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Lycra

Posted by richip

12/10/2001 3:45:00 PM

Hi, again.

It seems leather is the general consensus. Let me ask another question: to people who've used lycra shoes (the dance shoes vendor in Edmonton sells them), can you compare them to leather or other material type shoes?

re: Best material for ballroom dancing shoes

Posted by Blair

12/10/2001 10:29:00 AM

If you only want a single pair, I would recommend a general purpose men's black leather ballroom dance shoes which will come with suede soles. The suede soles give you some grip without sticking to the floor. Watch out for synthetic leather uppers, they are not very durable.

These shoes aren't suited for wearing on the street or dancing in clubs where the floors are dirty or wet from spilled drinks. I know a few people who use dance sneakers (Jazz sneakers) for for this type of dancing (country, swing or latin).

Blair

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