This is our feminine athletic shoe in a wingtip version. When you wear it you feel like a cat - nimble, surefooted, ready to spring into action - but with the slide- and spin-ability that suede soles give you.

The heel is not quite 3/4" but it is so cute and feminine that you can wear it with a skirt despite the low heel.

Sole is flexible to help you feel the floor. This looks like a dress shoe, but acts like an athletic sneaker. Great swing dance shoes because of the total comfort you need in a swing shoe (that's going to be on the hardwood all night).

You're not supposed to wear suede soles outside - but every Lindy Hopper knows that to make them faster you wear them everywhere and get them dirty, then dance in them to make them shiny on the bottom. If you prefer them less zippy, just don't wear them outside and rough 'em up with a wire brush periodically. Just remember that if you wear them in the rain they'll be tough to spin in until they dry.

SIZING TIPS:
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We've found that if you're a true whole size (6-7-8, etc.) it's likely these will fit you true to size... But most women can sometimes fit two sizes (like a 6-6.5 or 8.5-9) - if you're not sure - and you usually fit a half size to a whole size (like 7.5-8) it's possible you'll feel more comfortable in the whole size (in this case 7.5-8 might fit the 8)... but if you're a whole size to a half size, it gets trickier - ask yourself which one you usually wear in "closed" shoes (not sandals) and if it's a whole size, no problem - but if you're a half size, expect that you might need to go up a half size, and maybe even slip a thin insole in it for better fit! (you can't have TOO much cushioning!) For international sizing we recommend that you use our Sizing Chart to help you make a decision.

INSOLE:
This has a comfy foam insole - but some of our customers have found that these are roomy enough to fit orthotics inside them them.