| When selecting a ballroom dancing shoe, there are | | | | important to examine the construction of the shoe. |
| many considerations that come into play. For some, | | | | Examining the stitching of the leather will tell you |
| particularly those new to ballroom dancing, price may | | | | something about the quality of the shoe. Small even |
| be a determining factor. Other criteria include | | | | stitches indicate a quality shoe, while large, uneven |
| comfort, protection, support and appearance. | | | | stitches suggest that the shoe will not last long. |
| Shoe sizing for ballroom dance shoes is different | | | | Additional hints of quality can be found by looking for |
| from that of ordinary shoes. The shoes are intended | | | | other flaws, like sloppy gluing. Poor construction may |
| to fit more closely to the foot. There should not be | | | | not only lead to a short life for the shoe, it can |
| any additional room in the toe of the shoe. Also, | | | | damage a dancer's foot. Be particularly watchful for |
| ballroom dance shoes are almost always listed in | | | | sharp edges around the ankle or poorly constructed |
| British sizes. Because of these factors, it is very | | | | seams on the interior of the shoe that can cause |
| important to try the shoes on, and spend a while | | | | chafing. |
| walking around in them to ensure they fit properly. If | | | | For women, a standard rule is not to buy black dance |
| you have ordered the shoes online, walk around on a | | | | shoes if you are planning to compete. Women rarely |
| carpeted surface to check the fit. Once they have | | | | wear black shoes in competition, it is better to wear |
| been worn on a hard surface, you will not be able to | | | | flesh-colored, gold or bronze because these colors |
| return them. | | | | blend into the foot and make the leg appear longer. |
| When deciding on a ballroom dance shoe, it is | | | | |