CLEECLIWomen's Ballroom Dance Shoes Latin Salsa Dancing Shoes Cross Strap 2.5inch Heel 3inch Heel ZB04

Great news, sizing is as expected. Purchased normal U.S. dance shoe size. I wear size U.S. (woman's) 9 in street shoes and typically purchase 8 or 8.5 in dance shoes. Bought these in 8.5. For the most control when dancing, dance shoes are supposed to be just a tiny bit shorter than your foot-no overage. I bought them as an inexpensive practice shoe for the summer months. I dance at weekly outdoor salsa event and that dance suface is not the smooth hardwood one of a studio and can be brutal on shoes. I didnt want to ruin a new pair of $100+ dance shoes that way. Plus heat makes my feet swell, especially when I'm active which sizes me out of my winter practice shoes- remember what I said about sizing: should be no extra room in a well-fitting dance shoe. Interestingly I bought these after deciding to never purchase dance shoes on the internet again. The fit for dance shoes is so particular to your foot and the model shoe/brand you purchase, or at least thats been my experience. I've had only mediocre success with dance shoes I've purchased online. Sadly there are very few places locally where I can try on and purchase ballroom dance shoes. One is over 30 miles away, another has unpredictable hours and the owner rarely answers calls, or responds to VM. The studios where I dance have small collections, but not a lot of size variety so as much as I didn't want to purchase dance shoes online again, I was out of options. I was looking for a wide (stable), low heeled shoe that was very open in the front. I wanted enough material/straps to keep my foot stable, but little to rub on my foot and cause blisters. The peep-toe shoes with the small holes in the front have caused rubbing and blisters to my big toe in the past. My foot will always slide to the front of the (peep-toe) shoe and the place where it 'peeks' out of the hole in the front of the shoe, it rubs during dancing. These shoes do not rub or cause me blisters. They are stable and cushioned much more than I expected. They actually feel a bit plush and ' bouncy' because of the cushioning in the sole of the shoe, which I liked. The clasp is awesome because it allows you to choose the tightness of your strap and once you lock that in with the buckle, you only have to slide the buckle piece in and out of the clasp making getting in and out of the shoe quick and easy. One of the earlier reviewers of this shoe wasn't aware that design is intentional and thought her shoe was broken.The fastening straps of the shoe can be cut if they are too long. I haven't cut mine, but I did punch some additional holes in the straps so they would be tight enough on the top of my foot. All this is normal when dialing in your personal fit in a dance shoe. I'm very happy to say they've suited the purpose I bought them for and are holding up well in the month or so I've been using them. I haven't gotten blisters with these shoes rubbing my foot in the wrong way. Yay! Best internet dance shoe purchase to-date. I can finally lay-off using the leukatape I'd started wrapping my feet/toes with in my other dance shoes. Long nights of social dancing usually meant blisters. All-in-all, I'm very pleased with this relatively inexpensive shoe. It is inexpensive, but not cheap. Also, they may not be show-stoppers, but they are pretty enough, and most importantly, comfortable practice shoes, which means I can dance longer and happier! The mesh is holding up well too. Oh, they also came with an inexpensive dust bag-perfect for carrying to practice or to socials. If it helps, my foot is: average width, flat, narrow heel. If you will be using this for ballroom dance and have a very narrow foot, I think this shoe may be too wide for you. Average to slightly wider feet (across the the forefoot) will likely fit this shoe best.

Bought them over a year ago and they still work great. Super comfy and give me support to dance for 4 hours straight. Love the tan color that matches my legs and makes them look longer. Sturdy. Use them for salsa, bachata and cumbia. Will buy again.

