Men’s Saddle Shoes

Shoes have always been the part and parcel of fashion since ages and always enhanced the personality of any individual. One such shoe is saddle shoe; this shoe got its name due to the vamp and instep of the shoe which take the shape of the saddle in the center. The shoes are formal leather footwear normally with two tones of black and white. Combinations of other colors are also available. The shoe with black and white coloration mostly has black leather on the middle part vamp, instep, throat, eyelets and tongue and white on the toe and the back. Other color combinations like tan shoes with brown and white shoes with red are also in vogue. Saddle shoes are worn by both men and women considered as a style statement with various styles from golf cleats to ultra high platforms.

The popularity of Men’s Saddle shoes is from the Post war era and it still rocks the fashion world. Many famous icons like Elvis Presley and James dean adorned these “old school” men’s saddle shoes (the old name). The saddle shoes were first introduced in 1906; the shoes manufactured were in combination of colors with the complimentary black strip in the rear part of the shoe on the back of the heel. These shoes continues to have the same model with same features, some saddle shoes have buckle on the top of black strip with composite low heeled sole of coral color. Now days, the manufactures make this shoe with every possible color combinations and different designs.

The demand for saddle shoes never faded and now the shoes are made to cater to the different needs of the people. Even though there are hordes of men’s casual dress shoes available in the market the saddle shoes still have its independent place in the market. There are shoes for the athletes (athletic men’s saddle shoes) and golfers (golf saddle shoes) this is not all there are oxford saddle shoes for casual wear used mostly by the executives. Moreover there is waterproof type of saddles shoes for men.

Today the saddle shoes are specially designed for the golf players which still have its classic saddle look with more advance features in respect to support and comfort along with a rounded toe box with leather upper and contrasting color combination. The sporty or athletic saddles are popular for their amazing traction and have good stabilizers and shock absorbing midsoles. Good traction in shoes enables the player for swinging. The shoes are very sturdy and will definitely last long. For its long lasting nature and sturdiness it was popular among the cowboys and it could bear the rough use. They are ultimate and considered best among all American shoes. The saddle shoes are also getting attraction of the children. The shoes have gone through the test of time successfully and passed on to us from generation and may be our next generation is ready to feel the magic of the saddle shoes.

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A family business for over 179 years, Clarks Shoes has led the way in shoe manufacturing, becoming one of the leading brands of shoes in the world. The success of Clarks Shoes can be attributed to the family behind the company. They have been, and are still to this day, committed to producing a high quality product for every man, woman and child in the world. Their dedication and hard work, coupled with their awareness of market trends and future technologies, has ensured the success and longevity of the Clarks Shoe Company. Getting its starts from humble beginnings, Clarks Shoes quickly and effectively moved forward, giving the company a place in the shoe industry for almost 200 years, surpassing any other.

In 1825 England, a man named Cyrus Clark decided to tan sheepskin rugs, and inadvertently set the wheels in motion for what is known as the world's #1 shoe brand, Clark Shoes. In 1830, Cyrus's brother James was to credit for creating the first sheepskin slippers using Cyrus's tanned sheepskin. With the purchase of the newly invented Singer Sewing machine in 1856, the brothers were able to ease the assembly of their sheepskin slippers for their consumers, and production began to thrive.

Soon after, William Clark introduced a line of foot friendly shoes named the Hygienic Line that followed the natural shape of a foot. This creation would soon prove to be a significant one, as the foot friendly shoe became what was expected of any shoe that Clarks produces. In the early 20th century, John, Roger, and Alice Clark respond to changing fashions by paying close attention to the development of women's shoes. Little did they know how large a market this would eventually become.

Following the end of Second World War, the 1940's became a time for Clarks Shoes to be seen around the world. This led Nathan Clark to create the Desert Boot in the early 1950's, influenced by the marketplace in Cairo. These boots popularity came from their simple comfort, and attitude. The Desert Boot was followed closely by Lance Clark's creation named the Wallabee. The moccasin style shoe had a large fan base, and later came to be known as a Clark Classic.

