Which shoes do you wear?? - ATS - tribe.netTribe.net. Local ConnectionsRe: Which shoes do you wear??JoYhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#40f58713-3656-4e02-978f-a0342e99bd192009-11-21T17:19:31Z2009-11-21T17:19:31ZWendy--- that's smart! And indeed less-ghetto-fabulous than my taped tootsies! :)JoY2009-11-21T17:19:31ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??principessa crankypantshttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#450df608-a51f-4ec0-a415-62e011146e4d2009-11-19T01:14:17Z2009-11-19T01:14:17ZMy gym shoes doe the same thing, Joy. I end up wearing little black footies, the kind you'd wear with ballet flats or pumps. They're invisible with the shoes, and help protect the spots where the shoes split, and also hide the fact that the shoes are split. :-)principessa crankypants2009-11-19T01:14:17ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??JoYhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#1efbc697-0013-49eb-9ac5-ab0af2e2a18c2009-11-19T00:13:12Z2009-11-19T00:13:12ZI've been wearing the GymX capezio shoes on indoor surfaces and maryjanes for outdoor--- I definitely need to put in instep or insole for my mary janes, cuz the friction rub is murder....
I adore the GymX shoes--but within 2 weeks of having them the seams split on bulgey parts of my knobby dancer feet and I was bummed! I taped them ( cuz Im ghetto like that, and hate stabbing myself with a needle when sewing suede) and I am considering getting a pair o the black Bloch slip on jazz slippers. My old jazz oxfords were never comfortable due to the laces on my boney metatarsals.....JoY2009-11-19T00:13:12ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Jemhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#119150cb-04ff-481b-9870-bf5d102197222009-11-18T00:23:43Z2009-11-18T00:23:43ZWhen I started dancing I used my plain old capezio black jazz shoes (http://www.pagelinx.com/cgi-shopper/search.cgi/cpzo/ezshopper?user_id=29446-20091017&1_option=3&0=EJ1&database=dbase1.exm&template=viewdetails.htm )...since then I've tried all kinds of other things, barefoot, paws, undeez, ballet slippers, whatever...and I always come back to my capezio jazz shoes. They lace up, so they don't move around, and while they don't have that nice look that barefoot has, when your skirts come all the way down to the floor, who cares, right?
They are just slippery enough to handle spins, and have just enough traction to not fall on my butt. I love them.Jem2009-11-18T00:23:43ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Tasha-Rosehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#bfb10422-aa80-4e1f-a9a3-44c141591cc12009-11-15T23:17:21Z2009-11-15T23:17:21ZI have a pair of the lyrical sandals listed there and I happen to LOVE leather ballet flats. LOVE THEM. my absolute favorite thing t dance in when I need my foot completely covered...perhaps it comes from my ballet days.Tasha-Rose2009-11-15T23:17:21ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??"Shay"http://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#85103589-6eb6-4232-bc58-ed0f7e7f2f2d2009-11-14T19:24:58Z2009-11-14T19:24:58ZI have a wide foot, with bunion (so strangely shaped), and have both Dance Paws and Foot Undeez. I like them and honestly recommend them both for different reasons.
Dance Paws stay put no matter what. They feel like an extension of my foot really. And they blend in more, looking less like I have anything on my foot at all. But it is a pain in the ass to get my toes through the little toe holes. Yes, you can cut them wider and I have, but you don't want to cut them too large or it will potentially shift with more give in there, and you could compromise the strength of the fabric between each toe the smaller you cut that. The individual toe-holes can be worth it, though, as they are just a function of what makes them work so great.
