Adult "Salsette-1" Dance Sneaker

I had previously purchased these shoes in black and white over a year ago. I wore them to teach my community dance classes almost every week. They are so comfortable and give my feet support for all kinds of dancing. When I accidently left them at a venue several weeks ago I really missed not having them to wear for my classes......so when I saw the email about a shoe sale I ordered another pair and they arrived very quickly! They are comfortable right out of the packaging!!

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This shoe is perfect for me in starting to learn tango

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I love this shoe. Its construction and cushioning seem great. I have no idea about durability, since I had to return them. I ordered a size up, but they were still too short and narrow. I wish dance shoes came in wide widths.

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I am liking these very much. They are very comfortable and feel supportive.You will need to size up so pay attention to the sizing chart. I am a 7.5 and bought an 8 which is perfect.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Be sure to check the size chart. I purchased size 16. Normal size is mens size 11. The fit is OK. I would prefer a little more room in the toe box and a heel that is a bit more snug, but overall the fit is good. I lace them up real tight. The insole provides a little cushioning. The shoe is OK for a few hours of dancing. The heel is low and doesn't have a lot of cushion. I like this for stability. I have a pair of similar style shoes with a very soft, cushy sole and larger, soft heel. Although initially very comfortable, I don't like them because the cushioning provides less control and floor feel. The brushed leather sole is good for the wood floors that I'm usually on. The right amount of grip, doesn't stick to the floor or slide around. I'm primarily a swing dancer, also a little ballroom. Overall, this shoe is a very good value in comparison to similar sneaker-jazz style shoes.

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I wore them to my soul line dance class. They are comfortable overall, however the stitched label on the inside of the tongue rubbed against my ankle and was irritating.

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I have been using these shoes for about 5 years for line dancing. They are very comfortable and don't require any break-in. The size runs VERY small, a USA 10.5 men's shoe equates to a size 17 for me. Have recommended these to many dancers.

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Everyone that I recommended these to in my dance class love these. I have them in all colors.they really hold up well and I dance a lot!

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Do not be misled. If you go by their size chart you will receive a perfect fit. I love them so much that years later, and they have held up for over seven years ( with new insoles) they still work wonderfully well. No issues. Easy to clean. And the suede is now like "glass" so gliding is easy. Too bad they don't carry another purple pair. Measure your feet. OR go by your perfect sneaker size. Then choose your size according to their size chart.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Good practice shoe.Some cushion, but can feel floor. Comfortable, runs small and slightly wide, but can lace tighter to get narrower fit. I wear 7.5-8 womens and ordered a 9. Good fit.Good price.

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These shoes are 1-2 inches shorter in length than my size 8 shoe that website recommended I should get. Definitely needed to size up but website showing size 9 not in stock and not available for back order. So now lose 6 bucks because have to return. Too bad. These are cute and I think would be comfortable.

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Just received my shoes and will be using them next week for Zumba. So far they feel great!

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I ordered 2 sizes up and the shoe sneaker still didn't fit. Sorry guys, this is ridiculous. Figure out PROPER SIZING, get it right. This is nothing more than sheer stupidity on your manufacturing end. I believe it would be a comfortable piece of footwear for dance class, but how would I know if I can't get it on my foot?

Thank you for choosing Discount Dance for your dancewear needs. I apologize for the confusion or inconvenience of the sizing issue. This brand has their own size and the sizing chart can be found under the "fit and sizing" tab. If you are still having difficulties, please feel free to reach out to us for assistance. I hope this helps.

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The Salsette is a cushy, comfortable, flexible, sneaker with a suede sole which turns out to be perfect for ballroom dance practice. My husband and I are both senior citizens and really appreciate the comfort and stability provided by these shoes. He ordered a black pair last month, but I waited for a white pair to become available. The Salsette does run quite a lot smaller than American shoe sizes, especially for men. My husband wears size 13, so I ordered size 15, 2 sizes up after reading the reviews about sizing for women's shoes. I read the size chart after the fact, and the courteous representative helped me to smoothly exchange for the recommended size 18. They fit pretty well though somewhat snug. I'm going to order a size 19 for him, because he has a deformed toe nail on one foot, and because of the great cushioning, a little more room can't hurt. I wear size 6.5 wide US, and ordered size 8. The fit is nearly perfect. I've gotten used to wearing shoes that are a little too long when I can only get them in a medium width.

