The Aris Allen Women's Black Velvet Heeled Oxford Dance Shoes look great with either formal or casual wear (Skirts & jeans alike).
The black velvet oxfords give you that rare combination of a decent sized heel and a lace-up shoe.
SIZING TIPS:
Women are reporting that the women's black oxford dance shoes fit true to size.
Second Pair?
If you bought one of these when they first came out (old number: #828 - color: black or camel) then there's about a 30% chance that you'll want to buy a half size larger than your original pair.
Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.
SPECS:
Women with wide feet reported that the black velvet heeled oxford dance shoes were tight, while women with regular and slightly narrow feet said the width was just right.
The heel is approximately 2 1/8" and the base of the heel is 1 1/2" wide to keep you stable.
The Suede Soles on the Aris Allen Women's black velvet oxford dancing shoes 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:
The 1930s Black Velvet Oxford 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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