Foot Undeez have a tiny bit of shift for me, but it is so much easier to have just one thong between the big toe and second toe. This thing makes it look a little more obvious when I wear them, but then again, some students love that aspect and get zebra and cheetah prints to show them off. :)
So as a wide foot person, Leana, I recommend either, depending on your priorities."Shay"2009-11-14T19:24:58ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leigh Annehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#2308bee8-daba-4d72-bafa-497c6469da412009-11-14T16:17:02Z2009-11-14T16:17:02ZI use the Foot Undeez, and yes, they're good and cheap, but they only last me about a month before I dance the leather pad right off. Still, I prefer them for "almost barefoot" spinning control and feeling the floor. For difficult surfaces, I use either a china flat like this: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Cotton-Mary-Chinese-Shoes/dp/B000A2T3EM and I put a Dr. Scholl's insert into them. For parades or dancing on asphalt, I use the Capezio Dance Sneaker - a bit of an adjustment for spins, but it saves my feet, which is the most important thing.Leigh Anne2009-11-14T16:17:02ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Zinahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#d20012e3-8f19-4fff-8657-7683eb3f35af2009-11-13T18:54:53Z2009-11-13T18:54:53ZI have a pair like this and I love wearing them! They're also easy to decorate.Zina2009-11-13T18:54:53ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??telebombhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#e9fe9595-61fc-488a-9257-d14ab3f4661c2009-11-13T08:08:54Z2009-11-13T08:08:54ZI adore my bloch jazz shoes
http://www.discountdance.com/spframe_set.php3?mf=/dancewear/style_S0431L.html&camp=Froogle_S0431L&utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=S0431L&utm_campaign=Spring+2009
They accept my orthotics and don't have a big wad under the ball of my foot. I found their all blackness a little stark, so I got a sharpie paint pen and painted henna like designs on them and they look great!telebomb2009-11-13T08:08:54ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Durrahhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#52da17bd-f3c5-40cb-a0e7-f7a78ed426972009-05-20T12:25:49Z2009-05-20T12:25:49ZI have very wide feet and have never had a problem with them rolling off.Durrah2009-05-20T12:25:49ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#2fbb3d34-fc7b-4c0f-a164-3ef6bdf959b22009-05-20T05:31:16Z2009-05-20T05:31:16ZLeslie, I haven't tried the FootUndeez because I was afraid they'd roll off because the ball of my foot is wide. Do you have a narrower or wider foot?? Curious, since you LOOOOVVEE them and I have yet to find a pair of dance shoes that I can truly say I love.Leana2009-05-20T05:31:16ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Fieldhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#808ca14f-c10f-4bb8-9c32-ed416004aec62009-05-20T01:32:53Z2009-05-20T01:29:48ZI've had a pair of Dance Paws for a while now and at first they were tight and uncomfortable on my toes. Then they were OK but now they slip around my foot so the padding is on the side instead of underneath! Maybe they only have a 6 month life span.
My favorite footwear is my leather moccasins. I wear the ankle boot style. Love them love them love them! Since they lace right up like a boot they don't budge. Buffalo or Moosehide ones are thick and very durable, they'll last for years. I have a pair of golden 'loons for under my skirts so they blend in nicely. I am going to get a black pair too.
www.hidesinhand.com/catalogue/moccasins/hih_moccasins_05.html
I also have a pair of the Deerskin Ballet moccasins which are thinner and softer and washable!
www.hidesinhand.com/catalogue/moccasins/hih_moccasins_04.htmlField2009-05-20T01:29:48ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Durrahhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#1aa74da1-a2f7-48d4-bdac-0b8d283aef972009-05-17T12:01:59Z2009-05-17T12:01:59ZI wear FootUndeez for smooth surfaces all the time! They work really great. I have three pairs, cause I couldn't resist buying their leopard-print and tattoo-print, for practice :) I love them.
I've worn gillies before, had a pair left over from doing Irish dance, but I need a good hard-sole shoe for when you have to dance on concrete. Haven't found one I love yet, though. Just ones that are "pretty good".Durrah2009-05-17T12:01:59ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Matthewhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#1b187434-ebc0-4657-85b8-90a8b0294e882009-05-17T11:41:52Z2009-05-17T11:41:52ZCord-soled martial-arts shoes if outside, barefoot inside. I've tried the sleeves for the balls of my feet, but can't seem to get the right size. :)Matthew2009-05-17T11:41:52ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Lesliehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#4461dd0f-48cc-4d22-b817-572c156e6c4d2009-05-17T00:14:15Z2009-05-17T00:14:15ZToday I got a great pair of "dance paws" ... except, they're not dance paws. They're made by 'Capezio' and they're called "FootUndeez" and they fit better and are cheaper (dance paws = $35, Capezio's FootUndeez = $20). And I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE them.
Thanks so much for pointing me at the dance paws. I went to get those, and found these next to them. I'm thrilled :)Leslie2009-05-17T00:14:15ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??conniehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#7a1c8222-2f3b-403f-84c5-06a6d3f322732009-05-13T22:51:04Z2009-05-13T22:51:04ZBeing that I am a tiny bit older and have been standing on cement for lots of years,so my feet have "issues" Several of us in my Troupe do actually, I have a pair of black lace up Aravon shoes that are just not very pretty but have memory foam lining and great arch support with a smooth yet stable sole that works great for most surfaces. My toTroupe mates have found similar styles from other manufacturers, we do often dance on cement for performances and nothing will eat your shoes faster than that.
Indoors practice many of us use Capezio jazz shoes, especially in areas that only allow dance shoes or bare feet, the articulated soles allow some surprising support and facilitate easy spinning too. The leather is very soft and should be purchased slightly tight as they will stretch and conform to your foot.
