However, they offer little support for your feet and may be too soft for some people. They usually last longer than soft-soled shoes. Some people find spinning and gliding across the floor easier with hard leather soles. Suede soles can be glued onto many non-traditional shoes. However, they are easily ruined by wearing them outdoors or getting them wet.
Women have three choices at the basic level.
The Oxford flat has hard leather or suede soles, and the Character shoe has a choice of soles, with 1.5 or 22 heel. More selection and fashion styles and colors are available for both men and women with European style ballroom dance shoes at some stores. These usually cost more. Finding an Individual Fit with a Customized Shoe Custom-made shoes are available at two locations in the Seattle area. Art's Dance Shop in Kirkland specializes in dance shoes, both readymade and custom-made.