Aris Allen Women's Peep-Toe Mary Jane Wedge dance shoes were copied from the vintage pair that were loved to death (literally) by a very famous, very blonde, swing dancer (think Hollywood Style Lindy!). We copied them from her original pair.
These are designed for the intermediate / advanced swing dancer - but they're also great as a second pair for beginners... the "fastness" of the sole forces you to "find your center" immediately.
SOLE:
The raw leather sole is quite flexible to help you feel the floor. The Peep-Toe Mary Jane Wedges are great swing dance shoes because of the cute styling, slideable sole, and the comfort you expect in a swing shoe that's going to be on the dance floor all night.
The Aris Allen Raw Leather Sole is made from flexible hard leather that gets "faster" over time by repeatedly absorbing the natural humidity in the air (especially at a dance) and drying.
CONSTRUCTION:
A note about the Aris Allen Women's Peep-Toe Mary Jane Wedge Dance Shoes - These shoes are absolutely 100% handmade. The cutting of the leather is done by hand - not stamped out, the glue is put on with a brush, not a machine, the sewing, while done with a sewing machine, is done one at a time.
This means that the shoe on your foot is the product of a craftsman who sees the shoe from start to finish. They are not stamped out.
SPECS:
Footbed is cushioned, and the sole is the fabulous Aris Allen Raw Sole; awesome to dance on.
