Insoles guide
The choice of sole for your dance shoes can transform your experience on the dance floor. Each type of sole offers a unique balance of glide, grip and durability, suited to different dance environments and styles. Find out from Noémie and Elena, two dancers on the SalsaNueva team, how to find the perfect sole for your needs.
Suede sole (Insole)
The suede sole is perfectly suited to indoor use on smooth surfaces such as parquet. It offers balanced control between glide and grip, enabling dancers to perform fluid movements without the risk of uncontrolled slipping.
The suede sole excels in the art of combining glide and grip, an ideal compromise for indoor dancers.
Gliding : (5/5)
Adhesion : (4/5)
This sole offers reasonable durability for indoor use. However, it is sensitive to abrasive outdoor surfaces such as concrete.
Durability: (4/5)
To prolong the life of your suede sole:
- Use a slightly damp sponge to dust.
- Lightly moisten with water if necessary
- Brush with a special brush to lift fibers
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All Ground Sole
The "all floor" sole is versatile and can be used on all types of surfaces, including outdoors. It's perfect for dancers like Elena, who want the freedom to dance wherever they want, whether indoors or out.
This sole offers a slightly firmer grip to adapt to rough surfaces, while retaining sufficient glide to allow fluid movements. This means Elena can dance with confidence, whatever the surface, while enjoying the flexibility she needs to execute her figures.
Gliding : (3,5/5)
Adhesion : (5/5)
The all-terrain sole is designed to withstand outdoor use, but will wear more quickly on very rough surfaces such as concrete. To prolong its life, avoid excessively abrasive surfaces wherever possible.
Durability: (4/5)
Although this sole is low-maintenance, you can :
- Use a cloth to remove dust and dirt
- Lightly moisten with water if necessary