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Shoes are just what I wanted and class liked them also

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Two total knees and hip arthritis are not irritated with these shoes while doing turns and spins!

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Very comfortable dance shoe. Perfect complement to the dance floor.

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I wear a 8.5 or 9 street shoe, I order an 11, is was too short. Need a 12. Overall, very good service.

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These shoes fit like a glove!!! Love them!

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Comfortable from time I put on

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This is a nice-looking shoe, but I am returning it. I used the sizing tool on the website, putting in my size 9D in a well-known shoe brand which is very comfortable. It told me I would wear a size 10 in this shoe. To be on the safe side, I ordered a size 11, since I saw it says on the item that it tends to run small. The size 11 was super tight, and very short. I could almost not get it on my foot. So now I have to return it and order a bigger size, and pay the 5.95 "label fee". Seems that this is an error on the part of the seller, and should be a free return, since I was careful and used the advice provided on the website. I am debating if I need now to order one size bigger or two?

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These are comfortable to dance in, true to size & lasting.

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I like this shoe a lot. Oddly, the pair I just ordered is considerably shorter than a pair of the same size I bought a few years ago. I compared the old and new shoes sole to sole, and the sizing is just different. I am returning for a larger pair.

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Street shoe size 9. This shoe in 10 was just right.

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I like this shoe so much I wore the first pair out! Great for arch support and when you need extra cushion. The suede sole is great quality, enough grip so you don't slide, with enough flexibility that your points still look good.

Age: 30 to 39     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I'd say these are a good value for the price. They're cute (I got the purple), nice and roomy in the toebox (I wear a thin pair of toe sox) and if you lace them up nice and tight they'll give you a bit of arch support and cushion when you dance. If you want something between a basic dance shoe and a true dance sneaker that is less bulky, you will probably like these. I'm a size 9 to 9.5 women's and the size 14M worked for me.

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Since I had never worn the Sansha dance sneaker before, upon trying these on, I realized that they would not accommodate my prescription orthotics. Your Customer Service team was most helpful in telling me the best way to process a return / reorder. My perfect pair arrived within two days, and I know they will serve me well.

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I looked around quite a bit for dance sneakers until I found these. I took a chance, because shoes can be a problem for me (wide and flat feet, among other issues). These shoes are SO COMFORTABLE!! I wish I could wear them as street shoes, because I don't know if I'd ever take them off. I will be ordering more pairs in other colors now that I know how great they are. Highly recommended!

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I have returned these because they run very very small. I wear a size 9. I saw that they run small so I have ordered size 10. Still very small. I believe its 2 sizes-small or at least 1.5. I haven't used them, so I cannot tell you about durability.

Age: 30 to 39     Fit: Runs very small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These are thee most comfortable dance sneakers I have ever found and worn!

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: Runs very large     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These dance sneakers are perfect for my wide foot. Super-comfy padding with a lightweight yet well-made leather sole. I recommend these sneakers and wish I could get them in other colors!

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I wear them as street wear. They last about a year that way. I love these shows. So comfortable. Follow sizing guide on this site for best sizing.

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Beautiful shoe. Normally wear a 6 1/2, the size 6 fit me perfectly. Felt supportive through my arch which is high and only had to return because the soul is suede under the toe and not rubber. I require a rubber soul.

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I can only review on the sizing at this point. Order your street shoe size. Mine finally arrived today, after the first order cancelled, although online stated the color was available. I opened the package and knew immediately the pair would be too large. I wear 6.5 and the sizing states to order size 8. I will order 7. I hate the fact I have to pay for shipping, when this is not my error.

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I don't think the sole is real suede. It is really slippery on the studio wood floor, and pretty slippery even on Marley.

Age: 30 to 39     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I got these shoes to intermix with my other practice ballroom shoes when I didn't feel like wearing any type of heel. I would have given them 3 stars, but I gave them a 4 because of the price (which is hard to beat). I wear an 8-8.5 normally depending on the brand, type of shoe, etc. Following the Sansha Sizing chart I ordered a 9, which fit snug, though if you like your shoes looser, I would go with the 10. I needed more arch support so I got some dr scholls inserts for that, and they are now quite comfortable. The heel backing is a little low for my tastes, and at first I thought my foot might slip out, but it works and it's easy to point the foot. The suede sole on the front half works the same as in normal ballroom shoes, making spinning and dancing much easier than if one tried it in street shoes. The rubber heel (feels like a hard foam) made heel leads a bit different, but it was easy to get use too. They've lasted a couple hundred hours of dancing for the last several months and are still in good condition so far. Definitely not for rough floors or outdoors though, that would destroy them. Overall I would say they are worth the base price, and I do not regret my purchase.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I wear street shoe size 7 and heels size 6.5 I ordered size 8 as suggested in size chart and fit perfect. Bought for Zumba class but bottoms are pretty slippery and don't provide enough ankle support for me.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Disappointed advertised as dance shoes but to my dismay did not have suede soles. I guess I didn't read the fine print!!! These are Not dance shoes . Watch out

