Topic: mens dance shoes

[Justine]

I know im on about shoes again but its not for me this time its for my husband, we both want to buy some split sole trainers, ive got mine i bought katz but the question i want to ask is, Do men have the same make as the ladies but bigger size or is their a style just for men? maybe lou can help me on this she likes the shoes haha!!!

                  justine x

[Frodo]

.. Do men have the same make as the ladies but bigger size or is their a style just for men ...

For Bloch's which I've looked at you can get the same named style of shoe for both genders. 

There may well be gender specific styles though.  I don't suppose they sell many large sizes in pink ...

I'm not sure if they are absolutely identical though.

[philsmove]

have a look here - they seem to be unisex

http://www.thedancersshop.co.uk/acatalog/jazz_sneakers.html

[Simon]

Dance trainers are a good starter and also useful for dance workouts, hip hop classes, etc.  I've had a couple of pairs of Bloch trainers over the years.  But I'm informed that split soled shoes aren't all that great for your feet as they will literally stretch and strain them.    I've also felt generally quite restricted when spinning in them. 

For the last couple of months I've worn suede-soled Cuban heeled dance shoes (bought from Dancewell in Clifton).    Comfortable (except when you're trodden on! ), light and slick.  Superb.  They just won't let me plod around the dancefloor.

I'll be wearing them when David and Lily come to town to teach West Coast Swing. 

[Justine]

thanks for that simon & all, but i have just bought myself a pair of katz trainers and my husband blotch, They were cheap from the internet so hope they fit.

[philsmove]

, ....They were cheap from the internet ....

let us know how you get on and if succesfull the ULR

[Justine]

I will let you know how i get on, are they easy to do spins in? i havent got them yet i have only ordered them.

[Mr Cool]

Well I believe that dance trainers are the reason so many dancers bounce often imitating  budgies ignoring the music.  Any serious dancer should seriously  consider Chrome leather soles Fred Astair and Gene Kelly of the past used them  and Steve Mitchell and Ryan Francois do today.  Once you have mastered leather and by the way no floor is too slippery you will find you can slide and move like never before, lets dance smooth  cool and sexy.   

[Justine]

i am getting on fine with my trainers, i can spin very well in them, mr cool i do have leather bottom dance shoes as well but they have heels and lately i have pulled a muscle in the side of my ankle from horse riding so my trainers are lovely at the moment, my trainers are like slippers to dance in, also i jump around like a budgie any way haha!!!! i am not up to scratch for come dancing yet haha!!!

         justine xxx

[Frodo]

Well I believe that dance trainers are the reason so many dancers bounce often imitating  budgies ignoring the music.  Any serious dancer should seriously  consider Chrome leather soles Fred Astair and Gene Kelly of the past used them  and Steve Mitchell and Ryan Francois do today.  Once you have mastered leather and by the way no floor is too slippery you will find you can slide and move like never before, lets dance smooth  cool and sexy.   

So would sticking Chrome leather soles on dance trainers be reasonable ( I've no idea where to get Chrome leather soles though ).

[Mr Cool]

Just use any old suede leather cut it to shape and stick it with bostick Job done. I repair my old Gandalfi shoes in the same way .