Brands
Dance-fitness shoe brands
Dance-shoe houses, women’s-fitness specialists and cross-training giants each solve the class floor differently. Here’s how they compare — and which model to pick.
Ryka
If one brand was built for the class floor, it's Ryka.
Bloch
Bloch is a dancewear house, not a sportswear brand — and it shows the moment you spin.
Capezio
Ask a room of instructors what they demo spins in, and Capezio comes up fast.
Nike
Let's be straight up front: Nike doesn't make a dedicated dance shoe, and none of these spin like a Bloch or Capezio.
New Balance
If wide feet or comfort over speed is your priority, this is your brand.
Skechers
Skechers is the comfort brand, and that's exactly how to think about it for dance fitness.