Resoling sneakers for lindy

[blue]

I need new dance sneakers for lindy since my old ones do not comfortly accomodate the orthotics that I need - and also, the "two soles"-solution is not good for people like me who needs lots of support for the arch. Generally, I am advised to choose shoes that are pretty rigid sideways - if you grab the heel and the toe and twist, they should not be easily twisted.

I am thinking of bying sneakers in the ortopedic's shop and have them resoled. Ballroom people want suede under their shoes. My black lindy flats have leather soles, and I imagine that is better for slides etc. - although I don't do slides so often, I sure want shoes that permit it. Has anyone resoled sneakers with leather soles?

 

[leftfeetnyc]

Suede isn't as slick as hard leather, but it is slick. Take your new shoes to a cobbler and have them put suede on the bottom wear them dancing, wear them outside a little a touch of water on occasion (when not dancing) will help too...it will slick up the suede making for better slides.

 

[huey]

Not sure if this is relevant, but I have used 'Duck Tape' -
http://www.duckproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=1&subid=1&plid=4

- on non-dance shoes, and have found I can slide easily. If I wear the shoes with tape outside, the tape soon wears away and becomes rough, but if kept purely for dancing, this might give a long-term answer.

 

[blue]

Having used simlar tape on budo mats, I know how much glue traces it leaves.

 

[leftfeetnyc]

Yup, tape can ruin a floor...plus if you want to dress up and look nice it kind of ruins the image.

 

[huey]

Having used simlar tape on budo mats, I know how much glue traces it leaves.

What's a budo mat?

 

[blue]

Thanx for the suggestion leftfeetnyc!

What's a budo mat?

Mats used in budo, i.e. judo, aikido etc. They are sometimes referred to as tatami, and are usually green or red.

http://www.budo-internacional.hr/docs/shop/tamiDax-webedit.jpg
http://www.city.akiruno.tokyo.jp/rk/files/tan0/budo_tatami.JPG

We used that kind of tape to mend holes in old mats, and the glue ended up on our clothes.

 

[penguness]

Not sure if this is relevant, but I have used 'Duck Tape' -
http://www.duckproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=1&subid=1&plid=4

- on non-dance shoes, and have found I can slide easily. If I wear the shoes with tape outside, the tape soon wears away and becomes rough, but if kept purely for dancing, this might give a long-term answer.

this is what a friend of mine does.. She changes the tape every time she goes dancing.. just a few little peices and it works wonders and no sticky.. you just have to pay attention.. it can ruin a floor if you do not pay attention.....