How to size jazz dance shoes
Your Complete Guide To Dance Shoe Sizes
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We all know these guides are important in ensuring proper shoe fit. That's why, when you want to be absolutely sure about your online dance shoe purchase, it's important to turn to customer-friendly retailers like Just for Kix.
We know that different brands sometimes fit differently and we want our customers to find their exact fit. In fact, most of the products in our catalog come with shoe size guidelines, right on the page under the "sizing" tab, or in the product description. With us, there's no need to look further - no need to click around the website or in Google, searching for the dance shoe size guide information to make the right buying decisions.
What's more is that we have a friendly and professional customer service department you can always contact if you have questions about our size guides, or products in general. Just call us at 800-762-3347 or contact us online. We look forward to helping you!
In the meantime, feel free to browse our site anytime to check out our many dance shoe offerings, including the following:
Luv Dance Sequin Dance Shoe LD2
Our kids dance shoes come in multitude of sizes, from size 1 to 13.5. We also offer varying widths, including medium, narrow, and wide. That said, fitting your kids for dance shoes can be tricky because they grow so quickly and unpredictably. To help you, print out our kids shoe fit guide. Make sure your dancer stands firmly with their foot on the paper. If they are between sizes round up.
If one foot is longer than the other, go with the bigger size. You may want to round up anyway to a slightly bigger size since kids grow quickly. Also, keep in mind that ballet and tap shoes tend to run a ½ to 1 full size smaller than street shoes.
Gia-Mia Adult Kombat Boots - GS3
Many of our combat boots, such as the Gia-Mia Adult Kombat Boots, run the same size as street shoes.
That means whatever size your dancer is in regular shoes, then they'll be the same size in some of these shoes.
However, some of our boots, like our Pink Gator Combat boots, run one or even two sizes smaller than a street shoe so you will need to size up accordingly. If you have questions at any time, please don't hesitate to call our customer support number listed above.
Alexandra Glitter High Top AC12
Like our combat boots, our hip hop shoes also generally come in either street shoe size or run one to two sizes smaller in the case of our Alexandra Glitter High Top Sneaker. When you're shopping around, make sure you click on the "sizing" tab on each page or read the product description to find out which category the shoes you're interested in fall into.
Also, keep in mind that many of our shoe sizes run in whole sizes only, like our Gia-Mia Flash Hi-Top Sneaker. So if your dancer is a size 6 1/2, then order a size 7.
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Bloch Synchrony Split-Sole S0625L
Buying ballet shoes seems straightforward enough, but it's a little trickier than you might realize because you're looking for a different kind of fit than with a street shoe.
With a street shoe you want a comfortable fit with a little wiggle room. Not so with a ballet shoe. These shoes should fit like a pair of socks without any puckers or extra material pinching at the tip. In the case of the Bloch Synchrony Split-Sole it is best to order 2-3 sizes smaller than a street shoe.
That said, it shouldn't be so snug that it binds the dancer and impedes movement. While it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, many adult ballet shoes can run anywhere from one to three sizes smaller than street shoes.
Bloch Split Flex Character Shoe S0390L
While ballet shoes can be tough to fit, our character shoes are actually much easier. All of our products, including the ever-popular Capezio Jr. Footlight T-Strap, run the same as street size. If you need help figuring out your size, print out a copy of our adult women's shoe fit guide.
It will help you fit both the length of your foot, as well as the width. Just make sure you leave your shoes off when using this chart if you want to accurately determine your size.
Alexandra Glossy Sneaker AC10
Capture the crowd's attention with dance sneakers! Just make sure when you're buying them you take a look at the sizing information. You might not know it, but just because these are dance sneakers doesn't mean they come in the same size as regular sneakers.
Some of dance sneakers run one to two sizes smaller than a street shoe, which is why you need to be careful and size up accordingly. Other dance sneakers should be purchased in the same size as your dancer's street shoes.
E-Series Slip On Jazz Shoe EJ2
Like ballet shoes, many jazz shoes can run smaller than street shoe sizes. In fact, for men, some of the jazz shoes we offer run an entire 2½ sizes smaller than street shoes. For women, it's closer to a ½ to 1 size smaller than street shoes.
The best economy jazz shoe is our Dance Basix Slip On Jazz Shoe. Get the same quality performance for half of the price!
Each product description offers fitting guidelines to help you make the right selection.
Leather Half Sole Turner DB108
Many of our lyrical and contemporary shoes offer sizing charts on the product pages. For instance, our Canvas Half Sole Turner explains which size (small, medium or large) to order based on your actual street shoe size.
For products with actual shoe sizes (rather than just small, medium, or large), there are details on each product page directing you how to order the correct size.
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Freed Classic SBT-DV
Pointe shoes are for more experienced dancers. These kinds of shoes allow dancers to balance on their toes with the feet and toes supported by the shoe. That's why it's vitally important for pointe shoes to fit like a glove in order to feel comfortable, get the necessary support, and ensure total control.
