The best Latin dance shoes are the ones that suit your feet, your dance floor and the heel you can control comfortably. Start with fit and stability, then compare flexibility, fastening and style. A beautiful shoe should feel secure as well as look right.
How to choose Latin dance shoes
Start with your dance style and floor
Tell your teacher whether you are choosing shoes for Latin DanceSport, salsa, social dancing or practice. Check the sole material on each product page and whether it suits the venue where you dance. Do not assume an indoor dance sole is suitable for outdoor wear.
Choose fit before appearance
Compare the size chart for the brand and model rather than relying on your usual street-shoe size. Check the available fitting, toe shape and fastening as well as length. The shoe should feel secure without painful pressure or slipping at the heel.
Follow our dance shoe fitting and sizing guide before selecting a size. It explains what to measure and what to check before ordering.
Choose a heel you can control
Heel height is a personal choice informed by your experience and your teacher’s advice. A higher heel is not automatically a better choice. Compare the heel options listed for the exact model and choose a height and shape that lets you feel balanced.
Compare straps, flexibility and comfort
For women’s Latin shoes, look at how the straps hold your forefoot and how the fastening secures the shoe. For men’s Latin shoes, compare the fit, heel and fastening options. Check each product’s construction and features rather than assuming every shoe from a brand fits alike.
Which Ray Rose Latin shoes should you choose?
Use the Ray Rose dance shoe collection to compare styles, available sizes, fittings and heel options. Narrow your choice by the features you need before choosing a colour or finish.
If you are comparing Ray Rose with International Dance Shoes, Supadance or Capezio, use each brand’s own size guidance and the specifications of the individual shoe. A familiar size or similar appearance does not guarantee the same fit.
Before you order
- Check your measurements against the relevant size guide.
- Confirm the selected size, fitting and heel on the product page.
- Read the delivery and return information before purchasing.
- If you still need help after reading the fitting guide, contact Elite Dancer with the model you are considering and your measurements.
Choose your next pair
Start with women’s Latin shoes or men’s Latin shoes. Choose a heel and fitting you can control comfortably.
Compare Ray Rose Frost with Ray Rose Kalahari by the options and features on each product page.
Use the dance shoe fitting and sizing guide before ordering. For reduced-price options, browse the current dance shoe sale.