SPECS:

• Foam insole is nice and soft.
• The heels are approximately 3.25" inches (8.26cm) tall and the base of the heel is 1.25" inches (3.18cm) wide to help keep you stable.
• Buckle is attached with a piece of elastic so it has a little "give" when you're up on your toes and has a hook closure "quick release buckle" so you only have to buckle them once and unhook them to undo the strap.

ABOUT SUEDE SOLES:

• These are made with Suede Soles which are wonderful to dance on but require occasional upkeep (it's usually a problem with catching the edge on a piece of hardwood that is sticking up on the dance floor).
• If you need to re-glue the suede many people just use crazy glue gel. We have also found that commercially produced shoe repair glue (available from the shoe repair shop in your local mall) works great.
• You're not supposed to wear suede soles outside - but every swing dancer knows that you can make suede soles faster by wearing them everywhere to get them dirty, then dance in them until they're shiny on the bottom.
• If you prefer them less zippy you can dull the "mirror finish" they can get by roughing them up with a wire brush periodically. Just remember that when they get wet in the rain they won't spin very easily (conversely - if they're too slippery just spill your drink on the floor and step in it!).

SIZING TIPS:

We've found - by trying these on countless dancers - that these fit pretty much true to size. Because of the sturdy lining you may need a half size larger than your usual size, but most of our test subjects fit their normal size.

WIDTH INFO:

• Dancers with Narrow Feet: happy
• Dancers with Average Feet: happy
• Dancers with Wide Feet: not happy