Swing Shoes

I love swing dancing because the shoes are so comfy! I can dance for days and my feet won’t hurt. If you are just starting out, buy some Ked knock offs that fit well and take them to a cobbler. Ask him to shave down the bottom enough to make them flexible and suede them for you. If you are on a limited budget, I recommend Ralph’s Shoe Repair. Tell him Mary sent you. He’ll suede women’s shoes for $8 and men's for $10! You may have to re-glue your soles with E6000 adhesive at some point, but you can't beat that price.

Ralph's Shoe Repair
5924 N. Figueroa, Pasadena, CA
(323) 257-6121

For a dressier look women will want some wedgies! (no higher than a 2 ½” heels) Women with small feet you may be able to find some vintage wedgies in your local thrift shop. Another option is to order shoes from:

www.remixvintageshoes.com (They have an LA store!)
www.dancestore.com
www.swingdanceshop.com

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