What should men look out for when buying dance shoes?

Dancing shoes are not normal shoes. You will immediately feel and recognise the difference when you try them on for the first time. The most obvious difference is the outsole, which is usually made of chrome or suede leather in men's dance shoes. Both are so-called suede leather types, which are characterised by their particularly high resistance. The soles made from this natural product are also very breathable and, with their flat profile, are ideal for activities on smooth dance floors.

Dance shoes from Werner Kern are no ordinary dance shoes. In addition to the typical rough leather sole, our many different models are characterised above all by their excellent fit on the foot. Dancing often requires fast and complex movements, for which a firm, secure stance is just as important as good contact with the floor. For men's dance shoes from Werner Kern, we use a variety of fits and lasts that we have optimised over the years and decades in close collaboration with professional and amateur dancers from all over the world.

You can find out which last shape is used for a particular model of men's dance shoe in the product description. We use both normal-width and extra-wide fits and offer many models not only in standard sizes but also in plus sizes up to size (UK) 16 - this corresponds to 52 2/3 in European sizes. As a rule, the sizes of our dance shoes are slightly larger than those of street shoes. Nevertheless, the shoe should fit snugly on the foot, as the types of leather used can give way and widen slightly when dancing. It is therefore better to choose your dance shoe one size smaller so that you can still find a secure fit even after hours on the dance floor.

What different types of dance shoes for men are available from Werner Kern?

Our dance shoes for men can be divided into three groups:

Standard dance shoes for men are characterised by a flat heel, which makes them ideal for beginners. Whether slow or Viennese waltz, foxtrot, slow or disco fox, tango or salsa, with our wide range of dance shoes with a flat heel, you are just as well prepared for your first dance class as you are for your first dance at your wedding or regular trips to the dance floor. Dance shoes with flat heels are even suitable for Latin American dances, and we also have special models for this in our range:

Latin shoes, i.e. dance shoes such as the Forli and Palermo models with a raised (4 cm high) heel, are ideal for Latin American dances such as samba, rumba, cha-cha, paso doble or jive. The heel facilitates and emphasises the typical hip swing and at the same time makes the foot appear more graceful. The fact that these models have a slightly narrower cut at the front also helps to emphasise the ball of the foot. The dance shoes made of black nappa leather with 5- or 4-hole lacing always offer your feet comfortable support when dancing and are therefore not only the first choice for professionals.

High-quality dance sneakers are a casual alternative to classic dance shoes, with a choice of full-length or split soles. Our dance sneakers are similar to classic trainers, but their construction, the materials used and the high-quality finish make them very different from other trainers or sports shoes.

What makes Werner Kern dance shoes so special?

When dancing, it is crucial that the shoes stabilise your feet, provide secure support at all times and still allow the necessary lightness to glide across the floor. That's why all Werner Kern dance shoes for men have a particularly resistant dance sole and excellent cushioning properties in the heel area. This provides your joints with the best possible support and protection during fast movements, jumps, etc.

We only use genuine leather of the highest quality, such as goat and lamb nappa leather. This leather is processed in traditional shoemaking businesses in Italy. The result is beautiful, high-quality shoes that are not only incomparably comfortable, but also look particularly elegant and chic and perfectly round off and complement your outfit - whether sporty, casual or classic. Discover the wide variety of models of our men's dance shoes and perhaps a new, exciting hobby: dancing.