Aris Allen Women's Black 1920s Satin d'Orsay Swing Dance Shoes

I liked the styling, but there is a metal bar in the sole which I felt plus the sizing didn't work out. A Capezio style worked out better for me.

Very uncomfortable shoe. I felt the ridge of the heel on the arch of my foot. Could not even wear them around the house for 5 minutes. The thought of trying to dance all night in these shoes was unimaginable.Returning them today.

This shoe is great, Fit is good, quality is outstanding

I had to return these. They aren't joking when they say they are for people with narrow feet. I couldn't even get the front of my foot into the shoe and I have average feet.

I suffer poor balance and damaged nerves that affect my feet and so finding shoes that work well for me is very difficult. I purchased 3 pair of these shoes...black, silver and bone, in a 1/2 size up to accommodate the bit of extra width of the front part of my foot. 2 of the 3 fit perfectly except for the extra space at the heel. The quick release buckle saved the day. When I first put them on, I thought they'd never work but they did...and very nicely, I might add. I don't notice the extra room. I don't slide around or anything. The shoe looks great, even sexy ( other ladies assessments) on my foot. I don't notice any stretch in the foot, however the strap seems to have stretched a bit. I'll adjust the buckle soon. The pair that didn't fit was the high arch bone colored ones. I sold them to a friend. Possibly the high arch problem would have resolved itself since my feet seem to settle "in the groove" of where my arch is on the other 2 pair and the strap keeps them securely in place. I prefer hard leather soles and so I do not baby the suede soles. I wear them even outside and they are smooth now with no problems. I really love the heel. I have poor balance due to a surgery in the inner ear and nerve damage due to failed back surgery and the heel stabilizes me perfectly without stressing the nerves in my foot. I've never owned a pair of dress dance shoes that worked perfectly without hurting my feet. These are perfect. I've worn them several times a week for months now. About ready to try another pair of bone color if I can find them. Since they are satin and suede, I do not wear them outside when it's raining.

I love the low heel and 1920's look of this shoe. I first ordered my street shoes size (7 1/2). The shoe was very comfortable and I have bunions and other issues. But it was too big so I exchanged it for a 7 which fit perfectly with no pressure on the bunion. The problem is the arch. It is hard and feels like I'm being bruised. Fine if you're dancing on your toes as you won't feel it. Deciding whether to return them.

These are some classy dance shoes. I like the low, wide heel - plenty of support for someone who is not used to heels. They fit comfortably (I have narrow feet, if that helps), and I've danced for probably 4 to 5 hours in them. The only problem is that there is no cushioning under the ball of my foot, which takes all the strain, so eventually my feet start to hurt there. But not for a good long while! The shoes actually look so good that I've decided to use my current pair as my fancy dress shoes, and order another pair for dancing in.