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 popular option is to buy vintage remakes. You can purchase them at the Los Angeles stores below or order them online.
WorldTone
(They carry Aris Allen and Remix- two of my favorite swing brands)
www.WorldToneDance.com
2138 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(866) WTD SHOES
(310) 234-9100
Store Hours:
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Monday - Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday - Saturday 11am - 8pm
Remix Vintage Shoes
I love their shoes!!!
www.remixvintageshoes.com
7605 1/2 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323)
936 - 6210
Store Hours:
Sunday noon-6pm
Monday - Saturday noon - 7pm
On-line options include:
www.dancestore.com
www.swingdanceshop.com