Best Ballroom Dance Shoes for Women

Are you looking for the best ballroom dance shoes for women? This list gives you many options to choose from! There are shoes for dance class and lessons, social dancing, and competition!

Do you like shoes?

We LOVE shoes! Shoes in general are kind of a weakness of ours:)

We really love ballroom dance shoes! There are so many pretty options to choose from and so many different kinds of dance shoes.

Ballroom Shoes

Ballroom dancers first need to decide what kind of shoes they want.

Would you like Latin dance shoes? Or are you looking for dance sneakers? Are you looking for character shoes?

There are lots of options!

There are some closed toe shoes on this list that would look great while doing Waltz. And when dancing Latin styles you want to have a Latin shoe.

If you’re looking for a versatile shoe that you can wear for all ballroom styles though you can’t go wrong with a Latin shoe. Especially in class or out social dancing. You can very easily wear Latin heels for any ballroom style and they will work great and look great!

If you’re taking classes and would like to find a comfortable dance shoe then you can also choose one of the closed in tennis shoe style dance shoes that are on the list.

Best Latin Ballroom Dance Shoes

When choosing your shoes there are multiple things to consider.

First do you want to wear high heels or a low heel?

Skill level can help determine this. If you’re just starting out, or if you struggle with balance, you might want to start with a low heel. They will help give you better balance. However if you are someone who loves heels you are probably fine to start out in high heels. We did and it wasn’t a problem.

You can also choose the heel height you desire. Low heels can start around 1″ or you can get a higher heel like 3″ Cuban heels. Or anything in between! There are lots of options!

Also if you’re just starting out or if you are just dancing for fun you don’t need a super expensive pair of ballroom heels.

My first pair of shoes were very inexpensive, however they are very comfortable shoes and are easy to dance in. Unless I’ve been dancing for hours my feet feel great in them. They are flexible, soft, and do not rub your feet. If you are interested in a shoe like this I have actually listed it as the first shoe on this list! They are a very affordable price with a comfortable fit.

They actually look identical to the shoes they carry at the studio but are much cheaper!

Best Dance Shoes

When choosing new dance shoes you also need to consider the color.

If you are competing then you need to get a nude or flesh colored shoe. Something in the brownish tan family.

However if you are social dancing or taking ballroom dance lessons you can choose any color you would like:) Ballroom dance shoes come in a variety of colors! There are some beautiful red, pink and silver shoes on this list!

Also The sole of the shoe is very important in ballroom dance. You want to make sure you are using proper dance shoes. You can find split sole shoes which will aid in the flexibility of the feet, making it easier to get on the ball of your foot.

The most important reason for buying actual ballroom shoes and not just using any regular shoes is the bottom of the shoe. The shoe needs to have soft suede outsoles. You want the bottom of your shoe to be soft leather or suede and not a hard sole that can stick to the floor.

The suede sole will allow you to easily turn on the ball of your foot, making you look like one of the professional dancers that you see on TV;)

We hope that this list helps you to find the best type of shoes for you for ballroom dancing! Have fun and break a leg!

Best Ballroom Dance Shoes for Men

Also don’t forget to get shoes for your dance partner!

We have compiled a list of the Best Ballroom Dance Shoes for Men here. You will look great dancing together in your new shoes:)

Best Ballroom Dance Shoes for Kids

Also if you have kids that ballroom dance or who will be starting ballroom dance lessons be sure to get them their own dance shoes as well!

We have put together a list of some of the Best Ballroom Dance Shoes for Kids here. There are some adorable shoe options to choose from!

Latin Dance Outfits

Also don’t forget the rest of your ensemble!

You need more than shoes for ballroom dance. Whether you are taking private lessons, a group class, out social dancing, or attending a ballroom dance competition you will benefit from a beautiful dance outfit!

We have compiled a list of some of the best Latin dance outfits for the whole family. You can find them here:

Latin Dance Outfits for Women

Latin Dance Outfits for Men

And Latin Dance Outfits for Kids

We hope that these outfits and the list of shoes below helps you to have a more enjoyable dance experience!