FREE delivery for New Zealanders. If you live in Auckland, Wellington, Nelson, Dunedin or even Australia or further abroad we can deliver dance shoes to your door. Free delivery if you live in New Zealand and purchase a minimum of one pair of dance shoes. Please enquire for delivery price if you live outside of New Zealand. (Jazz Shoes and specials excluded) OR 'at the value of $100 or more'.
We do our best to protect and post the item safely. But please appreciate that no responsibilty can be taken for any losses or damage sustained to the item during delivery. The shoes will not be replaced or postage refunded in the event of damage or loss.
We are happy to exchange any full priced, unworn and un-marked footwear within 2 weeks of purchase. Sale items and accessories are final sales, i.e. these are not exchangeable. We do not offer refunds on purchases unless a product is faulty and we are unable to repair or replace it.
Note, in case an exchange is required any additional postage or customised / special order fees will not be covered by Dance Addiction.
Can't find the Latin Dance Shoe you want?
You can order your Dance Addiction Latin Dance Shoes in the colour, heel height, width and size you want! This is great news for people with particularly small, large, narrow or wide feet or for people who know exactly what they want, but cannot find it anywhere.
Simply add NZ$40.00 to the original price of any Dance Addiction Latin Dance Shoe style and you have the price of your personalized shoe!
Note: Styles that are not in stock have the customised price included.
• Option#1 - Normal Time frame: 6-8 weeks (no additional cost)
• Option#2 - Fast Time frame: 1-2 weeks (add $50)
Example: Style Sophie (L005) in stock = NZ$105.00.
Your customized version = NZ$105 + NZ$40 = Only NZ$145! (normal time frame).
If you are in a hurry and need these made ASAP then add $50 to the customised price then Sophie will be at your door in 1-2 week for $195
It is very important that your dance shoes have the right fit in order for you to be your best on the dance floor.
Dance shoes need to be quite tight and snug from the start, in order to avoid that they get too big and sloppy. This is particularly important with dance shoes, as they need to follow your foot instantaneously, (be 'one' with the foot), in order for you to be able to move quickly and elegantly on the dance floor. As you start wearing your shoes, they will give and mold to fit better around your feet. Most people go down one size in dance shoes from their normal 'street shoe' size.
Ladies Open Toed Latin Dance Shoes:
Ladies open toed Latin Dance Shoes should be only just long enough! It is better to have the toes hanging over the edge than having excess sole at the end, as you will have a better control with the floor.
There should be no excess space between your heel and the heel cap on the shoe. The straps around the front of your foot should be tight, so they hold your foot in place in the shoe.
If you find, you slide forward in the shoe, leaving a big gap at the back, there can be two reasons:
1- If your toes are not hanging over the edge of the shoe, the shoe is too big.
2- If your toes are hanging way over the edge, it is probably because the straps are not tight enough around your foot and you need a narrow fitting shoe.
If you find, you are pushed right back against the heel cap in the shoe, there can be two reasons:
1- If your toes are at the end or hanging over the edge of the shoe, the shoe is too small.
2- If your toes are nowhere near the end of the shoe, the straps are probably too tight around your foot and you need a wide fitting shoe.
Men's Latin Dance Shoes:
It is paramount that your dance shoes are not too big!
Always try on new dance shoes with thin socks, as the shoes have not stretched yet and you will get more room in the shoes, once you start dancing in them.
There should be no excess space between your heel and the heel cap of the shoe. There should be very little space between the tip of your longest toe and the tip of the shoe (press down your thumb on the tip of the shoe to see how much excess space you have in the tip of the shoe). If the shoe feels tight across the foot, but there is ample space for your toes, it is very likely that the shoes are too big. The width will give to fit your foot, but the length does not change. Therefore, it is not a problem, if the shoe is tight across the foot. However, if your longest toe is pressed against the end of the shoe, the shoe is too small.
If your dance shoe gets too roomy/sloppy after a while, put thin foam insoles or half insoles in them in order to maintain the snug fit.
What width am I?
Most people fit a normal width (M). However some people find that normal dance shoes are either too narrow or too wide for their feet. In these cases you can get a dance shoe that is either wide (W) or narrow (N).
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Comfort - the extra cushioning in the insoles relieves the ball of your foot from unnecessary discomfort. |
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Safety - well-fitted dance shoe will minimise risk of injuries as they are designed to give your feet optimal support. |
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Control - The suede soles gives you the right amount of resistance on the dance-floor for the ultimate control & balance. |
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Care - dance shoes are made with the purpose of dancing in mind, they are designed to endure strain & stress from dancing. |
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Elegance - wearing proper dance shoes will make you a better dancer because Dance shoes are constructed in a way that gives you the best possible balance. The outstanding flexibility of the soles combined with the secure fit of a dance shoe enables you to move freely, without any unnecessary constraints or limitations. |
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Focus - when dancing, what better way to show off your fancy footwork than by attracting focus to your feet with outstanding footwear? |
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