Linodes Leather Upper Jazz Shoe Slip-on for Women and Men's Dance Shoes

I’ve been watching these jazz shoes for quite some time before finally ordering them, so I have a few observations that I think are worth sharing. First, if you happen to wear a size 8½, lucky you! That size has consistently been offered at a noticeably lower price whenever I’ve checked. Unfortunately, I wear a size 7 and paid almost double. Since Amazon pricing can change, obviously check your size when ordering, but the price difference between sizes was significant enough that I think it is worth mentioning. FIT: I ordered my normal size 7 and I’m very glad I did. Dance shoes are one of those things where you will often hear people recommend sizing down for a snugger fit. I would NOT do that with these. In my experience, they fit true to size and are already nicely fitted around the foot. COMFORT: This is probably my favorite thing about them. The genuine leather is soft and pliable rather than stiff, so there really wasn’t an uncomfortable break-in period. They hug the foot comfortably without squeezing it, and they are lightweight enough that I barely notice them during a longer practice. MOVEMENT: The split sole makes a noticeable difference in flexibility. I can point and move my foot naturally, and they slide across the dance floor easily without feeling heavy or cumbersome. For dance practice, that combination of softness and flexibility is exactly what I was hoping for. Because they are leather, I fully expect them to stretch and mold to my foot with continued use. They fit well now, but once they are completely broken in I suspect I may eventually need a very thin footie sock to take up a little extra room. That isn’t a negative for me. I would much rather have a leather dance shoe conform to my foot over time than start out painfully tight because I sized down. QUALITY: The stitching and construction on my pair look good, the elastic keeps the shoe securely on my foot, and the leather feels surprisingly nice and supple. PACKAGING: Don’t expect a shoe box or fancy presentation. They arrive in a simple zippered plastic storage bag. Mine arrived in perfect condition, so this doesn’t bother me at all, but it is something I would want to know if I were buying them as a gift. Overall, I think these are a decent jazz shoe, especially for classes and longer dance practices. They are soft, flexible, lightweight, easy to move in and comfortable from the beginning. My biggest advice to another buyer: order your normal shoe size rather than automatically sizing down, and check the price of your particular size before ordering. So far, I’m very pleased with them. The real test will be how the leather and sole hold up with continued use, and I’ll update my review if my opinion changes.

I purchased a pair for my oldest daughter last year, and they have held up beautifully. They fit perfectly and are still in great condition. I was so impressed with the quality that I decided to purchase another pair for my younger daughter. I’m just as happy with this purchase! Excellent quality and definitely worth the price!

Very thin, light weight, stretch, but not ideal for extra wide feet. I have wide feet and I can use them and hope they stretch. Good enough for now while I take my first dance class.

I got these as a gift for my daughter, who does musical theater, and she absolutely loved them. They’re very comfortable for stage use and work really well for rehearsals and performances. The slip-on design makes them easy to wear, and they feel secure while moving. One thing to keep in mind is that they fit more like a sock and really mold to your foot. If you have slightly wider feet, I would recommend going up a size for a more comfortable fit. When the sizing is right, they feel great and move naturally with you. Overall, a great option for dance or theater use.

Great option for dancing and theater work.

Really nice, love them, they fit a little smaller, maybe going up half a size would be a good idea.

Good enough! I’m sure there are reasons why this is cheap but they seem similar to more expensive shoes I’ve had. I didn’t have the same experience with this brands taps but I feel confident saying these shoes are a good deal. True to size.

I owned a pair of identical dance shoes a few years ago but got rid of them bc I just wasn’t dancing anymore. When I started back, I needed a new pair, so I purchased what I thought would be an item that was comparable in quality and fit. That wasn’t the case. Despite my hesitation, Amazon recommended an 8.5 for me, but when I got them, they were so big on my feet that I had at least a 1/2” gap between the shoe and my ankle, and the length made me feel like I was wearing clown shoes. Maybe worst of all is that they seem to have no shape nor curve to them at all—as if both were cut from the same pattern (not made for R foot NOR L foot). It was VERY odd. Very wonky. Neither fits my foot like a regular shoe. It’s more like putting my foot into a stranger’s (old-school) Dutch wooden clogs. The padding is zero. Literally zero. The only good things I can say about these are that, after returning and getting a full size smaller, the new size finally stayed on my foot, and they do allow me to move easily across the floor without being too (dangerously) slick. I’m overall disappointed with the quality of these shoes. They work okay for casual dance and exercise at home, but the $30 price tag seems awfully high for such poor quality. If you need real dance shoes for an actual class or a performance, I don’t think you should choose these. I really wanted to leave a positive review, but I just couldn’t find much positive to say. 😕

Loved the shoes! I'm not a dancer but I'm wearing them as flats. The seller was super diligent in connecting with me to make sure I understand how to measure. I just based it on the measurement when I put a tape measure to my foot. Since I'm wearing this as an "everyday shoe" I've put in some insoles which have made them a bit tighter but the leather will eventually adjust. Happy with my purchase!

They are great!

They stretch nicely and fit wide feet

Pretty good quality for the price, these tend to last about 6 months with continuous dancing like my child does.

Good one