A Love Story- Girl and Her Shoes

Lucky for us, there's a shoe for everything! For tomorrow's Valentine's Date, what better than a super high Loubi? But what is the best shoe for dance fitness? The predictable answer is: It depends.

Ballet Flats
If you want real deal/real world ballet flats, you've got to treat yourself to Repetto's, a pedigreed Parisian brand that makes the most exquisite ballet flats for real life. Visit their beautiful website for inspiration! www.REPETTO.COM

For Ballet and Ballet-inspired Classes (Ballerina Bum Series)
Ballet slippers are great, they provide support and are super cute! We like Capezio or Sanchas and can be found here: www.discountdancesupply.com.

For Dance Cardio Classes
You want shoes that both support your foot and allow you to move laterally. This usually means that you want a sole that is not too bulky so that when you move from side to side and pivot you don't feel overwhelmed by huge clunky heels. The best thing is to go try a lot of different styles and makers on and dance around (entertain a little!) to make sure you have a snug fit with some suspension. Some of our favorites are:

-Adidas & Pumas have many models that fit the mold of flat lower soles.
-Ryka are "ortho-lite" which provide a lot of stabilization to your balance and are shaped for a woman's foot. They make a "studio" model which seem popular at MaZi Dance Fitness.
-Nike are hit or miss. They have great suspension but with some models the heel gets very clunky so try lots on.

And Finally......TRUE ROMANCE- POINTE SHOES

-Zi

This Valentine's Day remember to love everyone, even if you haven't walked a mile in their shoes yet. :)