The 1960's proved to be a noteworthy time for Clarks Shoes. Their foot friendly, form fitting shoe set the standard for many shoe designs, including the children's shoe market. The Clarks Shoe Company enjoyed much success in this market. While always keeping an eye on the future, Clarks continued to conduct technological research that led to the discovery of polyurethane as a soling material. It is lightweight, and indestructible. P.U. technology, as it was called, continues to be used today in many of the Clarks Shoes, including Active Air, and Springer's. This new technology, coupled with the addition of air cushioning in the soles, secured the Clarks shoe brand as a one of a kind, comfortable shoe.

Today, the Clarks Shoe brand remains a leader in the shoe industry. They are the #1 shoe retailer in the U.K., as well as the leading children's shoe brand in the U.K. Due to their global expansion; Clarks Shoes is the world's #1 shoe brand. Clarks Shoes currently produces about 41 million pairs of shoes per year. Worldwide the company employs over 12,000 men and women, who tirelessly work to produce the high quality, comfortable shoes that Clarks has been known to provide.

In the end, it remains a fact that Clarks Shoes started with a man, and an idea, and continues to succeed the same way. In 2003, Lance Clark founded Soul of Africa. The people of South Africa are taught shoemaking skills, and the final products are sold in the U.K., while 100% of all the profits go to the people of South Africa to improve their way of life. Specifically, the money is used to buy furniture, and living necessities for the orphan children of South Africa that have had their families ravished by AIDS. The women that make the shoes have learned a valuable skill, and have steady work which benefits their families, which in turn nourishes the community. With about $250,000 already earned, the expansion to the U.S. promises to increase support and profit.

Clarks shoes continues to produce, innovative, comfortable shoes, including their well known Active Air, Waterproof for men, Flex 24, and Springer's for women. Clarks Shoes also has a line of shoes that have features designed for customers with specific foot needs. Clarks has also extended its product base to handbags. Clarks Shoes also provides advice for adult and child foot health, as well as shoe care. The company strives to provide all the education you need to purchase the best kind of Clarks Shoes for you, in order to promote a healthy, happy life.

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Some important tips to buy shoes online

First of all, do not hurry when buying shoes, Footwear is the matter of fashion and style. It is advisable to feel free to walk in any physical shop nearby or visit the online shoes shop, and make sure that you clear all your doubts. You can even refer to magazines and fashion blogs to know what type of shoes are in fashion. Normally, girls and women prefer to buy shoes according to the seasons. For instance, women choose strappy shoes for summer and ankle boots for the winter. Moreover, colour, heels, style, and price also play an important role in shoe shopping.

You might have been shoe shopping all your life now, but have you thought if you always get value for money? Well, the exciting and informative world of the internet has helped people like us who could use some more information.

Following are some of the suggestions to buy shoes:

Know your legs and feet well

If you have legs with wide feet, it is better to take shoes in the right size and replace insoles with thicker insoles. The best way to buy shoes that will fit your feet properly is to take shape into consideration.

Do your feet spill out of the sides from most of the stylish shoes? Then try wide-width shoes.

Do you have a problem with small feet causing gapping on the sides of your shoes? Perhaps narrow-width shoes will help.

Are your toes short and stubby? Then pointy or pointed shoes might not be right for you. Considering the shape of your feet will help you buy great fitting shoes every time.

Always, take a hint from the shoes you already wear.

Take your favourite and comfortable pair of shoes and study them. Ask yourself why they fit your feet so well. Is it because the toe is square instead of being pointy? Is the material soft and has moulded to the shape of your foot?

Once you know why your best fitting pair of shoes fit so well, find shoes that have similar design or are made from similar materials, and you shouldn’t have too many problems ordering your choice of shoes online.