Some products, such as our Capezio Tiffany Pointe, run the same as street shoe size; for others, you'll have to order several sizes smaller than your street shoe size.
Just make sure you read each product description carefully for guidelines on ordering sizes and ensuring that perfect fit.
Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe S0352G
Just like every other dance shoe, a good fit is important for tap shoes, as well. The reason goes beyond comfort and control. If your tap shoes don't fit properly, then the tap sounds won't be as clear or as precise. And the fit of many tap shoes differ from the fit of street shoes, often running smaller. In the case of the Bloch Youth Merry Jane Tap Shoe it is best to order 1.5 sizes larger than a street shoe.
Keep in mind, you want a more snug fit for tap shoes; plus, most will stretch with time and frequent use.
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Bloch Ballet Shoe Size Charts
If your foot measurement is on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a snug fit or the larger size for a more generous fit.
Please note that this size charts is intended as a guide only.
Girl's and Toddler's Ballet Flats |
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BLOCH |
AUS/US |
UK |
EUR |
OUTSOLE SIZE (CM) |
| 7 | 6.5 |
7 |
24 | 14 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 24-25 | 14.5 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 8 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 26 | 15 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 9 | 27 | 15.5 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 27-28 | 16 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 10 | 28 | 16.5 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 28-29 | 17 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 11 | 29 | 17 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 12 | 31 | 18 |
| 12.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 31-32 | 18.5 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 13 | 32 | 19 |
| 13.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 32-33 | 19.5 |
| 1 | 13.5 | 1 | 33 | 20 |
| 1.5 | 1(4-4.5) | 1.5 | 33-34 | 20.5 |
Women's Ballet Flats |
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BLOCH |
AUS/US |
UK |
EUR |
OUTSOLE SIZE (CM) |
| 2 | 4-4.5 (2-3) | 2 | 34 | 20.5 |
| 2.5 | 4.5-5 | 2.5 | 34.5 | 21 |
| 3 | 5-5.5 | 3 | 35 | 21.5 |
| 3.5 | 5.5-6 | 3.5 | 35.5 | 22 |
| 4 | 6-6.5 | 4 | 36 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 6.5-7 | 4.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 7-7.5 | 5 | 37 | 23 |
| 5.5 | 7.5-8 | 5.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 6 | 8-8.5 | 6 | 38 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 8.5-9 | 6.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 9-9.5 | 7 | 39 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 9.5-10 | 7.5 | 39.5 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 10-10.5 | 8 | 40 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 10.5-11 | 8.5 | 40.5 | 26.5 |
Boy's Ballet Flats |
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BLOCH |
AUS/US |
UK |
EUR |
OUTSOLE SIZE (CM) |
| 11 | 10.5 | 11 | 29 | 17 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 12 | 31 | 18 |
| 12.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 31-32 | 18.5 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 13 | 32 | 19 |
| 13.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 32-33 | 19.5 |
| 1 | 13.5 | 1 | 33 | 20 |
| 1.5 | 1 (4-4.5) | 1.5 | 33-34 | 20.5 |
| 2 | 4-4.5 (2-3) | 2 | 34 | 20.5 |
| 2.5 | 4.5-5 | 2.5 | 34.5 | 21 |
| 3 | 5-5.5 | 3 | 35 | 21.5 |
| 3.5 | 5.5-6 | 3.5 | 35.5 | 22 |
Men's Ballet Flats |
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BLOCH |
AUS/US |
UK |
EUR |
OUTSOLE SIZE (CM) |
| 4 | 4 | 3.5 | 36 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 37 | 23 |
| 5.5 | 5.5 | 5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 6 | 6 | 5.5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 7 | 6.5 | 39 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 7.5 | 7 | 39.5 | 25 |
| 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 41 | 26 |
| 9.5 | 9.5 | 9 | 41.5 | 27 |
| 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 42 | 27.5 |
| 10.5 | 10.5 | 10 | 42.5 | 28 |
| 11 | 11 | 10.5 | 43 | 28.5 |
| 11.5 | 11.5 | 11 | 43.5 | 29 |
| 12 | 12 | 11.5 | 44 | 29.5 |
| 12.5 | 12.5 | 12 | 44.5 | 30 |
| 13 | 13 | 12.5 | 45 | 30.5 |
How to determine your size - Everything for dance, Kazan
Women's sizes
| Size range | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| International sizes | XXS | XS | M | ML | L | |
| Height | 152 158 | 165 170 | 165 170 | 165 170 | 165 170 | 170 176 |
| Chest | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Waist | 62 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 |
| Hips | 86 | 90 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 106 |
Men's sizes
| Size range | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
| International sizes | XXS | XS | M | ML | L | |
| Height | 152 158 | 158 164 | 170 176 | 170 176 | 176 182 | 176 182 |
| Chest | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Waist | 62 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 82 |
| Hips | 84 | 87 | 90 | 93 | 96 | 99 |
Child sizes
| Size range | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
| Age | 3-4 | 4-5 | 6-7 | 8-9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Height | 110 | 116 | 122 | 128 | 134 | 140 | 146 |
| Bust | 52 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 |
| Waist | 48 | 50 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 60 | 60 |
| Hips | 59 | 62 | 66 | 70 | 74 | 78 | 81 |
How to determine the size of ballet flats and jazz shoes Grishko
Dear customers!
