Aris Allen Men's Blue and White Retro Dance Sneakers

This is a feather light dance shoe styled to look like an Eighties running shoe.

Because of its light weight and suede sole you will be surefooted on the dance floor while still being able to slide and spin. So now you can look like you're wearing ordinary sneakers without endangering your knees by dancing on rubber soles.

Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.

SIZING TIPS:

We find that these run a half size small. It's best to order a half size larger than usual (7.5 fits an 8, 11.5 fits a 12, etc.).

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!).

SPECS:

These come in whole sizes and, because they're converted from European sizing, are also made in a few half sizes - check the dropdown to see what half sizes are available.

Also, because they're converted from European sizes, the men's version of this shoe is really just an extension of the women's sizes and vice versa. So if you wear men's size 6 or 7 the chart below may be helpful.

The foam insole is removeable! Which means that you can get a custom fit by replacing the insole with one that you've purchased to custom fit your foot (or add arch support or use orthotics, etc.) or just wear them as is.