Swing Dance Shoes with Leather Soles
Vintage-inspired swing dance shoes for women with leather soles. T-straps, Mary Janes, heels and two-tone oxfords for lindy hop, balboa and social dancing, made in full-grain leather and suede.
1940s Derby shoes in suede - Low heel - Burgundy Red - Esther
€179,00
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1930s everyday Oxford shoes with tassels - Black - Mildred
€199,00
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1940s pumps in suede with velvet laces - Navy Blue - Esther
€179,00
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1940s Derby shoes in suede - Low heel - Navy Blue - Esther
€179,00
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1930s evening shoe with T-strap crafted from leather and suede - Black - Wilma
€199,00
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1930s everyday Oxford heels with tassels - Brown - Mildred
€199,00
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FAQ about swing dance shoes
A leather sole lets you turn and slide on the dance floor while still giving enough grip for footwork. Rubber soles grip the floor, which puts strain on knees and ankles during spins. That is why dancers from the 1920s to the 1940s danced in leather-soled shoes.
Look for a secure fit and a stable heel. Laces, T-straps or ankle straps keep the shoe on your foot during fast footwork. Many dancers prefer a low heel, such as Grace, Clara or Emily, while others dance in heels like Lucy, Eva or Judy.
Yes. They are made as everyday shoes, so you can wear them to and from the dance. Leather soles wear faster on asphalt, so if you dance a lot, keep one pair for the dance floor only.
Yes. Most styles, including Lucy, Eva, Judy, Ruby, Marie, Esther and Luise, are available in wide fit. Look for the "Wide available" label.
There were few special dance shoes in the 1920s to the 1940s. Women danced the Charleston, lindy hop and balboa in their best everyday shoes: T-straps, Mary Janes, pumps and two-tone oxfords with leather soles. Our styles are based on those originals.
The story of swing dance shoes
Swing dancing was born in the ballrooms of Harlem in the late 1920s, where the Charleston developed into the lindy hop. Through the 1930s and 1940s, swing spread across America and Europe, and balboa and the jitterbug filled dance halls every weekend. Dancers wore their leather-soled everyday shoes: T-straps and Mary Janes that stayed on the foot, sturdy pumps and two-tone spectator oxfords that became a symbol of the era.
Our dance shoes are based on originals from these decades. We have kept the period details, from the straps and buckles to the shape of the heel.
Every pair is made from full-grain leather or suede with leather soles, in small production runs.
Many styles have discreet silicone inserts under the insole, so you can dance all night. Most styles also come in wide fit.