Try innovative shoes

This suggestion is contradictory to the point above, but if you know your size perfectly, it would be advisable that you buy new styles of shoes every time you go shoe shopping. This will help you to keep your wardrobe updated and innovative. It is not good to restrict yourself to one kind of shoes. However, some people do make their shoes their trademark and wear similar type of shoes all their lives.

Seasonal buying

Though some people wear stilettos and strappy shoes all the year round, it is preferable to wear boots in winter and other shoes that reveal the skin in summer. After all, summer is the time when all your baring clothes come out. Always keep the season and environment in mind when you buy shoes online.

Shop at secured online shoe stores

Make sure you buy shoes from reputable online shoe seller that have clearly marked return policies and secure web sites.

Read online shoe reviews

In many web sites, reviews for feature products written by customers are shown on the web site. Online shoe reviews will give you an idea of the size and quality of the shoes reviewed.

Following these easy tips to buy shoe online at online shopping site, will surely help you out to find the best pair out of wide collection of shoes.

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I launched OddShoeFinder.com in 2007 after becoming aware of the millions of people around the world who must buy two pairs of shoes at a time or one shoe because of severely mismatched feet, an amputation or an injury.  I envisioned users selling pairs of mismatched and unused shoes stuck in their closets to those with similar problems, but complementary shoe sizes.  After six months, fewer than 150 single shoes and pairs of shoes were posted, leaving me discouraged about the future of the site.

I received an unexpected e-mail through the Web site a few weeks ago offering to sell me thousands of new, name brand mismatched shoes at one dollar each. I felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to populate the site, make matches with users more likely and keep thousands of shoes out of landfills. 

Around the same time that those shoes were being delivered I received another e-mail from someone else offering to sell me thousands of new, name brand mismatched shoes to me for ten cents each (if they shipped them) and free if I could pick them up.  I  realized that this was a twice-in-a-lifetime opportunity that just happened to come within weeks of the first of the offer.

Before I had a chance to make shipping arrangements for the second batch of shoes, I received yet another e-mail through the site from a shoe manufacturer asking if I was interested in taking 3,000 shoes off their hands.  It was becoming clear to me that new, mismatched shoes are an extremely common problem in stores that sell shoes - especially self-service stores and thousands of these shoes are being thrown away each year.

How do stores end up with so many mismatched shoes?  Sometimes, people open more than one pair of shoes to try them on and unintentionally put one of the shoes of each pair in the wrong box.  Some of those people come back to the store when they realize their mistake but others do not.  Perhaps more common is people with mismatched feet intentionally switching out shoes to get one in each of their sizes, leaving a pair of mismatched shoes the store cannot sell.

With most chain stores, the mismatched shoes are sent to a central location.  In some cases the chain itself sorts through the shoes and makes as many matches as possible to return to their stores and take whatever they can get for the shoes that cannot be matched.  In other cases, the chain just sells the entire batch of shoes to salvage companies, who sort through the shoes to find matches to sell at discount stores.

Mismatched shoes are worth very little to shoe stores, but are potentially worth a lot to those who normally have to buy two pairs of shoes at a time.  Until now there has not been an efficient way to match the shoes with those who need them.

OddShoeFinder.com is the first searchable Web site that matches otherwise unwanted shoes that would normally end up in a landfill with those who can use them.  It offers business opportunities to some and low-priced shoes to millions.  While it was launched for people with mismatched feet, there is no reason for users not to post their matched pairs of shoes.  It costs nothing to post shoes on the site, and there are no commissions.

OddShoeFinder.com started as a very simple site.  People registered with the site and posted their shoes and others clicked on "buy this shoe," triggering an e-mail to the seller including the shipping address and contact information of the buyer.  Buyers and sellers decide pricing and shipping and payment methods.  Users are encouraged to give feedback on the site and enhancements have been developed based on their input.

