WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT DANCESTORE.COM:

"These shoes are great for athletic dancers, especially swing dancers, or for salsa/ballroom dancers who need more stability and comfort from a shoe."
-Valerie of Stafford, VA

"The item never arrived, but when I contacted DanceStore, they were kind enough to send a pair for the inconvienence. Apparently the item was lost in shipment, but they were very quick to return my email and to let me know what had happened."
-Andrew of York, PA

"Overall, these shoes are a real pleaser. I don't have particularly sensitive feet (prone to foot pain, blisters, etc.) and it took me about two dances (4-6 hours) to break them in (for the arch of the shoe to properly accommodate the natural arch in my foot). I would also like to note that I never wear dance shoes with hose, socks, or the like, and the interior of the shoes feels great! In addition, I purchased the shoes used/returned, but they were in practically new condition and greatly discounted!! As far as looks, the shoe is fabulous, indeed! I receive multiple compliments each time that I wear them--usually something like, "ooh, fancy"! I also had the great fortune of purchasing the shoes in-warehouse. The service was superb! The shoes were very accessible, there was no hassling, and the staff member on duty was incredibly helpful and had a true, service-oriented attitude!"
-Deb of Baltimore, MD

"Long have I searched in vain for that last piece to pull off the 'casual tie' look. Some cotton skinny ties I tried were too stiff, too formal. One tie that would have fit the bill was an inch too thick for my taste. After nearly $100 spent over the course of 8 months I found this product here. Firstly, the material is absolutely perfect. It's shiny, but not gaudy; thin, but holds it's shape; soft, but sturdy. The construction of the tie is good. I purchased a blue tie and the blue color is absolutely gorgeous."
-S. Hayden

"You will get lots of complements on these shoes. They are adorable and I just love them. The shoe is absolutely comfortable. The heel is two inches high which is easy to walk in (great for the office). The insole is lined with a reddish pink suede and the insole is padded with lots of cushioning. On the bottom of the shoe is suede in black. The shoe strap is easy to get on and off and is adjustable. If you love retro styles and comfort, these are the way to go."
-Lee of Palm Beach, FL

"I'm not a dancer, I just really liked the look of these shoes. They fit true to size. I have wide feet, and they weren't too tight. Very cushioned. Interesting, but very easy clasp on the strap. All-around Ilove these shoes."
-Lauren of West Chester, PA

"I am very pleased with the shoes and the amount of time it took to receive them. I wore them to my swing dance class and love them."
-Mark of Hoboken, NJ

"If you are looking for an affordable ultra thin tie, then this is your tie! They have a satin sheen, so my son loved that. He's in a rock band and loves the clean lines and narrow width. They came immediately and were packed with covers so that they are completely without wrinkles and ready to wear! Kudos!"
-T. of Marietta, GA

"Not only are these Aris Allens completely adorable -- 1940's wingtip Mary Jane heels!! -- but they are fabulous for dancing balboa. You may be wondering if you should spend $70 on shoes when you normally dance lindy hop in disposable $15 Keds. I know I did... until I bought these. Consider that shoes are the tools of your trade... and these are the stylish Craftsman of the dancing world. The pink insole is comfortable, the heels are tall enough for balboa and sturdy enough that you won't feel wobbly, the entire foot feels supported and the suede on the sole means that these will be slick enough for dancing in no time. If you love dancing balboa, you will love these shoes."
-J. Good of Boulder, CO

"This is a pretty shoe. The white part is made up of mesh and the bottom is made of a suede-like material. What surprised me was even though I knew these were dance shoes I wanted to wear these outside! The leather is as soft as butter -- I wish all my shoes were of this quality!"
-Kelly of Stafford, VA

"I have never worn such comfortable dancing shoes! These are 5-star for comfort and looks all the way."
-T. Billie of Grand Forks, ND

"This tie was pretty nice for the price. Really skinny ties that don't have a strange pattern are kind of hard to find. This tie is classy-looking."
-Nicole P. of New York, NY

