Shoe Recommendation

[Tammie M]

I've been doing a lot of line dancing indoors and outdoors on concrete floors, usually for 2 to 3 hours a session. Currently I wear a pair of Bloch split sole jazz shoes which have a heel. My feet have started complaining and I think it may be because of the heel. I need shoes that have support and will allow me to pivot. I also do a little spinning. I think this would be similar to doing Zumba on concrete floors. I am hoping Zumba and dance lovers have some comfortable but supportive shoe recommendations. I was wondering if cheer-leading shoes would be a possibility.

[warriorprincess]

Oooh, this is a good question. I'd like to know too.

[kittybug]

I don't know if the Bloch's you're wearing now are like ones I had back in the day when dinosaurs roamed the earth, but I would suggest to search Amazon for "split-sole dance sneakers" for some other options to look at. They support while still allowing articulation in the feet and the like, and many have more of a sole than the Bloch's I'm thinking of.

I got myself a pair of this type of shoe because I do a LOT of barre type workouts and was having issues with my feet from other higher impact stuff that I needed to calm down. I LOVE these shoes and find they have helped tremendously.

Hope that helps!

[Tammie M]

This is the model I have used for several years but now they seem to bother the tops of my feet above the arch. They are split sole. They are great for non concrete floors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041IXKOU...mVk&th=1&psc=1

[FirmDancer]

Originally Posted by Tammie M

This is the model I have used for several years but now they seem to bother the tops of my feet above the arch. They are split sole. They are great for non concrete floors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041IXKOU...mVk&th=1&psc=1

I wore those at one time!

[kittybug]

Tammie, those look nice but sorry they bother your feet! My only other suggestion would be to try a similar shoe in another brand and see if they don't bother your feet. And/or maybe the Bloch's have worn out and are therefore bothering your feet?

Keep us posted!!

[Tammie M]

I just took a change and ordered a pair of Fuego Dance Sneakers. They claim to be suitable for most floors including concrete. Hopefully they will live up to their advertising. When I was reading the reviews someone had written that they wore these to the last line dance event that I attended and said good things about them. Of course that was not on a concrete floor. I had worn my Blochs and my feet were a little tired but I had no serious issues.

I'll let you know in a few weeks if these shoes match the advertising.

[kittybug]

Originally Posted by Tammie M

I just took a change and ordered a pair of Fuego Dance Sneakers. They claim to be suitable for most floors including concrete. Hopefully they will live up to their advertising. When I was reading the reviews someone had written that they wore these to the last line dance event that I attended and said good things about them. Of course that was not on a concrete floor. I had worn my Blochs and my feet were a little tired but I had no serious issues.

I'll let you know in a few weeks if these shoes match the advertising.

Great! I looked those up and they look fantastic. Do report back!!

[Tammie M]

I received my Fuegos shoes and wanted to report that I am happy with them. I even ordered a second pair. I have worn them twice when dancing on concrete and did not have trouble with turns and spins. I also wore them at a 3 day line dance event where we danced 5 to 8 hours a day. I saw my chiropractor the day after returning and she thought my feet did well with that much dancing. She did not say that when I returned from the previous event where I wore my Bloch split sole shoes. I also noticed many of the instructors and other students were wearing Fuegos. If I dance for a shorter time the Bloch's work well but I think my feet need arch support when I dance for longer periods of time. I also think it is easier to turn on concrete with the Fuegos. By the way, they do make split soles also.

[kittybug]

Originally Posted by Tammie M

I received my Fuegos shoes and wanted to report that I am happy with them. I even ordered a second pair. I have worn them twice when dancing on concrete and did not have trouble with turns and spins. I also wore them at a 3 day line dance event where we danced 5 to 8 hours a day. I saw my chiropractor the day after returning and she thought my feet did well with that much dancing. She did not say that when I returned from the previous event where I wore my Bloch split sole shoes. I also noticed many of the instructors and other students were wearing Fuegos. If I dance for a shorter time the Bloch's work well but I think my feet need arch support when I dance for longer periods of time. I also think it is easier to turn on concrete with the Fuegos. By the way, they do make split soles also.

I was just thinking about you and this thread the other day! Thank you so much for the update! I'll put these on my list now, hah!!