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I have had these for a year now for hip hop class. As a female, I ordered my street size, and they fit perfectly, but I am an adult, so my feet aren't growing and I like tight shoes! I'm going to be ordering these for my son for break dancing. He's in size 5 women's, 3 boys, so I will probably go with the 6 so he has room to grow.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I had originally ordered Capezio dance sneakers for my dance team performances at college, but the heel was simply too high and I ended up spraining my ankle by wearing them. I found these and hope they will work much better than those. I like the low heel and the slimmer shape to them. Will post a new review once they have come.

Age: 19 to 21     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Just rec'd these. They are required for my daughter. Season starts next month. I can only rate how the shoe fits as it's not being used yet. My daughter is a 2 in street shoe. I ordered her a 5 and it's do-able but she would have been better off in a 4 (not paying to return them!). I was also unaware (nothing in the description states this) that they are for "indoor use only". The dance coach always has them in dance gym shoes for field and outdoor practice until the weather gets too cold. She wants to stick with these this year. We'll see how they hold up.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: Runs large     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These shoes are really "fat". They are cute off, but when you put them on, they make your feet look really wide. They are comfy, but I returned them, because of the way they made my feet look.

Age: 40-49     Comfort:    

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This shoes are so comfortable that I can dance much longer than I can in any other shoe. It protects my feet from trauma.

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My normal shoe size is 6.5 - 7. I ordered size 8 which was according to the size chart. When they arrived I could tell just looking at them that they were HUGE! All these reviews that they run small is very strange. My feet were swimming in them and they were very wide. Returning them to exchange for a smaller size. Other than that, they are fantastic!

Age: 40-49    

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I wear a 9 and I ordered a 11 and my toe was touching the end. I'm returning them and ordering a 13 . I like the shoe and like the way it slides on the floor. Like the various colors.

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I am really enjoying these and will order another pair in the furutre

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MY GYM I GO TO HAS WALL TO WALL RUG AND WE ZUMBA DANCE AND EXCERCISE . THESE SNEAKER SHOES ARE THE BEST FOR GLIDING ON THE RUG AND COMFORTABLE ,BUT RUN VERY SMALL. I TAKE A 7, BUT ORDERED A 9 ,,, FIT PERFECT. CHECK THEIR CHART FOR THEIR SIZE.

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Very comfy, cushy around the ankles, front sole is just suede, so don't wear them outside. Does not have support in the toe.

Age: 22-29     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Great shoe, wonderful price. My country line dance class definitely noticed. I kept seeing eyes move toward my feet because there was such a difference in my dancing. These shoes make a difference.

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I now have several colors in this shoe. I teach dance and I use it for Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country, Hustle, Line, and Zumba. I have ordered many colors for all of my students. These shoes do run 1.5 to 2 sizes small. The suede sole is great but I do agree that it wears out quickly. You can resole these yourself. I bought the suede material and glue (DC2000) at local crafts store, made a paper pattern to use for cutting the shape and glued it on. Place a heavy book on it for overnight drying and ready to go again.

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I bought this shoe for salsa dancing. I followed the table to figure out what size to get. I wear an 8.5 wide shoe and ordered the size 14 . It fits great, is very comfortable and moves smoothly on the floor. I am very happy.

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I love the style of this shoe but it runs quite small. I ordered a size larger than my regular shoe size and it was still too small.

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Love this shoe because of its suede sole which allows quick easy turns. Also has good support and very comfy. My only complaint is that it runs small. I usually wear a sz 11 or 12 and can just fit into a 16!

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I have large/wide feet and I have a hard time finding a shoe that fits. These come in wide and larger sizes! So even one of the guys on the dance team was able to find them in his size. And it has a nice wide round toe area that won't hurt. With the suede sole, you have a good glide without the torgue on your knees while doing turns and pivots. I use them for Ballroom, Swing, Country Western, Latin. One of my friends wear them while teaching Line Dances. And they come in different colors. Love my purple ones.

