Cutwork on the front, strap on the back, laces in between AND a peep-toe - this is the cutest women's shoe we've ever seen.
These White Peep-Toe dance shoes 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.
Getting the perfect dance shoe is a science. In light of this we have included a large amount of info to help you figure out if this shoe is right for you.
SIZING TIPS:
 Click here to see our guide to fitting a wedge.
We've tried the White Wedge Swing dance shoes on several dozen dancers and they overwhelmingly found that these run about true to size (if you are a half size you will most likely go up to the next size - 6.5 wears a 7, 7.5 wears an 8, etc.). See our inside measurements at right.
WIDE FEET: Don't worry, these almost never fit too tight on wide feet. Just loosen the laces.
NARROW FEET: Same thing, these fit beautifully on narrow feet. Just tighten the laces and cinch down the buckle on the back.
Check the links at left for our SHOE TERMS GLOSSARY and INTERNATIONAL SIZING for detailed information about styles and terms.
SOLE:
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.
CONSTRUCTION:
A note about the Women's Aris Allen White Peep-Toe Wedge -
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:
The footbed is cushioned, and the sole is the fabulous Aris Allen Raw Sole; awesome to dance on.
The heel is 2 1/4" and the platform is 1/2" (making the heel feel like it's only 1 3/4"). The toe hole is less than 1/2" across (purposely small enough that your toes won't stick through and get kicked by bad dancers!).
Sole is flexible to help you feel the floor. Great swing dance shoes because of the cute styling, slideable sole, and the comfort you expect in a swing shoe that's going to be on the dance floor all night.
FOOTBED (inside) MEASUREMENTS:
Measurements are approximate.
| size |
length |
width |
fits |
| 5 |
8 7/8" |
3 1/8" |
U.S.
4.5-5 |
| 6 |
9 1/4" |
3 5/16" |
U.S.
5.5-6 |
| 7 |
9 1/2" |
3 3/8" |
U.S.
6.5-7 |
| 8 |
9 3/4" |
3 1/2" |
U.S.
7.5-8 |
| 9 |
10 1/4" |
3 9/16" |
U.S.
8.5-9 |
| 10 |
10 1/2" |
3 11/16" |
U.S.
9.5-10 |
| 11 |
11 1/8" |
3 7/8" |
U.S.
10.5-11 |
NOTE: We only include these measurements because so many people call and ask for the dimensions. Measuring shoes is NOT the way to figure out the correct size.
Friendly Warning: -
DO NOT MEASURE YOUR FEET - measure a pair of similar open toed shoes that fit you if you want to use the above dimensions.
If you are worried about fit, feel free to order two pairs and send the one that doesn't fit back!
Aris Allen's philosophy is that your dancing will look more authentic if you wear the same shoes the dance was invented in.
SHOELACES:
If you want to customize these, it's pretty easy to replace the shoelaces with colored ribbon (that may or may not wrap up your ankles).
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