Happy dancing!!connie2009-05-13T22:51:04ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Tehanihttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#1fe51d76-c221-47f3-ba4f-2f768687c3652009-05-11T02:59:12Z2009-05-11T02:59:12Zteehee....
I want some for my paws!!! And they're already here in town according to the vendor page!!!!
Awesome!!! Thanks for the tip!Tehani2009-05-11T02:59:12ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#6b58a9f0-5750-4535-8f8c-aed21cb996da2009-05-11T02:49:14Z2009-05-11T02:49:14ZThanks for the tip!!Leana2009-05-11T02:49:14ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Lesliehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#afbc8931-8085-452a-9438-7c34387f9b722009-05-11T02:34:33Z2009-05-11T02:34:33ZThose dance paws look like a great option. I may give those a go. Thanks, Quinn!Leslie2009-05-11T02:34:33ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Lesliehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#c34b243f-20f6-40c2-82eb-6eaaacb8d3f92009-05-11T02:33:00Z2009-05-11T02:33:00ZAH HA!!!! Those look much more comfy than the ones I'm using now. I hate those damn canvas ballet flats. Thanks for the suggestion Wendy!! :)Leslie2009-05-11T02:33:00ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#8531d638-1d37-4c8c-a7f8-47b0af204ee12009-05-11T02:15:16Z2009-05-11T02:15:16Zthese r the ones i had that, when they stretched out the pad wasnt covering the ball of my foot. i'm thinking i actually need a bigger size than i ordered and if that doesn't work i'll try dance paws......somethings gotta work!!!!Leana2009-05-11T02:15:16ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??SOOZhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#3b918bfc-f71d-4b9d-8db7-99ca047692fe2009-05-11T02:06:16Z2009-05-11T02:06:16Zso many great resources! Thanks ladies! I still love my mary janes, chinese flats, ballet slippers, whatever ya want to call them.......
http://www.amazon.com/SASSIE-07-Black-Canvas-Chinese-Mary/dp/B000YQU154/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1242007293&sr=1-6
Sometimes I find them at the mall in Hot Topic or even at the local Rite Aid!SOOZ2009-05-11T02:06:16ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Rebekahhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#7488b0ab-37c6-4edf-9210-2a845988e6b52009-05-11T01:39:15Z2009-05-11T01:39:15ZOooh...did you see these? They were on the bottom of the page with the Irish Steppers...maybe the heel strap would keep the ball of it from bunching up? *shrugs*
http://www.allaboutdance.com/s.nl;jsessionid=0a010c451f4370a1836e3b1c438c9570bfe57a72ae21.e3eTaxiMa38Te3yLe0?it=A&id=11893&sc=2&category=68Rebekah2009-05-11T01:39:15ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Quinnhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#053d1d5c-8abc-4c05-932d-73e6bdf358a02009-05-11T00:46:46Z2009-05-11T00:46:46ZThe Dance Paws don't budge. Like at all. Well, on me, at least, and I have a thin foot.
They're actually kinda snug, and made w/powermesh, with a pretty snug elastic band that sits about mid arch, so they're pretty secure...Quinn2009-05-11T00:46:46ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#2a3511fd-4edf-49c1-917b-4165230676342009-05-10T23:24:46Z2009-05-10T23:24:46ZLeslie these look like the ones I just bought, except mine are black too. So uncomfortable, and for me very slippery. The other night, I put those on and we were doing spins, and I felt like it was my first day spinning. I couldn't control myself at all! Ridiculous!Leana2009-05-10T23:24:46ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#5629b5c7-26a6-44ef-b151-b4f09aff5bd42009-05-10T23:17:59Z2009-05-10T23:17:59ZI'm a size 10 too, but the ball of my foot is wider than my heel and I have a high arch. I once also had the Bloch things that look like Dance Paws, but they kept rolling off my foot.....grrrrrrrrrrrr. I wonder if the XL Dance Paws would work......hmmmm.
Thanks for all the suggestions!
I DO prefer my toes and heel revealed for control. The only reason I wear shoes at all, is for more slip and padding to protect the ball of my foot. it really hurts me if I don't.Leana2009-05-10T23:17:59ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Rebekahhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#7e1f9078-5cbc-4e88-ae2a-ad4f8dcd47a02009-05-10T18:22:06Z2009-05-10T18:22:06ZI have the Capezio Irish Steppers...
http://www.allaboutdance.com/Capezio-Irish-Stepper-391
But, they are slippery on the bottom...if you have an old yoga mat, you could cut a small circle out of it and attach it to the ball of the slipper...this might solve the slip-sliding...Rebekah2009-05-10T18:22:06ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Quinnhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#9d8acf01-8d26-459c-9ced-0c161ee082522009-05-10T17:28:52Z2009-05-10T17:28:52Zalso, since the toes are free, they allow you to control spins, etc...
