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Old 08-18-13, 09:09 PM  
boukilisa
 
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Does anyone use Slip-on Dancers for Zumba?

I have just about given up the search for the perfect Zumba shoe.

I tried Bloch dance sneakers but the lack of arch support through the middle of the shoe left me with bad arch, ankle and knee pain before the workout really started good. I have the same issue with other dance sneakers. I work out on a wooden gym floor but my running shoes and crosstrainers grip too much and make pivots and turns knee-risky. I saw these Slip-on dancers made especially for dancing on a wooden floor in regular athletic and running shoes. This might be the solution for me. Has anyone tried these?

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Old 08-18-13, 09:28 PM  
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I have tried them and I love them. They do exactly what they are advertised to do. I also use them with Turbo Fire/Jam since there are a lot of pivots in them too.

My only issue with them is they are made for women with smaller feet. Even though they say they fit everyone, they don't. I wear an 11 in athletic shoes and they make my toes go to sleep if I wear them over running shoes that have a wide forefoot.
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Old 08-18-13, 09:38 PM  
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I need something like this for my Buti workouts! There is a squat move that my feet don't glide as easily as hers but I dot think I can use them barefoot.
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Old 08-18-13, 10:12 PM  
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I have tried them and I love them. They do exactly what they are advertised to do. I also use them with Turbo Fire/Jam since there are a lot of pivots in them too.

My only issue with them is they are made for women with smaller feet. Even though they say they fit everyone, they don't. I wear an 11 in athletic shoes and they make my toes go to sleep if I wear them over running shoes that have a wide forefoot.
Thanks! I wear size 9.5. I wonder if I'd have the same problem. Do they loosen up over time?

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I need something like this for my Buti workouts! There is a squat move that my feet don't glide as easily as hers but I dot think I can use them barefoot.
Would a ballet slipper work?
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Old 08-18-13, 10:29 PM  
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Thanks! I wear size 9.5. I wonder if I'd have the same problem. Do they loosen up over time?
No they don't. Ultimately, I took them apart and added more ribbon so they were bigger and they are now fabulous!!
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Old 08-18-13, 10:38 PM  
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No they don't. Ultimately, I took them apart and added more ribbon so they were bigger and they are now fabulous!!
Good idea! I wonder if I could make my own.
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Old 08-19-13, 10:03 AM  
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Would a ballet slipper work?
Hadn't thought about that! Might just work!
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Old 08-19-13, 01:37 PM  
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I ordered a pair this morning. Fitbottomed Girls highly recommends them too. Thanks!
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