Salsa and Latin shoes?

[harliz]

What's the difference between shoes for latin ballroom and shoes for salsa? I was thinking of taking up salsa, and was wondering if I need another pair of shoes for it. Can you dance salsa in latin shoes?

 

[jwlinson]

Sure. Latin shoes will work just fine.

You can also play basketball in tennis shoes

Welcome to DF, btw!

 

[Joe]

You should watch some Easy Spirit commercials!

 

[tangotime]

What's the difference between shoes for latin ballroom and shoes for salsa? I was thinking of taking up salsa, and was wondering if I need another pair of shoes for it. Can you dance salsa in latin shoes?

Dont pose that question to a Latino ( will suffer injury from laughing )

Seriously, footwear is important, but just about any leather soled shoe will be adequate .

 

[Terpsichorean Clod]

Let's try to stay away from generalizations. Thanks!

 

[harliz]

TY for the help!

 

[jennyisdancing]

TY for the help!

Most of the ladies in my salsa classes wear latin ballroom shoes. The only difference is the style - "salsa shoes" tend to be more strappy or come in different colors than just the typical ballroom tan or black. But the construction is the same, so far as I know.