Some users complained of the inability of to communicate with each other prior to a sale, so a messaging system was added.  If they decide to complete the sale then we recommend they use the "buy this shoe" button because it removes the shoe from the listings and helps the seller and Webmaster keep track of sales.

Realizing that many people may visit the site repeatedly to search for shoes in their size, only to find nothing new, we installed a feature that allows users to receive an e-mail each week to when someone posts shoes in their size(s).

A few users asked for a means of rating sellers and buyers such as those found on eBay and Amazon.com.  While we have not reached that point yet, OddShoeFinder.com now has a forum where people can post information about their experiences - or anything else (in good taste, of course) they want to talk about.  Many users of the site suffer or have suffered from similar health issues and we hope the forum provides a place for them to find each other for advice and comfort.

Our plan is to help the site reach critical mass by purchasing and posting mismatched new shoes so that everyone will have the opportunity to purchase an inexpensive pair or shoes, a mismatched pair or a single shoe in the perfect size.

(c) 2008, Odd Shoe Finder.  Reprints welcomed so long as the article and by-line are not changed and all links are made live.

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Wandering the vast landscapes, ancient man had to endure hot sand, freezing snow and rugged terrain in order to search for food and other resources. Protecting bare feet from harsh elements made shoes an ingenious advancement. As time went on, shoes became more specialized and a variety of styles were created to tackle specific tasks that were to be undertaken. This led to the birth of the shoe fashion industry that created the demand for shoes that emphasized individuality, personal identity and social class.

It was not uncommon for an aristocratic woman in ancient Greece to have more than 20 pairs of shoes and a servant to care for them. This is no different than the stereotypical, shoe-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw character with over $40,000 worth of shoes but no place to live. British women spend over 1,000 pounds per year on shoes and 10% of British admit women to having at least 100 pairs of shoes. Even the obsessed realize that shoes are important to our health and survival.  They know that poorly maintained or shoes that don't fit well can cause pain, blisters and other serious conditions. 

There are many reasons to ignore the pressure to consider shoes a disposable product including:

* Saving money.
* Making a very expensive pair last longer.
* Preserving a favorite pair that is no longer made.
* Reusing a pair for a younger child.
* The opportunity to donate your shoes when you no longer wear them.
* Keeping shoes out of landfills.

The basics of maintaining the condition of shoes depends on the materials used to construct them.  Follow the guidelines below to keep your favorite pair of shoes in good condition.

1.  Leather is a very common, durable, and aesthetically pleasing material used in all kinds of shoes. If not taken care of properly, leather is known to dry out, crack, and fall apart. It is recommended that leather shoes be periodically polished to maintain a healthy level of moisture.  Polishing also provides a protective layer that repels water and dirt, keeping your leather shoes impeccably clean and presentable. Shoe polishing products are very easy to find, but if they are not within arms reach, petroleum jelly or castor oil are great buffers with castor oil providing more effective waterproofing.

2.  Suede and nubuck are very similar to leather in look and texture but they are incredibly delicate and easily damaged by water. To prevent suede and nubuck from becoming damaged waterproof them. When these shoes get dirty a soft bristled brush can be used to lightly lift away dirt. There are other products made to clean these materials such as a suede bar which is a product made of rubber used to rub out dirt marks like an eraser. But common household items like masking tape can be used in a similar fashion and are remarkably effective. Sometimes these materials get so dirty that the only way to clean them is to scrape away the top layer of the material.  Consider using a shoe repair shop for this type of maintenance.
 
3.  Shoes made of textile or canvas are not as hard to keep clean. These include your common sport shoes, tennis shoes, or casual walking shoes. These shoes are normally machine or hand washable which makes life very easy. Keeping your shoes clean in general will leave them in wearable condition making you less likely to throw them out. The only drawback to a textile or canvas shoe is that its durability is nowhere near leather. These shoes are produced with the intent of being a disposable product and they do not repair well. Taking care of them by interchanging them with other pairs of shoes will lower the wear and tear compared to a situation where they are used on a daily basis.

