Aris Allen 1950s Women's Two-Tone Brown Plaid Saddle Shoes leather synthetic These saddle shoes are an exact copy of a 1950s shoe and have a suede-bottom sole. Saddle oxfords have been around since the twenties and are great dance shoes because they look just dressy enough to wear when you're dressing up (or down). Saddle shoes have a lace-up closure for security, and a very low heel for agility. Made with suede-bottom soles and a soft foam footbed which is perfect for dancers of all skill levels. After trying these on many dancers, overwhelmingly they reported that these shoes run true to size.