Aris Allen is known for making vintage style swing dance shoes and reproduction models that are more authentic equipment for dancing swing than ordinary ballroom shoes are. Their philosophy being that your dancing will look more authentic if you wear the same style of shoes the inventors of the dance were wearing. The heel is approximately 2 1/8" and the base of the heel is 1 1/2" wide to keep you stable. The heel has a suede bottom that won't slow you down when it touches the floor during a spin. Women with Wide feet reported that these were too tight. Women with Average width feet said they started out tight, but loosened up to be just fine. Women with Narrow feet said the width was just fine.

• These delicious little oxfords are a perfect copy of a 1930s lace-up shoe!
• This style is a vintage reproduction and features a mid-sized chunky vintage heel to keep you stable when dancing to fast music.
• Made with flexible suede-bottom soles and heels and a soft foam footbed which is perfect for dancers of all skill levels.
• The upper part of the shoe is made from short-nap velvet that appears almost suede-like.
• Women with Average or Narrow width feet report that these fit pretty true to size (or in some cases just a half size small).

These delicious little oxfords are a perfect copy of a 1930s lace-up shoe!Aris Allen