When it comes to dance shoes, the main thing to remember is this: Overall, dance shoes should fit snug so that they can correctly support you. It is often said that your tango shoes should fit like a glove. That means that, depending on your foot shape, for dancing you may need to size down from your regular shoe size. This is often the case if you have a narrow foot or if you are in between sizes.

Resist the temptation to buy shoes that feel "roomy," they will simply be too loose for dancing. If you don't plan to wear your leather-soled dance shoes primarily for dancing (and who could blame you, they are perfectly gorgeous to wear them in your non-tango life as well!), then start with your regular street size. You can find US & IT/EU size guides link here.

With wear, the materials will stretch, molding to the shape of your foot. Therefore it is important to start with a snug fit, otherwise the stretch will be too generous and you will find yourself in a loose fit that will not support you. The shoes will stretch across the widest part of your foot as you break them in, but they will not stretch in length.

For women's shoes with open front, your toes should be as close to the front of the shoe as possible without hanging over the edge. Generally speaking, your toes will be closer to the edge for dancing shoes than in your regular street shoes to avoid catching the floor with the shoe lip during dance moves.

How about practice shoes? Most training shoes for women have a closed-toe-closed-heel design and they should feel comfortably snug but with more space for your toes. Start with your regular shoe size and you may even need to size up, depending on your foot shape & the shoe's design.

Can't find a shoe that works for your foot and need a custom fit? We can help! Don't be afraid of customization process, it is a wonderful opportunity to get shoes that fit just right. If you were to request a customization from well-known luxury shoe brands the service, if available, would be very expensive. With our manufacturing partners, customizations are easily possible for a modest or no fee. We have many dancers who regularly order custom fit shoes and are happy with the ordering experience and the result. From 1/2 sizes to narrow or wide widths, we can get you a perfect fit for almost any situation.

A good equipment really makes a huge difference in comfort and performance, and dance shoes are no exception. It is worth the time & cost investment to get the best shoes with the best fit. When you are wearing properly fitted shoes, your dance will feel different, more grounded and better balanced. We'll be glad to assist you finding your best tango shoe fit. Contact us!

Next time we'll talk about tips for finding the best fit for men's shoes.