DIY Dance Shoes- Ballroom, Lindy, Swing

Question: I can’t find dance shoes in my size. How can I make my regular shoes into dance shoes?

DIY Dance shoes. Turn any shoe into a vintage dance shoes with these three methods.

Most shoes for women and many casual shoes for men come with non-slip rubber sole. Dance shoes, however, need to slip in order to slide, glide and spin on the dance floor. Special dance shoes are the best choices to wear for vintage dancing, but they are not always available in a size, style or fit that will work for your feet (most dance shoes have a narrow fit). Thankfully, there are a few ways you can DIY non-skid shoes you already own into smooth danceable footwear.

Mole Skin- Instant smooth soles

1. You can cheaply make any no slip shoe or sneaker into a dance shoe by sticking on Moleskin (found in the first aid section of your local drug store) to the soles. It is smooth, slippery, temporary and cheap- about $2-5.
2. For a more durable and semi-permanent approach try these stick on leather soles.
3. For something even nicer, take your shoes to a cobbler (shoe repair shop) and have your shoes resoled in leather.

After you get your dance shoes in order, try out a new swing or Lindy Hop dance dress (30s, 40s) or Charleston dance dress (20s) for some vintage dancing good times.

Dance shoes:

Shop dance shoes here, regular 1940s style women’s shoes here, and 1940s style men’s shoes here.

$202.15

Women Swing Dance Shoes Summer black leather handmade by Harlem Shoes

$49.95

Keds Champion Oxford Womens White Oxford 12 A2

Bloch Dance Womens Split Flex Character Shoe

Dress First Flats Dance Shoes Women Low Heel Genuine Leather Pumps T-Strap Latin Ballroom Salsa Shoes1

Bloch Dance Womens Split Flex Character Shoe

Very Fine Womens Gabriella Ballroom Salsa Latin Tango Waltz Swing Dance Shoe

$172.00

MILDRED - Hand-crafted swing shoes Dance France

Smooth Boots in Black Leather | Women Swing Dance Shoes | Vintage Shoes | Customized | Harlem Shoes

Joocare Women Cross Strap Latin Ballroom Black Character Dance Shoes Ladies Modern Tango Salsa Party Dress Pump

Stick-on suede soles for high-heeled shoes with industrial-strength adhesive backing. Resole old dance shoes or convert your favorite heels to perfect dance shoes [SUEDE-LA-r02]

$122.00

Ladies Regency Slippers

$215.35

Women Swing Dance Shoes Harlem Boots beige leather handmade by Harlem Shoes

Stelle Character Shoes for Women 1.5/2 Dance Shoes Ankle Strap Heels for Ballroom Salsa Tango Flamenco Latin

$190.02

Women Swing Dance Shoes Muse gold leather handmade by Harlem Shoes

Bloch Womens Xavier Ballroom Dance Shoe

$136.00

Ladies Regency Ankle Boots

$190.02

Women Swing Dance Shoes Women’s Oxfords brown & beige leather handmade by Harlem Shoes

Adult Broadway Jazz Over-the-Ankle Canvas Jazz BootT7502

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