Does anyone use dance sneakers for workouts? - Page 2

Lucky Star · 05-12-11, 08:04 PM

Sorry! When I ordered they only had the bright red left in my size. Needless to say, these stay home.

sherry7899 · 05-12-11, 08:05 PM

They have a later version (3) in my size at Endless.com. I may order them tonight before they disappear! Unfortunately no one has reviewed them yet.

Sherry

ETA: I placed the order. They should arrive next Tuesday. I hope they fit. I'd like to use them for Petra Kolber's dance workouts as well as Zumba.

cpcathy · 05-12-11, 08:44 PM

Black Capezio dance sneakers. Maybe in awhile, I can live without them for now.

andtckrtoo · 05-12-11, 10:21 PM

I swear by my Nike Mystique's. But on carpet, I just took an old pair of Nike's (I love my Nikes, in case you can't tell, but you can do this with any shoe) and put duct tape on the ball of the foot to allow for spinning.

JP44 · 05-13-11, 06:45 AM

I have Bloch's and while they are cute, cute, cute, I find my arches ache after using them for dance workouts. (Rockin' Body, Zumba, Cardio Axe). I presume it's because these types of sneakers don't support your arches at all, rather they are suspended between the heel & forefoot.

I wear Ryka cross trainers now, but I might try Nike Musiques instead.

Joan

mizach · 05-13-11, 06:51 AM

I am shopping for one. I made a mistake of doing Zumba Exhilarate on carpet with just my socks. My knees hurt after that.

Christine,
That's a good suggestion to put duck tape under the soles of a pair of cross trainers.

Ctfitnut · 05-13-11, 08:08 AM

Quote:

I have Bloch's and while they are cute, cute, cute, I find my arches ache after using them for dance workouts. (Rockin' Body, Zumba, Cardio Axe). I presume it's because these types of sneakers don't support your arches at all, rather they are suspended between the heel & forefoot.

I use orthotics in my dance shoes to help with that problem.

sherry7899 · 05-13-11, 08:38 AM

Ctfitnut-that's a great idea! I do have a pair of orthotics.

Thanks-
Sherry

suzy · 05-13-11, 09:47 AM

I wear Ryka Transition for dance workouts.

They're flexible yet supportive, cushioned, and have a pivot point for easy turns on carpet.

JP44 · 05-13-11, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ctfitnut

I use orthotics in my dance shoes to help with that problem.

Oooooh! Cool idea! Do you use regular orthotics (i.e. Dr. Scholls) or custom ones?

Joan

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05-12-11, 08:04 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	Sorry! When I ordered they only had the bright red left in my size. Needless to say, these stay home. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

05-12-11, 08:05 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	They have a later version (3) in my size at Endless.com. I may order them tonight before they disappear! Unfortunately no one has reviewed them yet. Sherry ETA: I placed the order. They should arrive next Tuesday. I hope they fit. I'd like to use them for Petra Kolber's dance workouts as well as Zumba.

05-12-11, 08:44 PM
cpcathy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California	Black Capezio dance sneakers. Maybe in awhile, I can live without them for now. __________________ Cathy Nobody Said It was Easy.... --The Scientist

05-12-11, 10:21 PM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	I swear by my Nike Mystique's. But on carpet, I just took an old pair of Nike's (I love my Nikes, in case you can't tell, but you can do this with any shoe) and put duct tape on the ball of the foot to allow for spinning. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

05-13-11, 06:45 AM
JP44 Join Date: Nov 2007	I have Bloch's and while they are cute, cute, cute, I find my arches ache after using them for dance workouts. (Rockin' Body, Zumba, Cardio Axe). I presume it's because these types of sneakers don't support your arches at all, rather they are suspended between the heel & forefoot. I wear Ryka cross trainers now, but I might try Nike Musiques instead. Joan

05-13-11, 06:51 AM
mizach VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NC	I am shopping for one. I made a mistake of doing Zumba Exhilarate on carpet with just my socks. My knees hurt after that. Christine, That's a good suggestion to put duck tape under the soles of a pair of cross trainers.

05-13-11, 08:38 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Ctfitnut-that's a great idea! I do have a pair of orthotics. Thanks- Sherry

05-13-11, 09:47 AM
suzy VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TX	I wear Ryka Transition for dance workouts. They're flexible yet supportive, cushioned, and have a pivot point for easy turns on carpet.