Do people change shoes when going swing dancing?

Question

Thanks to your advice, I did purchase brand new Mary Jane's from Aris Allen. Looking at the suede soles, I started thinking about walking on the street... aack! Is it normal to carry dancing shoes into a club and change inside? Or is the suede tougher than it looks, able to endure pavement outside? Thx.

Answer 1

I usually change there too; if anything, just to make them last longer...When swing dancing; or dancing of any kind for that matter, it is imperative to have comfortable shoes that don't cramp your feet...but to answer you; I think it is perfectly fine to change once your inside...and if anyone asks, just tell them you like your shoes to last.

Answer 2

Yes, people change shoes. Don't wear suede soled shoes outside. It will survive a few steps on a clean dry pavement, but not if you step in mud or some other kind of dirt.
Watch out for dirty floor in the club, too.
Buy a wire brush to clean the soles. They will last longer if you clean them properly.

Answer 3

The suede will last about twenty feet, unless you step in a wet spot sooner. Carry your shoes in a bag and change.