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We have tango shoes available for our club members. Find out more information in the tabs below!
What are tango shoes?
What are tango shoes?
Tango shoes will make your dance experience more comfortable and lighter on your joints. You will want shoes that are:
Flexible
Flexible
You should be able to stand on the ball of the foot; ideally, your shoe will bend with your feet. Stiff shoes will limit your range of motion.
True to size
True to size
This will make it easier not to step on your partner and have more awareness of how much space your feet occupy. But remember, they should be comfortable, not small.
Slippery
Slippery
Your shoes should be slippery enough to allow you to spin when standing on the ball of one foot. Leaders and followers alike! This usually translates into leather/suede soles.
Our beginner shoes
Our beginner shoes
Why dance in tango practice shoes?
Why dance in tango practice shoes?
Practice shoes protect your knees during pivoting and support your ankles. It also has more flexibility which allow you to point or flex your feet.
Styles Available
Styles Available
Mens Shoes
Wide Toe Box
Softer and more flexible sole
2.5cm heel
Unisex Shoes
Narrow Toe Box
Softer and more flexible sole
1cm heel
Unisex Shoes
Narrow Toe Box
Stiffer sole with arch support
2cm heel
Shoes pricing:
Shoes: $35
Grad discount: $10 off if you pay class fee per semester. That is, $60 semester + shoes
Faculty, Post-docs, Staff and Affiliates discount: $5 off if you pay class fee per semester. That is, $100 semester + shoes.
Other recommended brands
Other recommended brands
Madamme Pivot
DNI
Harlem Shoes (they take a LONG time to arrive, but are worth the wait)
DNI??
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