{"product_id":"aris-allen-mens-black-canvas-gym-style-dance-sneakers-1005-bk","title":"Aris Allen Men's Black Canvas Gym Style Dance Sneakers, 1005-BK","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"textLayer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly comfortable dance shoe version of a retro canvas basketball sneaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuede bottom sole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery comfy thick, molded, removable insole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes, your favorite sneaker is now your favorite pair of dance shoes! The casual styling looks great with everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are perfect for dancers of all skill levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAris Allen is known for making vintage style swing dance shoes and reproduction models that are more authentic equipment for dancing swing than ordinary ballroom shoes are. Their philosophy being that your dancing will look more authentic if you wear the same style of shoes the inventors of the dance were wearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease check the sizing recommendations below before placing your order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem #: 1005-BK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCanvas\u003c\/span\u003e uppers, Blucher construction, suede ­bottom sole. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe molded foam insole makes these much more comfortable and supportive than most ordinary dance shoes and because they’re removable you can get a custom fit by replacing them (or add orthotics, etc.) or just wear them as is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSIZING\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTIPS - (ALL SHOES ARE USA SIZES)\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003eThe test dancers found that they usually run true to size. So order your usual men's dress shoe size. Because this style has a long shoelace closure you can customize the width by loosening or tightening them and replacing the removable insole will allow you to alter the fit as well.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHECK THE PHOTOS FOR CHART WITH MEASUREMENTS (there are two charts - one with measurements of the inside of the actual shoe - and one with measurements of the insole - 2 methods to help you narrow down your sizing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWIDTH INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow Width Feet: happy - but only because they have such a long fly (the part with the laces) they can be tightened up all the way down the shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Width: happy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Width: happy - these are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dancestore.com\/pages\/swing-shoes-101\" title=\"Read more about Blucher construction\"\u003eBlucher\u003c\/a\u003e construction which means you can easily adjust the width.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wide width testers said this: \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf EEE = Go up a half size. Example: a 9 EEE fits 9.5 in this style. It starts out snug but feels comfortable once they are broken in. Maybe try swapping the thick insole out for a thinner one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT SUEDE SOLES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003eStill dancing in sports sneakers with rubber soles?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003eFact: Sports sneakers with rubber-bottom soles are made for gripping the floor. If you wear them to dance you are not only straining your knees, but you do not have to “find your center” and your dancing suffers. Ask any dance instructor about the importance of this. (Hint: you will become a better dancer and will yank less follows' arms when you are not anchored to the floor by improper footwear!)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are made with suede soles which are wonderful to dance on but require occasional upkeep (it's usually a problem with catching the edge on a piece of hardwood that is sticking up on the dance floor).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you need to re-glue the suede many people just use crazy glue gel. We have also found that commercially produced shoe repair glue (available from the shoe repair shop in your local mall) works great.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're not supposed to wear suede soles outside but every swing dancer knows that you can make suede soles faster by wearing them everywhere to get them dirty, then dance in them until they're shiny on the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you prefer them less zippy you can dull the “mirror finish” they can get by roughing them up with a wire brush periodically. Just remember that when they are wet from walking in the rain they won't spin as easily (if they're too slippery just spill your drink on the floor and step in it!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pageContainer2\" class=\"page\" data-page-number=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textLayer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-layer-inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aris Allen","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ 7","offer_id":46887585808614,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 7.5","offer_id":46887585841382,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 8","offer_id":46887585874150,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 8.5","offer_id":46887585906918,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 9","offer_id":46887585939686,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 9.5","offer_id":46887585972454,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 10","offer_id":46887586005222,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 10.5","offer_id":46887586037990,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 11","offer_id":46887586070758,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 11.5","offer_id":46887586103526,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 12","offer_id":46887586136294,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 12.5","offer_id":46887586169062,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ 13","offer_id":46887586201830,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6297\/9302\/files\/1005-BK-mens-swing-dance-sneakers.webp?v=1769039935","url":"https:\/\/theleotard.com\/products\/aris-allen-mens-black-canvas-gym-style-dance-sneakers-1005-bk","provider":"The Leotard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}