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Pole dancing shoes
Hey everyone, this is my first time posting anything. I'm a new member, and I have to say that Veena, you're a great teacher, you explain the moves so clearly. Well, back to why I am posting. I am considering buying some pole dance shoes, currently I'm using a 4-inch heel which is not very high, and I was wondering what heel height does everyone recommend. I was considering a 5-inch heel, but then I saw the 6-inch and it seems the higher the heel the better some of the moves and transition moves look. Any suggestions would be appreciated before I fork out money for shoes. Thanks, Sandy
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Well from experience, I would first get comfortable with the shoes you have before moving to a taller size. Are you able to do all the moves, especially inverts with the 4-inch? If so, then move onto something taller. I started with 5" and can barely walk on the things and it took me forever to invert with them. Doing better now, but wish I started with something smaller. If your comfortable with the 4", then WTH, jump up to 6", you will want them that tall someday anyway! 🙂
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Sandy, thank you so much for the mention, I really appreciate that. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
Depending on the brand sometimes the taller heels are easier to walk in then the really short ones. Look for shoes with a nice wide front and a thicker heel. The shoes with the small spiky like heels are not the easiest to use. Dancing, and entering into pole moves on the balls of your feet is a great way to condition for wearing heels. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey Lyme Lyte, thanks for replying. Actually, I am pretty comfortable in my 4-inch heels. They're just some dress shoes I usually wear, so I think I'm ready for something a little higher. As far as the moves, I am just learning, so I'm not even close to an invert yet. I'm in the beginner section and I mean reallllly beginner:) Hope someday soon to get to inverts. I may just go with 5-inch heels for now, just to be safe, don't want to break an ankle, lol:)
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Hey Veena, thanks for the suggestion. I was looking at some shoes online and definitely the shoes with the tiny spiky heels look more difficult to walk in. I'll definitely take the advice, thanks:)
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All I've ever danced in are the 6" heels. The ellie chunky heels are good because your feet are in a natural position (not standing on your toes.) The heels are elso heavier than stiletto's, so it adds more of a workout in spins and such with the extra weight on your feet.
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I love the 6inch heels with the 2 inch platform! Definately harder to invert but over all live them.
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These are an example of a chunky heel. You can see that the angle your foot goes in isn'tvery steep.
http://ellieshoes.com/showcase/ProductDetail.asp?div=6&dpt=&ctg=&PROD_CD=656-IRIS
versus the steep angle of a stiletto:
http://ellieshoes.com/showcase/ProductDetail.asp?div=6&dpt=&ctg=&PROD_CD=601-JULIET-C
fyi, the cone heels are very awkward. I feel like all my weight goes forward into the toes instead of sitting on the heels and toes equally. It's hard to describe…but I start walking like Peggy Bundy.
http://ellieshoes.com/showcase/ProductDetail.asp?div=6&dpt=&ctg=&PROD_CD=C-JULIET
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I can't see the links, sensual…
Can you go try shoes on first? At Cirilla's or someplace similar? I looooooove my 6 inch shoes. So comfy!
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Hmmm. Okay, that's weird. if you go to ellieshoes.com and look under their 6" sandals and pumps section. The cone is called: C-JULIET. The chunky's are: 656-IRIS & 656-ST.MARY. The stiletto is: 601-JULIET. There are others in each category, but those are good examples of the differences.
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Hi Sandy, I have attached a link to the most popular shoe for Pole Dancing here at Bad Kitty. And here are a few things to keep in mind:
* If you are going for your first 5-6" heel, make sure there is a good sized platform. This way the arch is not so bad.
* Ankle Strap – A MUST! I have seen more shoes fly off, kinda funny but a little dangerous!
Im sure the girls here can also list a TON of other suggestions too….
http://badkittyexoticwear.com/shop/612stilettoheelplatformsclearclear-p-691.html
Hope this helps! =^.^=
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Wow, I just wanna say thanks to everyone who responded. You guys are fantastic, thank you for all the info and advice:) I'm gonna check out Ellieshoes and Bad Kitty and see if I can find me a good pair.
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Pleaser USA also has good shoes. FYI, the chunky's tend to run a little small in the Ellie shoes, so go up a size. All the pleaser shoes also seem to run small for me, so I go up a size in those too. I'm okay getting my regular size in stiletto's from Ellie.
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Thanks sensualscimitar, I'll check out Pleaser as well. It's good to know how the sizes run. I've never ordered shoes online. I have skinny feet, so I always have to try shoes on, but I don't know of any places to actually go here in Georgia that would have these types of shoes, so I'm gonna give online ordering a try.
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Some adult stores carry them. You should call your local ones and see if any of them have shoes.
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