Dansezo Guides

Dance shoes in large sizes: where to find sizes 42 to 48
Women over 42, men up to 48 and over: what brands offer, Dansezo models up to size 47, customization, and buying advice. Read more...
Heels dance for beginners: the guide to getting started right
Heel height, platform, straps and sole: how to choose your first pair of heels and learn to walk in them without injuring yourself. Read more...
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...
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...
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...
Full points and half points: what’s the difference and how to switch from one to the other
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...
Salsa, bachata, kizomba: what shoes for which dance?
Heel, sole, straps: what changes between salsa, bachata and kizomba shoes, key points for each level, mistakes to avoid and a glossary. Read more...