Aris Allen Black Satin 1920s dOrsay Dance Sandal Low Heel

These Aris Allen Women's 1920s Satin d'Orsay Dance Sandal Swing Dance Shoes are an exact copy of an adorable pink canvas dance shoe from the 20s
The short, chunky heel that makes it so stable for dancing is called a Military Heel and was quite common on 1920s shoes.
This style is a perfect choice as anyone who has danced in a sandal with cutouts on the vamp hates it when their little toe sticks out between the straps on the front... this model is solid near the sole, keeping that from being a problem.
Women's Dance Shoes with Suede Soles, a Squishy Footbed and Buckle closure.

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$59.95

Item : #8077-BK

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The heel is approximately 1 5/8" so it looks much taller than it is and the footbed is quite thick and squishy.
Buckle has a hook closure "quick release" so you only have to buckle them once and unhook them to undo the strap.
The Suede-Bottomed Sole is quite flexible.

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!).

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SIZING TIPS:

These fit pretty much true to size.

Unlike full-length shoes, a d'Orsay shoe is often completely split leaving the middle of your foot exposed. This means that if your foot is wider than the opening of the front part of the shoe, you will not be able to wear it comfortably. We tried these on many dancers and those with wide feet were not able to wear them.

Sizing:
Most women know which two sizes they fit best (like 6.5 & 7 or 8.5 & 9). To figure out which size you'll fit in these:

Narrow width = you'll probably wear the smaller of the two sizes you usually fit.
Normal width = you'll probably wear the larger of the two sizes you usually fit.
Wide feet = you probably will not be happy with this style.