The other main difference is in men's shoes. Unlike regular dress shoes, ballroom shoes tend to be more flexible, allowing the foot to bend more easily. Each category uses a different type of shoe. There are some hybrid shoes. Men For men, the big difference is in heel.
Standard shoes have a low heel, like a standard dress shoe.
Latin shoes, however, have much higher heel, typically 2 or 2.5 inches. Unlike a women's 2 inch heel, our heel is just like on the dress shoe, only longer, it's still just as wide. This larger heel helps to keep the dancer's weight on the balls of his feet, which is proper for latin dancing. The heel is usually tall and thin. They come in various colors, and some styles are strappy and sexy.