This is a perfect copy of the favorite shoe of a very famous dancer who said "These broke! Pleeeeease copy them." And they were so beautiful her wish was granted!
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
Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.
SPECS:
The foam insole is nice and soft.
The heel is about 3" high.
The 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:
The 1930s Black Satin d'Orsay T-Strap 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 on the bottoms 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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