elastics in court shoes

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I know there were lots of threads like this, but I haven't found the answer to this question:

Does the elastic in court shoe (1008 Supadance) really make a difference compearing to a shoe with no elastic?

(I'm trying do decide wihch model to order after I returned the 5.5 1016 Supa I got, which were too small)

And one more thing, I'll order 6 or 6W for courts. Shold I order 5.5 or 6 for latin?

Thanx!

 

[caityrosey]

It makes them a little more flexible and forgiving. Not sure about sizing differences though.

 

[Marli]

It helps the shoe stay on better, so you're less likely to need those clear/flesh colored straps. But when you first get the shoe and it hasn't quite molded to your feet yet, the elastic makes it feel tighter.

 

[Me]

I hate the way they look - I've never seen anybody wearing the courts with elastics and the shoes not look odd.

I've never owned a pair of courts with elastics - the only pair of courts I own are way too tight.

 

[black_light]

I hate the way they look - I've never seen anybody wearing the courts with elastics and the shoes not look odd.

I don't like the way they look eather. That's why I'm trying to figure out what do thay got that so many ladys wear them.

 

[iluvballroom]

i would get a size 5.5 if you like your toes hanging over.. i wear a 8 in standard and 7 to 7.5 in latin by supandace

 

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Thanx iluvballroom.
any thoghts about the elastic? whould you recomend it?

 

[Anna]

I've never owned a pair without elastic, but from what I tried on in the store they fit more closely (in a good way, they don't pinch or slip off).

 

[caityrosey]

After wearing out a pair of non elastic court shoes I tried a pair of elastic court shoes and I love them. They required little to no breaking in, which for my maltreated blocky toes is a small miracle.

Up close, they don't look as nice as the non elastic shoes, but from even a little distance I find it hard to notice the difference unless I'm actively looking for it. From far away I think you'd be hard pressed to notice at all.

 

[Laura]

I like the way the ones with the built-in elastic elastic fit and stay on my foot. Except for shoes with the diagonal instep straps, I don't like to wear non-elasticated court shoes. I just don't like the way they feel, and I find the elasticated shoes to be generally more flexible than the smooth-top ones.