Should you purchase dance shoes?

YES! By all means, purchase proper dance shoes, but not necessarily right away. Make sure this is a hobby/activity that you really want to pursue and put time into. After all, if you are going to invest your hard earned money and your time in to this “dancing thing” you should have the most efficient footwear. Think of this as having the right equipment for a sport or any athletic activity you may take on.

We request that you have proper shoes for lessons and practice, see our FAQ for more info, but please be sure to have (or carry in) clean shoes to protect our dance floor and to protect the other dancer’s shoes on our dance floor.

You certainly don’t have to buy shoes from us, but we do have two ladies and one men’s style in stock in most sizes. Or feel free to grab a catalog and look at the thousands of options, then order a pair that reflects YOUR personality. But please read the following shoe policy, we have shoes that are fairly priced, but the return policy is very restrictive.

Suzy and Hondo School of Dance is an Authorized Dealer of Very Fine Dancesport Shoes – customizable suede sole shoes in the color, material, width, strap-design and heel height of your choice.

Women’s Shoes

  • Off the shelf $80 or $90/pair.
  • Direct from Catalog $80 or $90/pair.
  • Dance Sneakers $60
  • Special Order Charges $15 and up/pair.
  • 10% discount for any shoes purchased/ordered during a ClubHONDO! Dance Party

Men’s Shoes

  • Off the shelf $90 or $100/pair.
  • Direct from Catalog $80 or $90/pair.
  • Dance Sneakers $60
  • Special Order Charges $15 and up/pair.
  • 10% discount for any shoes purchased/ordered during a ClubHONDO! Dance Party.

Policies

  • Shoes must be paid for in advance.
  • Once we have a credit card transaction, cash payment, or a cleared check we can place your shoe order.
  • Ground Shipping (5-7 Business Days) $15/pair.
  • Air Shipping (3 Business Days) $25/pair.
  • Special orders take 4-8 weeks to arrive after placement of order.
  • Catalog orders usually arrive in 4-7 days after placement of order.
  • Occasionally we will have used shoes for sale please speak to us about pricing and policies for these items.

And lastly, don’t EVER wear your professional dance shoes on anything but a PROPER dance floor. You wouldn’t wear your curling shoes to the Corner Bar, so don’t wear your dance shoes to work, or anywhere else for that matter. They have a wonderful suede bottom that allows the perfect grip and slip. This would be greatly compromised by wearing them on the street.