when you buy dancing shoes do you buy them the same size as your normal shoe size?

Question

i need to know because i need lyrical, jazz and tap and i need to know what size to get them in. i also wanted to know if any of you know a website i can go to to find them pretty low priced if you do let me know

Answer 1

Every brand might be slightly different in terms of size. Check their size charts if they have any. I know for sure that British size is about 2 digits apart from American size. You might want to inquire again about a particular brand once you pre-select a pair that you like.

Check if you find anything good on this site: http://www.allaboutdance.com

Answer 2

Normally most lyrical and jazz shoes run slightly smaller than your street shoe size and tap shoes will run the same size as your street shoe. It depends on the brand. Also if you have wide (even if only slightly wide) most dance shoes are really narrow so you may want to buy up a size. Especially with dance shoes they tell you to try them on. My suggestion would be to try them on somewhere and then go to Discount Dance online and buy them there, they have much cheaper shoes and they are the same brands. Hope this helped! Happy Dancing!

Answer 3

It may depend where in the world you are. For instance, flamenco shoes are in European shoe sizes. In Britain, ballet shoe sizes are generally 1 to 2 sizes smaller than your street shoe size.

With normal shoes, it's recommended that you buy them big enough that there is some space between your toes and the top of the shoe. With dancing shoes, you should buy them so they fit your feet snugly.

Shoes are like clothes - one maker's size 7 is not necessarily identical to another maker's size 7. So I'd be worried about buying them on a website, because you really need dancing shoes to be a perfect fit. Buy your first pair at a proper shoe store so you can try them on. Once you know which size in which make suits your feet best, then you can order your next pair online. Ebay often has good deals.

Answer 4

i would suggesst going to a dance store and ask an employee to help you out because most of the time dance shoes are either bigger or smaller (depending on the dance shoe company) than yr street shoe size, once u know yr size than u can either by them at the store or go online to find the size u fit best in, GOOD LUCK :)

Answer 5

Good answer, Snowflake.

There are variances in brand, and size variances by country.

One other varience many forget to take into account is that you may be wearing a different thickness of hosiery in dance shoes than what you usually wear in street shoes.

For example, I bought my ballroom shoes 1/2 size smaller and one width narrower than my street shoes, and I wear thin hosiery with them exclusively... knee highs often, nothing heavier than that. In my street shoes, I wear thicker socks, even athletic socks, which accounts for the half size larger. I think the width change is because I've been losing weight.

-EN-

Answer 6

It really depends on the type of shoe but usually you can keep to your normal size-advice if you gotta spend a few extra dollars for your shoes then do it because if your serious about dance you'll go thru the cheap ones fast

Answer 7

You really need to be fitted. Different brands fit different ways and also different types of shoes fit differently as well. Once you know your size in a particular brand, then you can order them cheaper online. But for the first time, let a professional fit you. Your feet will thank you for it! :0)

Answer 8

i'm not sure about dancing shoes... but i know with heels they say to buy them 1/2 size smaller so that your foot doesn't slide out when you walk in them.

Answer 9

depends on the brand
www.discountdance.com has fairly good prices they also have a sizing guide.

Answer 10

i think mine were always the same size as my regular shoes.