"Firstly, these shoes are even cuter in person. I love wearing heels with my everyday clothes, and I love retro/40s/50s/60s rockabilly style stuff. So while I am not a dancer, I figured these shoes would likely be very comfortable and durable... and they were! I would buy this brand again, and I wish this brand had more styles! A good buy."
-A. Grass of Huntsville, AL

"I ordered this shoe a couple of months ago and couldn't be happier! The shoe runs true to size, as advertised, though you might consider ordering a half size up if you want to be able to wear thick socks with your shoes (I don't wear socks with mine at all). Because of the mesh and laces, these shoes should be able to fit most foot shapes, although you may have trouble if your heels are wide. My feet are narrow in the heels and wide across the ball of the foot -- I had no problems. Thus far, my shoes show no signs of wear. The heels have snap-on plastic soles and come with a replacement pair (the rest of the sole is leather). With the wear I've seen, I don't expect to have to replace them any time soon. A good buy and exactly what I expected!"
-R.A. Broadbear

"If you are looking for shoes for swing dancing, especially for dancing Lindy Hop or Balboa, Aris Allens are the undisputed market leader. Most professional/competition-level leads wear either the white or black Aris Allen captoes and some follows do too! The secret is the raw-leather sole which is slicker than suede and maintains better too. If you dance Balboa, or want to do lots of spins and slides, these are the shoes to own."
-Riz

"I was very happy with the shoes; very well-made, and very comfortable; but as they were a size too big, I had to return them. When I called the store I was very impressed by their response. The service is outstanding and Lauren, the young lady who took care of me is very friendly, helpful and a great asset to the company. She immediately resolved the issue without adding more work for the customer. Strongly recommended."
-B. Cousy of Boston, MA

"These shoes are great for dancing because they have suede on the bottom so you can just slide across the floor!"
-Sarah of Hawaii

"I bought these shoes as a Christmas present for my husband, since we've been studying Argentine tango for a year now. He was delighted and surprised, but nixed the Cuban heel. However, it all worked out perfectly as he had to be in Baltimore a couple of weeks later, in the same neighborhood as the company's retail outlet there and exchanged them in a hassle-free experience for some regular-heeled shoes. He's been singing the praises of these shoes for the comfort they provide -- really nice fit and cushioning -- and they're moving his dancing to another level! Note -- there's a temptation to make them his standard dress shoes, because they are so comfortable. The quality of materials and attention to detail in construction are really very impressive in these Aris Allen shoes."
-Stephanie C. of New Jersey

"Ordered on a whim, was looking for a dress shoe to go with a white sport coat. Selected two, and reviewed decision with my fashion consultants (my kids), and this one was it!"
-L. of Detroit, MI

"The last pair of dance shoes I bought were over $100 and they didn't have leather on the heals of the shoes. I was extremely happy to find that there was leather on the entire bottom of these shoes! I love Lindy, Charleston, and East Coast swing and I highly recommend these shoes."
-D. Reynolds of Los Angeles, CA

"I do so love my little flapper-style shoes! I am a size 8.5 and these shoes were very snug when I got them; in future I'll order a half size up! But they are so lovely and now that I've broken them in they are quite comfy! All in all great authentic shoes!"
-Pam of Frederick, MD

"Great company! Cute shoes, but sadly they did not fit. DanceStore was really great about the return, though!"
-Meghan of Tallahassee, FL

"This was a Christmas gift for my son and he was very impressed with color and style of the ties."
-Helen of Scarsdale, NY

"Comfy shoes! Wore them for a formal even; fast response and fair price -- thanks!"
-J. Daniels of Lynchburg, TN

"Excellent service. Exactly what I ordered and it arrived only 3 days after it was shipped. I had contacted DanceStore because I wanted the item to arrive before the estimated delivery date and they made it happen."
-B. Martin of New York, NY

"BEST SERVICE IN THE WORLD! Thank you so much. Fastest shipping on the planet! Would definitely recommend DanceStore to others. Keep up the great work!!!"
-E. Murray of Baltimore, MD