in 3" Slim heel Regular fitting Suede sole
Beige Calf/Gold Calf Available In 21/2" Ids Flared Heel Enhanced Stability And Comfort With Cushioned Insole And Supportive Heel Outer Material: Synthetic Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle Diamante Buckle Recommended For Latin, Salsa, Social Dancing, Ceroc, Argentine Tango And Dance Stage Productions
Available In 2" Ids Flared Heel Enhanced Stability And Comfort With Cushioned Insole And Supportive Heel Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle Diamante Buckle Recommended For Ballroom, Social Dancing And Dance Stage Productions
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Black Outer Material: Leather Sole: Suede leather Closure: Slip On Heel Type: Block heel
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Black or Brown - Tan dunkel Outer Material: Satin Sole: Suede leather Closure: Buckle Heel Type: Stiletto
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Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Leather Sole: Suede leather Closure: Lace Up Heel Type: Block heel
Beige - Beige (Bronze) Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Snap
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