Fitting Suggestion
Dance shoes are generally worn smaller than regular street shoes. They must fit snugly without hurting so you can maintain balance while you dance. All parts of the shoes should be covered by your foot. If your foot can move easily inside the shoe, it is hard to balance & control your dance posture.   

Ladies closed-toe styles, Men's Ballroom and latin shoes:  Toes should be as closed as possible to the tip of the shoes without rubbing any part of your feet. 

Ladies opened-toe styles: Toes should be completely cover the sole, and, if possible let a bit of your toes hang over the edges of the shoe (up to 0.5cm). So that it allow you to feel the floor and give you better control.
(i.e. if your bigger foot measurement is 24cm, you may like to order a size 37 (23.5cm). However, please aware that the width of the shoes is proportionally smaller, so if your feet are a size wider than the length, we would suggest you to order the size that is same as your measurment, a size 38 in the above example)

Sizing Charts:
we suggest you measure your feet by:
1. Tracing your feet onto paper
2. Draw a rectangle block from the longest and widest parts of the tracing
3. Measure the length in centimeters from the tracings
(any questions re: sizing or width please e-mail us with your measurments)

Heel Sizes for ladies ballroom & latin shoes:


SoulDancer measures their heel according to the blue line shown, most other brands measure along the grey line.
This means that the normal height for SoulDancer shoes is 3" while the other brands would call the same shoe a 2.5" heel.

**NOTE: To avoid confusion the heel size we list on the website are the approximate size measured along the front, this is for your information only**
English Tall: 85mm or 3 3/8" (just under 3" along the front). Mostly used by professional and advanced dancers. 
English Flared: 75mm or 3" (approx. 2 1/2" along the front). A bit wider than English Slim, with a flared base to provide extra stability and make turns and spins easier. Looks very stylish and is suitable for dancers from all levels.   
English Slim: 75mm or 3" (approx. 2 1/2" along the front). The most popular type of heel used by ballroom dancers and in competitions. Slim and elegant.   
Regular Heel: 70mm or 2 4/5" (approx. 2 1/4" along the front). Commonly used heel for the juniors, and for practice. The widest heel type, ideal for ladies who are not used to high heels or who opt for maximum stability. 
Medium Flared: 65mm or 2 1/2" (approx. 2" along the front). One of the newest type of heel designs based on English Flared. A Lower heel with a flared base makes it great for all kind of fast movements, spins, turns... A good option for Salsa dancers who prefer lower heels.
New Slim: 65mm or 2 1/2" (approx. 2" along the front). One of the newest types of heel designs based on English Slim. With the slim and elegant look but a lower heel, ideal for dancers from all levels who prefer a lower heel. 
Lady Cuban: 55mm or 1 1/2" (approx. 1 1/4" along the front). Designed for ladies who prefer to dance in low heels with a wider base. This specially designed cuban heel is perfect for style conscious ladies, now you don't need to put up with the chunky cuban heel.