This style looks cute with either formal or casual wear.
These vintage Women's Spectator Swing shoes give you the rare combination of a mid-sized heel and the support of a shoe with laces.
SIZING TIPS:
These fit about the same as your street shoe size.
Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.
SPECS:
Because the construction of this model is Blucher style - which means you can customize the width by loosening or tightening the laces - it should work with most widths.
The heel is approximately 1 3/4 " and the base of the heel is 1 1/2" wide to keep you stable.
The Suede Soles on these Oxfords are quite flexible and the heel has a synthetic bottom that won't slow you down when it touches the floor during a spin.
ABOUT SUEDE SOLES:
Aris Allen Women's Spectator Mesh Oxford Swing Dance Shoes 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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