Wearing The Correct Foootwear is Essential
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
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
£17.76 - £21.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Starlite Active Slip On Rubber Sole Jazz Shoe
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
£20.95 - £24.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Black Leather Split Sole Dance Stage Jazz Modern Shoes By Katz Dancewear All Sizes
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
£15.00 - £18.00
Capezio 458 Split Sole Jazz Shoe With Suede Sole - Black
Upper constructed of breathable canvas and supple leather EVA forepart and heel Vamp and heel lined for comfort Cotton laces Suede socklining
£15.15 - £19.90
Starlite Black Full Rubber Sole Jazz Shoe
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
£16.95 - £19.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours.
Starlite Split Sole Agility Jazz Shoes
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.
£18.95 - £21.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Bloch ES0485 Slipstream Split Sole Slip-On Jazz Shoe
Outer Material: Synthetic Closure: Slip-On Heel Height: 1.5 inches Material Composition: Synthetic
£28.95 - £32.95
Bloch 523 Split Sole Wave Sneaker - Various Colours
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
£28.50 - £53.40 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours.
Rumpf 1561 Canvas Dance Sneaker - Various Colours
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.
£33.95 - £39.95
So Danca JZE40 Jazz Boot - Various Colours
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
£28.95 - £32.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours.
Starlite White Split Suede Sole Jazz Shoe
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
£15.50 - £18.95
Bloch 405 Jazzsoft Jazz Shoes
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
£24.95 - £28.50 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours.
So Danca JZE09 Black Split Sole Jazz Shoe
JZE09 Split Sole Jazz Shoe leather upper split rubber sole Flexible leather upper Split rubber sole. Colours - Black or Tan.
Apparently these shoes go upto a size 13½UK!
£21.95 - £25.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Starlite Basic Black Split Suede Sole Jazz Shoe
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
£18.50 - £21.95 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Starlite STUDIO Jazz Shoe, Split Sole
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
£25.95
From the makers of the classic Jingas, take a look at the Taygra Range!
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
To view available sizes on Amazon click on the shoe title
Diamant Men's Diamant Ballroom Dance Shoes
Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Wedge/ Platform
£76.55 - £83.02 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours.
Minitoo Men's JF917504 Fashion Suede Leather Tango Salsa Ballroom Latin Dance Shoes
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
£30.00
Capezio BR02 Mens Ballroom Shoe
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)
£56.50
CFP JJ-9008 Mens Practice Beginner Jazz Leather Professional Dance-shoes
Outer Material: Leather Sole: Cowhide soft sole Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Block Heel
£22.70
F&M Men's Leather Lace-up Jazz Rumba Samba Tango Salsa Latin Modern Dance Shoes
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
£27.00
International Men's Gibson Duo Dance Shoe
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
£75.86 FREE Deliveryin the UK. FREE Return
International Dance Shoes Men's Tango Shoes
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
£77.80 FREE Deliveryin the UK. FREE Returns
International Dance Shoes Men's Tango Shoes
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
£51.24 & FREE Returns.
International Men's Spanish Tango Dance Shoe
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
£77.80 FREE Delivery in the UK. FREE Returns.
Kelly Men's Gibson Ballroom Shoes
Brown, Freed of London Kelly Men's Ballroom Shoes Lace-up Gibson dance shoes Width Fitting G+ Made in England
£59.95
Diamant Men's Diamant Ballroom Dance Shoes
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
£66.70 - £69.90 & FREE Returns
Diamant Men's Diamant Tanzschuhe Herren 078-075-028 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Sole: Leather Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Flat
£62.32 & FREE Returns.
Diamant Men's Diamant Ballroom Dance Shoes
Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
£70.84
Diamant Men's Diamant Latein Tanzschuhe Herren 091-024-028 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Block Heel
£70.48 & FREE Returns
Diamant Men's Diamant Tanzschuhe Herren 099-025-028 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Colour: Black - Black Black - Black - BLACK Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Flat
£72.92 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Diamant Men's Diamant Ballroom Dance Shoes
Colour: Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
£68.85 & FREE Returns
Diamant Men's Diamant Tanzschuhe Herren 085-075-028 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Lace-Up Heel Type: Flat
£72.92 & FREE Returns on some sizes and colours
Diamant Men's Diamant Ballroom Dance Shoes
Black - Black Outer Material: Smooth Leather Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Closure: Speed-Laces Heel Type: Wedge/ Platform
£76.18 - £82.67 & FREE Returns.
Ladies Black Pink Or White Greek Sandal Dance Teaching Jive Salsa Cerco Shoes By Katz Dancewear
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
£20.00 - £22.00
Roch Valley GS Greek Leather Sandal
Greek Sandals from Roch Valley Dancewear Leather upper Greek Sandals with suede soles Available in Black, Pink and White
£19.95 - £23.95
Ray Rose 23518 Aurora Latin Sandal
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
£64.95
Capezio Women's Rosa Dance Shoe
Speed buckle 2.5" heel Outer Material: PU Inner Material: Manmade Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle Material Composition: Synthetic upper
£43.40 - £44.75
International Dance Shoes Women's Mellisa Heels
Colour: Tan Satin Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Sole: Leather Suede Closure: Buckle
£51.23 - £77.80 & FREE Returns.
Ray Rose 23519 Polaris Latin Sandal
Polaris from Ray Rose's new social dance collection Satin 2.5 Adjustable standard ankle strap Suede Soles Satin Upper
£64.95
International Dance Shoes Women's Cindy Heels
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
£38.55 - £54.32 & FREE Returns.
Supadance Womens 1544 Buckle Shoes
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Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Buckle Heel Height: 6.25 centimetres
£102.62
Supadance Womens 7843 Buckle Shoes
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Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Buckle Heel Height: 6.25 centimetres Tan Dunkel
£65.14
Supadance Dark Tan Satin 3 inch Heel ballroom Shoes 1071 Size UK 3.5 EU 36.5
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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
International Dance Shoes Women's Hanna Heels
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
£55.87 - £56.26 & FREE Returns
International Women's ICS Super Star Single Strap Diamante Dance Shoe
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
£73.00 & FREE Delivery in the UK. FREE Returns.
Supadance's Dancing 1047 Leather / Mesh
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Black Outer Material: Leather Sole: Suede leather Closure: Slip On Heel Type: Block heel
£77.36
Supadance's Dancing 1062 Satin
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Black or Brown - Tan dunkel Outer Material: Satin Sole: Suede leather Closure: Buckle Heel Type: Stiletto
£122.18
1026 Trainerschuhe Supadance Women's Leather
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Outer Material: Leather Inner Material: Leather Sole: Suede leather Closure: Lace Up Heel Type: Block heel
£85.51
Diamant Women's Diamant Damen Latein Tanzschuhe 109-087-087 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Beige - Beige (Bronze) Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Closure: Snap
£55.26 - £63.15 & FREE Returns
Diamant Women's Diamant Damen Latein Tanzschuhe 109-077-091 Ballroom Dance Shoes
Black Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Textile Sole: Chrome Leather Closure: Snap Heel Type: Flare
£63.15 & FREE Returns
Diamant Women's Diamant Damen Latein Tanzschuhe Ballroom Dance Shoes
Beige (Hautfarben) Outer Material: Satin Inner Material: Manmade Closure: Snap
£58.97 & FREE Returns
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