There are other generic methods of keeping your shoes in good shape. Using a shoe horn will allow you to avoid breaking down the collar of your shoe, which is the area that wraps around your foot above your heel. Also, a more expensive pair might make it worth the effort of finding a good repair shop.

Even those not obsessed with shoes can benefit by keeping them well maintained.  You can reduce the environmental impact by keeping shoes out of a landfill as long as possible, you will save money and you will be happy to know that your favorite pair of shoes that are no longer made can be worn for years. Your shoes are vitally important in your everyday life, so there is no shame in taking a little extra care of them. 

(c) 2008, Odd Shoe Finder.  Reprints welcomed so long as the article and by-line are not changed and all links are made live.

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Revealing the classical and brand leather shoes of gentlemen !

  1  A.testoni —— Classical feet decoration
The Italian leather shoes, have been very respectable leather shoes in the world. The long history of the a.testoni, Win the market by using top raw material and exquisite handmade continuously, moreover they can also give the man who wearing the leather shoes health and comfort, therefore it gained the sports world public figure's popularity specially, like John McEnroe, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell and so on extremely outstanding public figures. a.testoni can not only look after the characteristic of the both feet , its production process divides into 168 different working procedures. This brand's shoe's another characteristic is the waterproofing, the instep can the waterproofing, but the shoe last will actually not condense the moisture, can cause the skin nature ventilation. The collection above merit in a body, your it can be imagined its price certainly is not also poor, believed that an ordinary salariat must stockpile several month-long the wages only then to be possible to purchase.  

  2  Base London——New Style in England   Base London became popular in England, just match up with the development of “ The New England Culture”. But the old “Street Culture” hade declined. At the same time, Base London became popular in London and Eurotherm Chessell. Even more succeeded the honor of “the best fashion men’s brand of leather shoes”. This style and the Base London produced in Italia were designed by the English designer. Including Casual and Contemporary styles . But the special originality and the beautiful handmade were the speciality of success and coordinate with sets of modern and interesting advertisement , the Base London becomes the best buy brand of young men.  

  3  Dr.Martens——British Men’s Shoes   Believing that there is no any men don’t know this classic brand. Maybe when you were a student, you were a supporter of Dr.Martens. The first pair of Dr.Martens was produced on April 1, 1960. So this is the source of the style item number #1460. Airwair loop is the thecharacteristic of shoes - Dr.Martens. The yellow of shoes’ line is symbol of Dr.Martens. There is classical shoes which is ordered by English Police and Poster. Even the Holy Father- Paul Second also wore the white shoes 1460 Ankle Boots which is made specially for him by Dr.Martens     

  4 GUCCI - King of the fashionable Men’s Shoes   Since Mid- 90s , Tom Ford came into Gucci , Gucci have been changed from the head to the tail . Besides becoming the fashionable clothing giant who is the best ranks in the world., Increased many branches to coordinate the Gucci image. And the leather shoes is one of the most strong points. As the famous brand of Italia , the background was the guarantee of the quality, in addition the fashionable design. Certainly the Gucci was Men’s beloved.    

  5  PRADA  - Strong trend male shoes   Since comprehensively successfully selling in these several season, Prada men’s shoes becomes a very strong imposing manner. Many gentlemen also take having one pair PRADA as the honors. Prada men’s shoes besides can wear comfortable, they don’t stop to discover new material to make new style. This season promotes the leather shoes with Vibron outsole. Then becomes greatly popular. Although the price is high, But the shoes quality cost the shoes value. So many male star also buy this shoes to appear his savoring. Coming season just to have the classical male shoes which made of hemp nature . certainly, the shoes will become in the topic of the gentleman'.  

