These are designed for the intermediate / advanced swing dancer - but they're also great as a second pair for beginners... the "fastness" of the sole forces you to "find your center" immediately.
SIZING TIPS:
These come in half sizes and dancers who have tried these shoes on report that they fit pretty true to size. Because of their construction we do not recommend them for women with very wide feet.
Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.
CONSTRUCTION:
A note about Aris Allen Women's Rugcutters and Leather Soled Oxfords -
These shoes are absolutely 100% handmade. The cutting of the leather is done by hand - not stamped out, the glue is put on with a brush, not a machine, the sewing, while done with a sewing machine, is done one at a time.
This means that the shoe on your foot is the product of a craftsman who sees the shoe from start to finish. They are not stamped out.
SPECS:
This is a shoe that gives you that wonderful combination of a decent sized heel and a lace-up shoe.
Aris Allen's philosophy is that your dancing will look more authentic if you wear the same shoes the dance was invented in.
SOLE:
The 1/4" thick raw leather sole acts like a platform and is quite flexible to help you feel the floor.
Highest point of heel is approx. 2" high - and is "chunky" for greater stability. The mock-stacked leather heel is actually made of leather-wrapped wood with a thick leather bottom - perfect for converting into a tap shoe.
Click on the link at left to read about the ARIS ALLEN RAW SOLE - which is made from flexible hard leather that gets "faster" over time by repeatedly absorbing the natural humidity in the air (especially at a dance) and drying.
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