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I bought these to teach Zumba in. I teach on carpeting so it is definitely not an ideal situation. The suede bottom is perfect for movement and does not catch on the carpet. I haven't tried them out at the dance studio yet but I like the quality of the suede and do not foresee a problem. If you have a narrow foot like mine, the front part of the shoe may be a little big. Overall, it was a great fit and I like the thinner bottom and arch support. (*Note: I am also a ballroom instructor/ballet instructor so I prefer the thinner bottom as it is closer to what I am used to dancing in but needed the arch support of a dance sneaker. If you are used to the thicker bottom like many hip hop/fitness/Zumba shoes the thinner bottom may not feel supportive enough for you).

Age: 40-49     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Although many M.E. dancers go barefoot in class, I need a shoe for my sensitive feet. I had a hard time finding something with a nice smooth sole without a bunch of pleats right under the ball of my foot. These shoes are perfect! The suede sole is smooth and flat, not grippy, so I can turn easily without knee stress. The slight heel helps ward off my plantar fasciitis problems. Because they lace up I can adjust their tightness easily. The one caveat is that they do wear out more quickly than the leather jazz shoes I have owned... but that's okay. I just keep a backup pair on hand.

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Love the look of these shoes. I once ordered another brand of sneakersthe length was correct but they ran narrow. Usually a medium width works for me. A lot of times, the sizing charts fail to address the width. What can you tell me?

These shoes are an average width. They do not run extra narrow or wide.
- DDS Customer Service (11/11/2021)

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Hello, thank you for your inquiry! A men's size 11 is equivalent to a Sansha size 16. The sizing for this item between men and women can be found on the sizing tab.
- DDS Customer Service (05/23/2019)

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These shoes have a suede sole, so I would not recommend wearing them outside or on any rough surface.
- DDS Customer Service (05/13/2014)

I wear them to go to the gym or to go shopping but I do not know about track. i really do not think track are good for this product. - Demelo (07/11/2014)

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My husband needs a size 16 which is currently out of stock in black. When will you get more?

Unfortunately, we do not have an exact date of expectation for this size. However, backorders are normally restocked within 2-4 weeks.
- DDS Customer Service (05/13/2014)

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The description for this shoe states that it is a full sole.
- DDS Customer Service (04/03/2014)

The description of the shoe states it is a full sole.
- DDS Customer Service (04/03/2014)

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The description says it has a padded insole. I'm wondering if it is thin or thick. I'm hoping it's a little more like a tennis shoe.

The padded insole will be thin.
- DDS Customer Service (03/13/2014)

The padding is very good in the middle so that it gives you better balance. - Nedancer (06/30/2015)

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Based on the size chart, a women's size 6.5 would order this sneaker in a size 8.0
- DDS Customer Service (01/21/2014)

I needed to order two sizes up for the shoe to fit comfortably.
- DDS Customer Service (02/11/2014)

I also wear these sizes in dance or street shoes. I order a size 7 in this shoe.
- DDS Customer Service (03/02/2014)

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I need it in white, and just white. On the pictures provided it show the sneaker with two colors, one being black.

This sneaker is not available in a solid white. It is a white sneaker with black details and a black sole. We do offer style DS03 by Capezio in solid white. Please contact Customer Service if you would like assistance finding a comparable shoe. - Judybo (12/05/2013)

It does not come in white.
- DDS Customer Service (06/30/2015)

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There is no mention of a spin spot in the product information.

This shoe has a suede sole and NO spin spot. If you are looking for a sneaker with a spin spot, you may want to take a look at the following styles: T07L,S0524,DN520L to name a few.
- DDS Customer Service (10/01/2012)

There is NO spin spot on the bottom but the entire shoe (except the heel portion) is a fine suede (like the bottom of jazz/ballet/ballroom shoes) so you do not need a spin spot. I actually think the suede works better and wears better. You can always brush with a suede brush as it wears down. - Crazydee (05/15/2013)

No, there isn't a spin spot, like on the plastic soled sneakers. But because it has a full suede sole, spinning/turning/pivoting is smooth. - Scbron (08/22/2013)

There is a suede sole and a composite heel so i would say the whole front of the shoe is spin friendly
- DDS Customer Service (02/26/2014)

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