  6 Salvatore Ferragamo——Italian classical leather shoes

Ferragamo is the most famous shoes family in Italia, found by Salvatore Ferragamo, it is half century now.  Ferragamo started his shoesmaking in USA, afterwards he came back homeland and developed the shoe industry empire unceasingly. The brand- Ferragamo was famous by the handmade and quality. Beforehand, many famous person like Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, windsor duke …often go to there to custom-made the shoes they like. It can be imagined: his shoe is the most classical in the classics.       

  7 Clarks – Treasure of England’s leather shoes   In the early year1825 , two brother Cryus and James Clark used the sheep leather to start to make leather shoes and slippers in one town of Britain. After the company –Clarks found, the both brother tried they hard to develop the shoes making. After several generation of person's development. Nowadays, Clarks has become one of the famous leather shoes in England. The most famous casual series includes: Active air, Italy&Atl, Wallabee and so on. The Clarks’ success lies in fine shoes tradition in making, Selecting the superior material as shoes’ original material, and useing the newest science and technology to innovate and make a breakthrough unceasingly. Make sure everyone who wear Clarks shoes feel the unsubstitutive comfort.
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It seems that every few months your children need new shoes and you may try to stretch your budget by fixing their current shoes or by giving them a pair a big sister or brother has discarded.  Unfortunately, either solution may not be good for the feet of the child who needs a shoe fix.  Some health issues caused by improperly fitted, worn out or hand me down shoes include plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, excessive sweating, hammertoes, corns, bunions and blisters.

Feet are critical to the overall health of the human body.  Your children have 26 bones in their feet with almost half of them located in the toes.  In addition to bones they have 19 muscles, 107 ligaments and 33 joints making their feet incredibly complex.  As an adult you know from experience what problems foot pain or injuries can cause in your day-to-day life and this is even more frustrating for a child.

One way you can reduce or eliminate the possibility of problems with your children's feet is by inspecting their feet and shoes frequently.  A foot inspection will alert you to problems your child has not yet found painful, and a shoe inspection will help you decide whether or not you want to repair or replace them.  Following is a suggested checklist of issues to be considered.

Let's start with the foot inspection:

1.  What is the size of the feet being inspected?  Most people have one foot larger than the rest.  If you are not sure of the size take your child to a shoe store to be sized properly.
2.  Are there any obvious defects such as blisters, fissures, bunions, corns or spots that are just plain red and irritated?
4.  Do you see any large patches of excessively dry skin?
5.  Give your child a foot massage and watch for signs of pain or cramping.
6.  Make note of any problems that necessitate a visit to your pediatrician.

Next, we'll move on to the shoe inspection:

1.  Pay attention to the size of the shoes as compared to the current size your child wears.  It may be possible to continue wearing shoes slightly bigger than the current size but never let them wear shoes that are to small.
2.  How does the sole of the shoe look?  Was it thin to begin with or has it thinned in response to use?
3.  Is either heel loose?
4.  Ask your child to put the shoes back on and check if they have adequate toe room or places where there the shoe causes friction against their skin. 
5.  Have your child walk in the shoes so you can see their gait.

When you have finished looking at your child's feet and shoes consider if you can repair any issues without harming the feet that wear the shoes.  If there is no toe room but the shoes otherwise fit you may be able to stretch the toe box with stretching spray and a shoe stretcher depending on the fabric of the shoes. 

If the soles of the shoe have become very flimsy or stretch easily in response to pressure then your child may develop plantar fasciitis which is a painful inflammation of the connective tissues in the arch of the foot.  If you can flex the shoes below the toe box then the shoes need to be replaced.

When the heel of your child's shoes are too loose compared to the rest of the shoe, use a heel insert made for children.  You want to avoid having your child develop hammertoes caused by using their toes to keep the shoes from slipping off.  Calluses on the tops of the toes is a giveaway that the heels of the shoes are too lose.

If the shoes fit well but there a few spots of pressure, try using different socks.  Socks now come in a variety of thickness and weight.  Your little one may need a thicker sock to prevent pressure wear particularly if they often wear sports shoes.

