Women's and men's dance shoes

If you are increasingly attracted to dance fitness, you are planning or have already started doing hip-hop, R`n`B, Electrodance or jazz modern, then it's time to seriously think about purchasing special dance shoes. Someone said that in dance everyone has their own image, their own soul. And your sneakers! we will add.

Dance sneakers are not like classic sports shoes. The sole of these shoes is not solid. It is located only under the nose and heel. The arch of the base is textile. This design provides better cushioning, flexibility of the dancer's foot, the ability to perform a variety of movements without fear of injury.

The upper of the sneaker is usually made of fabric, suede, or soft leather. Laces and elastic bands provide a snug fit on the leg.

Most often, dance sneakers are universal. They are suitable for both men and women.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the crazy rhythms of jazz shook the world. It was then that this type of dance shoes appeared, resembling soft shoes, or Czech shoes in appearance.The invention of jazz shoes (or jazz sneakers) is credited to the first jazz dancer, and later to the film actor Joe Frisco. Whether this is really so is difficult to judge, but a huge number of performances and rehearsals of professional dancers of our era cannot do without jazz. Often they are found in fitness rooms.

The top of jazz shoes is made of leather or textile. The outsole is made of durable rubber to soften the impact, or suede to make it easier to slip.

There are men's and women's styles of jazz sneakers. They differ in the height of the top, the presence of a heel and the nature of the attachment. In some models, the leg is fixed with elastic bands crossed crosswise, in others - with laces. Which ones do you prefer?

When choosing shoes for dancing, it is important to familiarize yourself with the size table, choose your own and be sure to try it on. Jazz shoes should be your size, fit snugly around your leg.

On the inner surface of the shoes there should not be any folds and seams that can cause discomfort when moving.

Jazz shoes with a textile upper will be more economical than leather ones. They don't need to be broken in.

Jazz shoes, jazz ballet shoes are suitable for Latin American and European dance programs.They are convenient to work out the basic movements of the waltz, rumba, samba, tango, quickstep, jive, paso doble, cha-cha-cha, rock and roll, body ballet.

When choosing dance shoes, it is not difficult to get confused in the variety of models presented in dance stores and on the Internet. Here are a few well-known brands whose shoes are appreciated by masters of choreography around the world.

Sansha was founded by Frank Raul Duvall in 1982. Currently, dancers from Great Britain, Japan, America, Australia, Eastern Europe prefer products of this brand.

In the arsenal of the company there are shoes for every taste: shoes for passionate tango and intriguing flamenco, boots for exciting step, sneakers for dynamic hip-hop, women's and men's jazz shoes with low and high tops, lace-up or elastic.

In a range of sneakers, the Lido model is presented in black and skin colors. Can be made from leather or durable fabric.

The Sansha Dinamo low-top sneakers have colorful inserts and a lightweight rubber outsole.

Dancers of the "Sport" series in fuchsia color with black inserts in the form of stripes will allow the dancer to easily and painlessly rise to the toes. The upper is made of highly ventilated mesh fabric with pieces of nubuck and faux leather. The polyurethane sole of this model is comfortable when jumping and pushing.

A shoe brand with a long history. In the 1930s, the company began producing ballet shoes under the direction of the Russian-born shoemaker Jacob Blok. The business becomes successful pretty quickly.Bloch now offers fashionistas around the world the ultimate in soft ballerinas in a variety of colors and styles, and is still renowned for its fine dance shoes.

The Slipstream is one of the most popular Bloch jazz shoes. Air-permeable mesh around the perimeter of the boot provides good ventilation of the foot. Tape closure secures the shoe tightly to the foot. The double-layered heel provides comfort, springs well when jumping. Soft lining wicks away moisture.

If we talk about Bloch dance shoes, then their main feature is the unique structure of the sole, which does not leave marks on the floor, the use of mesh fabric for the upper and bold color schemes.

Lightweight and stretchy, SO 522 PNK-BLK FLASH with woven embellishment and comfortable lacing will appeal to lovers of bright accents.

The SO 512 FUSION shoe model is designed for rehearsal work in the studio. The outsole of these shoes is divided into three parts. The new spin and grip design allows support for the dancer's foot, making movements safer.

Wave-shaped panels accent the colorful WAWE sneakers. Suitable for performances. They can be matched to the color of any suit.

The new model SO 921 GRAPH was created to be universal. It is suitable for both dancing and fitness. A one-piece, multi-layered outsole provides responsiveness and cushioning as you jump, while a high-top upper secures your shin.

The only Russian company with a worldwide reputation that produces specialized footwear and clothing for a variety of dance disciplines. Among her customers are circus and ballet artists, fitness instructors, yoga masters, many adherents of a healthy lifestyle and outdoor activities.Since 1988, the brand has been successfully developing under the guidance of economist and entrepreneur Nikolai Yuryevich Grishko.

They have a classic sole structure for jazz shoes. It is divided in two, which allows the dancer to bend the foot, spin, feel free to perform all sorts of choreographic delights.

Soft jazz sneakers with rubber soles are made from natural, breathable materials of high quality, such as leather, suede, tarpaulin.

Grishko dance shoes won't please you with their bright colors (they are black), but dancers from more than 70 countries of the world can vouch for their quality.

Famous shoe brand with more than a century of history.

Since 1887, dance shoes with an Italian character have won the hearts of dancers. It featured Bob Foz, Anna Pavlova, Alicia Alonso.

The Dansneaker Rock It is one of the most popular Dansneaker running shoes.In this model, the polyurethane sole is successfully combined with a mesh upper and synthetic nubuck and suede inserts.

The Fierce Dansneaker in white is perfect for arch support.

The flat SnakeSpine is suitable for dance and fitness. The space model has mesh or black suede inserts.

The best dance sneakers are lightweight, have a well-cushioned sole, and are durable.

Sneakers Bloch the least severe. Their weight is approximately 500 grams per pair. The manufacturing technology of the sole has no analogues in the world, it is patented, it does not stain the floor covering. In the manufacture of the upper of the shoe, the company uses innovative high-quality materials, which ensures good ventilation of the foot.

Sneakers can be placed in second place in terms of wear resistance Capezio. They are a little heavier than Bloch, but they absorb just as well, the sole does not stain the floor.

Sneakers Sansha less wear resistant than their counterparts. The sole leaves marks in the course of employment.

Sneakers of the Russian brand will cost more than the previous ones Grishko. A model with a fabric top will cost 4-4.7 thousand rubles, with a mesh - about 7 thousand rubles. The outsole of these shoes is the heaviest.

It's no secret that sneakers are an invariable attribute of a rapper. Since the first Troop Pro Model with the pseudonym of the famous hip-hopper LL Cool J on the heel, a lot of water has flowed, several generations of rap artists and sneakers have changed.Iconic Nike - Air Jordan in 2003 is replaced by Reebok S. Carter and Reebok G Unti, in 2005 the Adidas-Superstar anniversary series appears, in 2007 Puma releases the Yo collection, then Nike - the new iconic Air Force I model.

What to look for when choosing hip hop sneakers?

1. Shoes should be lightweight. Heavy shoes will interfere with the speed and smoothness of movement.
2. Sneakers should be comfortable and of high quality, chosen according to size. They should not rub the leg, or fall off it. The sole of the sneakers should bend well, cushion, and have anti-slip properties.
3. Sneakers should be beautiful and stylish. Iconic Nike, Air Force 1, Superstar and Adidas Forum models are just some of the favorites of true rappers.