I've had mine for a few years, and they're holding up great. I have the originals, w/the unpadded sole (all they made at the time) and would be likely to order the padded, just to try it. It really does feel like you're barefoot...
The only thing I've since learned about my feet is that I wear a 10, which they call an XL, but my feet are thin (as in how "tall" they are as seen from the side) so I prob. would have done better w/the L. There's just a bit more bulk on the sides of my feet (I can't feel it when wearing them)
Other than that, I've been super happy w/them!Quinn2009-05-10T17:28:52ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Quinnhttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#b54209a6-fd3e-4471-bfcb-006d1a2390312009-05-10T17:23:47Z2009-05-10T17:23:47ZI wear these if on a smooth surface: http://www.dancepaws.com/products.html
and "Kung fu" mary janes if outdoors/rough surface
They work really well to cushion the ball of the foot, and give some "grip" w/the heel since it's exposed...
LUV them! :)Quinn2009-05-10T17:23:47ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#c2e6a492-c517-4d51-94da-66a9f6a68be72009-05-10T17:20:47Z2009-05-10T17:20:47ZThese are the ones I'm currently wearing (Gym X). They are ok, but still can be slippery. Not as bad as the $35 ballet shoes I just bought though. I even roughed them up with a brush like you're supposed to. I don't know what I'm doing wrong, since ballet dancers wear these and obviously they have control with them. I don't know if it's a matter of just breaking them in more or what!Leana2009-05-10T17:20:47ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??principessa crankypantshttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#b46d06b7-3f89-4904-8994-0fe20a49b4ee2009-05-10T14:44:29Z2009-05-10T14:44:29ZLeslie, these are what I wear:
http://www.capeziostore.com/Gym_X-p17278.html
I like them better than ballet flats, because the sole is flat and thin, so I can still feel the floor, and spread my toes.
The downside is that because the sole is so thin, I wear them out pretty quickly.principessa crankypants2009-05-10T14:44:29ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Lesliehttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#8fc334c4-dc5f-4a73-923e-09c0ebddec3a2009-05-09T14:15:09Z2009-05-09T14:15:09ZI was wondering the same. I use these ballet flats. I like them, but they are hella uncomfortable, and, I hate em'.
http://www.danceshop.co.nz/catalog/images/canvas%20white.jpg
(mine are black).
Mine are dying now (talk about a shoe that's totally not durable on the bottom!!) ... so it's time for something new, and I am open to suggestions!!
:)Leslie2009-05-09T14:15:09ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#97ebd8d2-ccbc-4cb6-97c0-84a78ce033e92009-05-09T05:27:35Z2009-05-09T05:27:35ZThe gymnastic shoes your talking about, are they the soft, canvas ones with the suede soles? Those are the ones I have. They're ok, not fabulous but ok. I have the most control in the Sandasols, but I have a long foot and after they stretch, they don't cover my entire ball of the foot. I can't afford to keep buying shoes and fail but I'm thinking maybe I should get a bigger size. So hard. I definitely don't like to dance barefoot unless I'm doing a slower dance or solo. Any fast, improv and forget it.....gotta have a shoe.Leana2009-05-09T05:27:35ZRe: Which shoes do you wear??principessa crankypantshttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#bd3dc27c-e871-4298-bffe-26917f4689872009-05-09T05:19:45Z2009-05-09T05:19:45ZI'm a big fan of the gymnast shoes. They can be slippery on some surfaces, if that's the case, I dance barefoot. Once you break the gymnast shoes in, they do get a bit more traction.principessa crankypants2009-05-09T05:19:45ZWhich shoes do you wear??Leanahttp://ATS.tribe.net/thread/390abc0b-887c-4b11-aeaf-e27347b6d039#b492d371-e083-434e-b363-83056e9567242009-05-09T04:54:26Z2009-05-09T04:54:26ZOk, so I've had an issue finding the right dance shoes for me! I've gone through 2 pairs of Sandasols, 2 different sizes and they always do the same thing.......that is after they stretch the padding on the bottom slides too far back and doesn't protect the ball of my foot. I actually like these the best but it hurts alot when I'm up on my toes once they stretch. The first pair I had did this so I got a smaller size and those did the same thing. You're supposed to go down a couple sizes from your street shoes, but now I'm wondering if I should get a bigger size???? Then I got the Capezio Dancesleaker, but those made my feet too hot and squashed my toes. Then I got some gymnastic shoes and those are ok, but can be slippery when spinning and I feel like I have no control. The last pair of shoes I bought were ballet shoes and holy moly.........i have zero control when spinning! It's ridiculous! I don't know what to do.
Any feedback out there is much appreciated.Leana2009-05-09T04:54:26Z