If the issues with your child's feet seem ongoing despite new and well fitting shoes, they may need an orthotic device.  Ask your pediatrician to recommend an orthopedist or podiatrist for an evaluation.  Most orthotic devices are made of plastic and help distribute body weight evenly and realign the foot.

The feet your child is born with are the feet they need to carry them throughout their life.  Paying attention to their feet can improve their overall health by eliminating leg, back and neck pain.  A child will walk the distance around the earth three or four times during their lifetime.  Don't you want to make that journey as pain free and comfortable as possible?

(c) 2008, Odd Shoe Finder.  Reprints welcomed so long as the article and by-line are not changed and all links are made live.

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The date is set. Your outfit or costume has been selected, and now it’s decision time for shoes. Choosing ballroom dance shoes is not as easy as selecting a pair of street shoes. Ballroom dancers spend a considerable amount of time on their feet, and realizing the significance of superior dance shoes isn't always obvious to many novice dancers. Ballroom dance shoes should be made with certain unique design characteristics:

* The most important difference is found in the sole of the dance shoe. Most street shoes have rubber or leather soles, whereas the sole of a ballroom dance shoe is made of thin suede leather. The purpose of the thin soles is to allow the dancer to have better contact with the floor, which ultimately improves the quality of the dancing.
* Ballroom dance shoes should be infinitely more flexible than street shoes, in both the upper and lower portions of the shoe. The flexibility offers a greater range of motion for the dancer.
* Ballroom dance shoes should contain a metal tang for arch support. Greater arch support provides a more comfortable dancing experience, and has been shown to prevent pain in feet, ankles, knees and back.

Just as there are different styles of ballroom dance, there are different styles of ballroom dance shoes. There are two main categories:

* Standard/Smooth - The men's ballroom dance shoes have the same type of heel found on men's street shoes. The ladies dance shoes look similar to ladies pumps with a slightly lower heel and wider base.
* Latin/Rhythm. Latin/rhythm men's shoes have a larger heel, generally between 2 to 2.5 inches. Ladies Latin/rhythm shoes are open toe and possess a sandal-like appearance with a tall, thin heel, generally 2"-3" high.

The Closed Toe Shoes or Ballroom Dance Shoes, Open Toe Shoes or Latin Dance Shoes, and Men’s Ballroom Dance Shoes should all be constructed using the unique fabrication features described above.

When considering a ballroom dance shoe, remember to study the construction of the shoe. The stitching of the leather gives you some indication of the quality of the shoe. Small even stitches are preferable and usually indicate a higher quality shoe. Look for a soft inner sole with extra cushioning, which will diminish the amount of force taken by the feet from hard dancing surfaces. Poorly constructed shoes may not only lead to a shorter shoe life, but can severely damage a dancer's foot. I speak from experience on this issue, and have suffered immeasurably because of it.

For men who dance in both Standard/Smooth as well as Latin categories, Standard shoes will suffice if only one pair is afforded. The color black is the best choice for ballroom; reserve the two-toned shoes for swing. Avoid patent leather if the shoes will be worn for Latin.

The preferred color for ladies in both the Standard/Smooth and Latin/Rhythm is a tan/flesh/bronze dance shoe if you are competing because these colors blend with the feet and give the illusion of longer legs, a very desirable quality in dancing. Ladies rarely compete in black shoes, reserving them for showcase, show dances, or special solo numbers. However, in social dancing, color selection is open to personal preferences.

The cost for ballroom dance shoes varies, depending on the quality and source. However, for those who want to dance comfortably for hours at a time, they are a precious investment. Once your feet have been damaged from too much floor time in poorly constructed or ill fitting shoes, the recovery time can be long and painful.

I know of very few other leisure activities that bring as much pleasure and enjoyment as ballroom dancing. Treat your feet to quality dance shoes and dance happy!

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