Zumba friends! Question about shoes

Melacole23

I was wondering what types of shoes people prefer for Zumba workouts? My normal running and walking shoes don't seem to be working too well. They are kind of hard to dance in and my feet can hurt and feel and strained when I am done. Thanks!!! ~Melanie

greenbubblegum

I bought Ryka Transitions for Zumba. Lots of lateral support and breathable.

Packerfan23

I bought Nike TR Free...very flexible and so far have worked pretty good.

greenbubblegum

I have to correct my previous reply. I actually returned the Ryka Transitions due to lack of lateral support and purchased the Ryke studio flex low instead. The studio flex low have great lateral support.

Kelblue1

I didn't want to spend alot of money so I didn't go for the Nikes or Rykas.. But I found these (link below) they got great reviews and I've had them now for months and love, love, love them! I did go off the site and get a size bigger and still way to small. I wear a 10 in street shoes and had to order a 14 in these. They are alittle big but not enough to matter. They work perfect on carpet too!! and just so you know when I ordered the wrong size they were great about returning. I just ordered the new pair so I'd get them faster and then shipped the wrong ones back for a refund and got my refund within 2 wks.

http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/sneakers/P45M.aspx

kelsue35

i do zumba barefoot

Elzecat

thanks for the ideas--I need to find some better "dance" shoes for my class (and also so I can do Zumba DVDs at home on the carpet, which I haven't tried yet...

Kelblue1

I didn't want to spend alot of money so I didn't go for the Nikes or Rykas.. But I found these (link below) they got great reviews and I've had them now for months and love, love, love them! I did go off the site and get a size bigger and still way to small. I wear a 10 in street shoes and had to order a 14 in these. They are alittle big but not enough to matter. They work perfect on carpet too!! and just so you know when I ordered the wrong size they were great about returning. I just ordered the new pair so I'd get them faster and then shipped the wrong ones back for a refund and got my refund within 2 wks.

http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/sneakers/P45M.aspx

to add on. I do Zumba at home on carpet and with regular cross trainers my knees and back were killing me after. Since I've been using these shoes I'm never sore.. except my muscles the next day! hehehe Plus I can move way better with them since they are so flexable. And hey they look good too!!

Melacole23

Thank you, thank, THANK YOU!! I really appreciate the feedback :happy:

Melacole23

i do zumba barefoot

Are you in a class or at home? That sounds awesome---I don't know if our studio will allow it, though.

Melacole23

I didn't want to spend alot of money so I didn't go for the Nikes or Rykas.. But I found these (link below) they got great reviews and I've had them now for months and love, love, love them! I did go off the site and get a size bigger and still way to small. I wear a 10 in street shoes and had to order a 14 in these. They are alittle big but not enough to matter. They work perfect on carpet too!! and just so you know when I ordered the wrong size they were great about returning. I just ordered the new pair so I'd get them faster and then shipped the wrong ones back for a refund and got my refund within 2 wks.

http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/sneakers/P45M.aspx

Those are super cute! They get awesome reviews on the site, too. Might have to try those out. Thanks!

kelsue35

i do zumba barefoot

Are you in a class or at home? That sounds awesome---I don't know if our studio will allow it, though.

at home on the carpet. i tried to do it with shoes but hurt my ankles so i did it barefoot and it was so much better