Nina Pink Cuban Heel Leather Dancesport Shoes – Suede Sole Practice Shoes

I dance mostly Salsa and standard ballroom, and these handle both styles seamlessly. The lace-up closure holds your foot snug so there’s zero heel slipping inside the shoe. Fantastic quality leather and extremely comfortable!

Usually, new dance shoes mean band-aids on my heels for the first week, but these didn't rub at all! The interior lining is plush and breathable. The subtle pink color also gets so many compliments at my studio.

The combination of the split sole and suede bottom gives you incredible control over your floor craft. I noticed an immediate improvement in my stability during spins. They are so lightweight it almost feels like dancing in socks, but with full arch support.

The outers are nice leather. The mid-sole is flexible for a good point. The suede on the soles is sturdy. The interior has a synthetic forefoot lining, however, so that's one downside.

I've been wearing these for my technical training sessions for about three weeks now. The balance on the Cuban heel is centered perfectly, making weight transfers in mambo feel effortless. The suede bottom held up great after brushing, too.

You can tell the quality as soon as you open the box. The leather is ridiculously soft and luxurious. The 2" Cuban heel is super stable for beginner and intermediate dancers who aren't ready to train in 3-inch stilettos yet.

Finding comfortable ballroom practice shoes for wider feet is usually a nightmare. Because of the lace-up design, I was able to loosen the front for a custom fit without sacrificing heel security. The inner lining really does absorb sweat well—my feet stayed completely dry.

The split sole makes such a huge difference for pointing and flex work in latin dance. I was worried the lace-up style might look too clunky, but the pink tone makes them look really delicate and stylish on the floor. Highly recommend for practice!

I teach salsa four nights a week and needed a sturdy, low-heel shoe that wouldn't destroy my feet. The soft leather upper mold to your foot really quickly with no painful breaking-in period. The suede bottoms give just the right amount of grip and slip for fast turn combinations.

I got these as a practice gift for my ballroom partner who was complaining about foot fatigue in higher heels. She raved about the lace-up fit immediately because she has narrower feet and could cinch them perfectly. She said the breathable interior kept her feet dry through a two-hour rehearsal.

I ordered these for my weekly salsa and bachata socials, and they have been a absolute game-changer. The 2-inch Cuban heel gives me just enough height without straining my ankles during spin-heavy songs. The suede sole glides smoothly on hardwood, and the split sole lets me articulate my feet properly. Plus, the pink leather looks gorgeous in person!

They were too small. I am waiting for my refund. I had to send them back

They don’t have enough padding and my feel get extremely tired in an one hour dance class