Please note that GRISHKO flats run 2 sizes too small.
To determine the exact size, you need to add 2 to the everyday size (for example, 37) (it turns out 39).
How to take measurements in order to choose the correct size of GRISHKO pointe shoes
| Foot length in mm | Size GRISHKO | Casual shoe size |
| 195-200 | 0.5 | 31 |
| 200-205 | 1 | 31.5 |
| 205-210 | 1.5 | 32 |
| 210-215 | 2 | 33 |
| 215-220 | 2.5 | 34 |
| 220-225 | 3 | 34.5 |
| 225-230 | 3.5 | 35 |
| 230-235 | 4 | 36 |
| 235-240 | 4.5 | 37 |
| 240-245 | 5 | 37. 5 |
| 245-250 | 5.5 | 38 |
| 250-255 | 6 | 39 |
| 255-260 | 6.5 | 40 |
| 260-265 | 7 | 40.5 |
| 265-270 | 7.5 | 41 |
| 270-275 | 8 | 42 |
| 275-280 | 8.5 | 43 |
| 280-285 | 9 | 43.5 |
How to determine the size of RClass ballet shoes
| Complete range of R-Class | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 |
Sizes 26…34. 5 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | ||||
| Sizes 35…36 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | ||
| Sizes 37…48 | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 |
All about jazz shoes | Useful information from the company Quadrille
“Jazz shoes” - what is it?
This is one of the names for jazz shoes.
These shoes are primarily used for dancing to jazz music. However, they are also used in other dance styles.
Jazz dance? Like this?
When we hear about jazz dance, a picture immediately comes to mind: dances to melodic jazz improvisation. In fact, jazz music and jazz dance have a lot in common. However, dancing in the style of jazz is not at all necessary to classical compositions. Music suits the most different - from classics to the latest musical hits. This explains the large number of directions of this dance. And there are more than 10 types of it.
How to choose jazz shoes?
Classic leather jazz shoes are considered to be the best. Indeed, they have a great appearance, they look solid. However, in practice, it all comes down to functionality and convenience. Choosing leather jazz shoes, you can be sure that they will serve you for a long time. However, such a pair will cost an order of magnitude more expensive than the one that will be made of textiles.
But textile shoes will also have their advantages. Textiles do not shine as much as well-finished leather. A pair of textiles will dry out much faster between sessions.
Pair size - how to choose?
To choose a pair for your size - you just need to know the size of the usual shoes that you wear all the time. The pair is worn on the leg, the laces are tied. Get up and walk in a new pair. Creases should not appear. When driving, you should be comfortable and comfortable. Then you need to check if there is free space in the toe area? If there is - the size is not yours, the pair will be great.
When boots make you feel uncomfortable while walking, then this option is not for you either. Jazz shoes should be comfortable. It is important to make sure that the pair is the right size for you. It is better to choose a size for a long time and be sure that this is the right choice than to rush. This will avoid problems during operation. Such shoes are not bought for growth.
But you shouldn’t take it too, so that at the most inopportune moment it doesn’t let you down. The correct choice of size will avoid a large number of troubles that are associated with foot problems.
How to buy jazz boots for a child to grow into?
Believe me, you shouldn't do this. A pair must be bought only according to the size of the foot. When the foot moves excessively in boots, it can cause injury or damage to the foot. And if the leg is constantly injured, there will definitely not be pleasure from dancing.
Why do jazz boots wear out fast enough?
The materials used in the manufacture are very simple. It is either high quality fabric or durable leather. However, no matter how good the materials are, wear will directly depend on the amount and intensity of your workouts. Also, the type of coverage on which jazz shoes are used plays an important role. Usually in dance halls such coverings as linoleum, wooden parquet, or varnished floor are used.
It is very important to know that dance shoes are not intended to be worn over other types of flooring. It should not be worn outdoors, as the sole is made in such a way as to provide the necessary grip on the surface on which the dancer performs.
The wear of jazz shoes is also affected by the dancer's body weight, sudden stops during dancing, the speed at which the dancer moves, the number of rotations and many other factors.
How to care for jazz shoes?
These shoes should only be used for their intended purpose. It cannot be used outside of dance surfaces (walking on the street, asphalt, concrete, puddles).
Shoes will be damp after training and should not be stored in plastic bags. It is best to store the pair in its original box, or in a cardboard box with holes for ventilation. Drying must be done after each use. For drying, the use of heaters or direct sunlight will be very harmful. Shoes will quickly lose their beautiful appearance and become faded.
