Dancers shoes

Wife wanted me to post to find out were dancers get their shoes. She wants to get the type that are "Mary Janes" with straps in the back that dancers wear. She can't find them anywhere!

Thanks!

I get mine at a local dance supply store...in my experience it's better to buy them in person than online, because she'll want to try them on and make sure she can dance in them comfortably. However, if the online store has a good return policy, and you are not near a dance supply store, then it's a good second option.

Is she looking for character shoes? (they often look like Mary Janes, as do Flamenco shoes).

The "straps in the back" is what threw me - most of my Mary Jane-like shoes don't have straps in the back - just over the top of the foot. Can you clarify?

Updated On: 2/27/06 at 01:43 PM

Thanks for the info! Wife said it's just what she was looking for - "Charactor shoes"......

I have Capezio and I find them very comfortable...only about $25 I think.

Depends on the shape of your foot; I've tried LaDuca's (on the recommendation of several of my friends), but I actually find Capezio's much more comfortable. You can get them (Capezio) from super cheap ($25-ish) up to professional level, which are in the $125 - $150 range.

There's a Capezio outlet on Rt. 23 in NJ, near Rt. 46 and Wayne. They're great for shoes, they seem to have everything in stock.

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I do not think it is a good idea to go to a Dancewear store and "try" shoes on then not purchase them and order online, that is how these stores make their money, also many of them charge a "fitting fee" if you are obvious that you are just sizing and not purchasing. There are many wonderful ballroom shoes out there that have the strap in back as you asked about. Just FYI