Dansezo Guides

Women's country shoes: the line dancing guide
Ankle boot or tall boot, pivot sole, Cuban heel: how to choose your country and line dancing shoes, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Women's rock shoes: how to choose
Rock and roll, Lindy Hop, swing: Oxfords, spectator shoes or T-bars, low heels, suede soles and support. The criteria for choosing women's rock and roll shoes and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Bachata vs. salsa shoes: 7 technical differences to know
Heel, sole flexibility, straps: the 7 differences between bachata shoes and salsa shoes, and when one pair is enough. Read more...
How to choose your salsa shoes: the complete guide, from beginner to advanced
Heel, straps, suede sole, shoe size and budget: how to choose your first pair of salsa shoes, then upgrade, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Highly comfortable dance shoes for senior women: how to choose
Wide fit, moderate heel, cushioning, removable insole: the criteria for a comfortable dance shoe for senior dancers, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Which dance shoe size to choose: brand size charts
Measuring your foot, reading brand size charts (UK sizes, French and European shoe sizes) and checking the fit: how to choose the right size for dance shoes. Read more...
How to Care for Your Dance Shoes: The Complete Guide
Brushing the suede sole, airing out, conditioning the leather, storing properly, and resoling: what to do to make your dance shoes last, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Low-Heeled Dance Shoes for 50-Year-Old Women: How to Choose
Heel height, fit, cushioning, sole: the criteria for choosing comfortable dance shoes when returning to dance after 50, and the mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Dance shoes and hallux valgus: comparison of criteria and brands
Comfortable fit, soft leather, moderate heel: the criteria for a dance shoe suitable for hallux valgus, what brands offer, and when to consult a podiatrist. Read more...
Pointe vs demi-pointe shoes: the difference and when to move up
Demi-pointe and pointe: structural differences, when to transition to pointe according to dance medicine guidelines, and mistakes to avoid. Read more...
The different types of ballet shoes
Canvas or leather slippers, half-pointe shoes, pre-pointe shoes, and pointe shoes: what is each ballet shoe used for and when should you wear it? Read more...
How to make your dance shoes more slippery
Suede sole that grips too much: cleaning, breaking it in, non-slip patches, talcum powder with the venue's approval, and resoling. What works and what to avoid. Read more...