Over the course of the past few weeks, I have purchased and exchanged several different styles/brands of dance shoes searching for the shoes with the best fit and quality for the price. These CLEECLI shoes were the winners! I ended up keeping the 2.5 inch heel style in the black and the tan color (which is actually more of an orangish gold color).The Pros: I liked the way the strap was tethered underneath the arch of the shoe. The ankle strap on these shoes sits a little bit lower and doesn't strangle the ankle like some of the other styles of shoes I tried. The toe box was a little more open so my toes weren't scrunched up, yet at the same time my feet didn't slide off the end of the shoe. The shoes were of reasonable quality for value-priced shoes, and the construction was fairly consistent --the straps were the same length and the height of the sides were consistent (unlike one brand where the straps were attached in different places and the side heights varied in the right and left shoes). As a bonus, most (not all) of the CLEECLI shoes come with an additional rhinestone buckle to glam up the shoe. Unfortunately, some of the pairs I tried had been repackaged and were missing these extra buckles from the manufacturer.The Cons: I also liked the 2-inch heel option for practice, but unfortunately the shoes I received in that height had a creaking in the shank. I also had some creaking in the shank of another of the CLEECLI shoes, so I had to order a replacement, which was fine. There was also some inconsistency in the sizes--some of the 8.5 shoes I ordered seemed wider in the toe area than others in the same size, different color. Consequently, I had to pick and choose to find one with the best fit, so I took off a star for the creaky shanks and the inconsistent sizing.I haven't danced in these yet so I'm not sure how long they will hold up, but of all the ones I tried, these seemed to offer the best quality and value.Over the course of the past few weeks, I have purchased and exchanged several different styles/brands of dance shoes searching for the shoes with the best fit and quality for the price. These CLEECLI shoes were the winners! I ended up keeping the 2.5 inch heel style in the black and the tan color (which is actually more of an orangish gold color).The Pros: I liked the way the strap was tethered underneath the arch of the shoe. The ankle strap on these shoes sits a little bit lower and doesn't strangle the ankle like some of the other styles of shoes I tried. The toe box was a little more open so my toes weren't scrunched up, yet at the same time my feet didn't slide off the end of the shoe. The shoes were of reasonable quality for value-priced shoes, and the construction was fairly consistent --the straps were the same length and the height of the sides were consistent (unlike one brand where the straps were attached in different places and the side heights varied in the right and left shoes). As a bonus, most (not all) of the CLEECLI shoes come with an additional rhinestone buckle to glam up the shoe. Unfortunately, some of the pairs I tried had been repackaged and were missing these extra buckles from the manufacturer.The Cons: I also liked the 2-inch heel option for practice, but unfortunately the shoes I received in that height had a creaking in the shank. I also had some creaking in the shank of another of the CLEECLI shoes, so I had to order a replacement, which was fine. There was also some inconsistency in the sizes--some of the 8.5 shoes I ordered seemed wider in the toe area than others in the same size, different color. Consequently, I had to pick and choose to find one with the best fit, so I took off a star for the creaky shanks and the inconsistent sizing.I haven't danced in these yet so I'm not sure how long they will hold up, but of all the ones I tried, these seemed to offer the best quality and value.Update: After dancing on these a few times, I found that they stretched out some in the toe box area and are now too loose. On top of that, they felt wobbly and unbalanced. Another pair of this same style I purchased in tan was worse- when I gave that pair a close inspection,, it appears that the heels were not very centered and were attached at a slight inward angle causing my ankles to buckle and occasionally slip out from under me. These black shoes were a little better in terms of the heel placement, but after slipping a few times, I no longer feel safe dancing in these shoes. I had to purchase new shoes from a dance supply store, and the salesperson recommended that dancers should buy shoes that may be smaller than they are used to for a more secure fit so your toes don’t slide around.

Great news, sizing is as expected. My daughter wear size 7 street shoes and typically dance shoes tend to run small but they fit her perfectly. She feels, she has more control when dancing. She danced for 6 weeks during dance summer camp and she is using them now weekly. I've had only mediocre success with dance shoes I've purchased online. Sadly there are very few places locally where I can try on and purchase dance shoes. And they are sold for much more! I was looking for a wide (stable), medium heeled shoe that was open in the front. I wanted enough material/straps to keep her foot stable. In the past, wearing dance shoes with no net between stripes has caused her to have blisters but this shoe has a soft net that protect her toes and looks good enough to use for dance competition and it is cushioned more than expected.The clasp is great because it allows you to choose the tightness of your strap and once you lock that in with the buckle, you only have to slide the buckle piece in and out of the clasp making getting in and out of the shoe quick and easy. I'm very pleased with the look and how well they are made. It is not the more expensive , but they do not look cheap. They are pretty and most importantly, comfortable practice shoes for her and I might get another pair for competitions. they also came with an inexpensive dust bag-perfect for carrying them to practice. For me is was the high heel back of the shoe what sold me because is a high shoe in the back(heel counter) for better protection.