Padded Dance Paws Shoe

Comments about Dance Paws Padded Lyrical Shoe:

I'm a bellydancer--occasional performer, but primarily a student--and i flip out when i can't find my dance paws for class. Having something on just the balls of my feet allows me to pivot, and having my heels uncovered gives me the traction not to slip and slide. I'm glad I sprang for the padding--my feet are much happier. The most common complaint I hear about dance paws is the hole size, but didn't have to make any adjustments for mine. I wear a 9.5 US and I got the XL. (But I have very long, narrow and skinny feet, so that might be why they are a perfect fit for me.) The only concern I have is that the holes will eventually rip...it is mesh.

Comments about Dance Paws Padded Lyrical Shoe:

I used them today for the first time in my dance class. They were so comfortable it seemed I'd been wearing them forever. They protected my feet from the floor (we dance barefoot) but at the same time they gave me good traction. The only problems are the toe holes that feel slightly constricting, even after I made some adjustment cuts. But as they stretch with use I'm betting this will take care of itself. Highly recommended to protect skin and give added support to aching feet!

Comments about Dance Paws Padded Lyrical Shoe:

Instructions said to order same as shoe size and according to the chart for a size 6 shoe that would be a Small but a small didn't fit.

Comments about Dance Paws Padded Lyrical Shoe:

I use this product as a kind of splint for a deformed toe. A couple of years ago, I broke my middle toe so that it now rests underneath my second toe. This deformity of the middle toe has caused the second toe to lift up and rub against my shoes. Since there is no way to fix the broken toe surgically, I have kept it taped in place for over a year now. Amazingly the dance paws apply just enough pressure to straighten the broken toe and also bring the second toe into a more normal position. In fact, my poor foot looks almost good! The only thing that is not so great is that I am sure I will want to wear this little device constantly so I'll need to find the substance (Fray Check) that will keep the material from fraying.