Shoes are made in US sizes.

• Dance shoes should be fitted so that they are firm (‘like a glove’) on your foot.
• Dance shoes should not move on your foot when you dance. Incorrectly fitted dance shoes (usually too big), cause your foot to move around in the shoe when you dance, this causes ‘rubbing’ on your foot and can lead to painful blisters.
• Brand new dance shoes should be firm but NOT painful. Painful shoes = an incorrect fitting.
• All dance shoes will stretch slightly with wear, and mould to the dancers foot; resulting in a true ‘glove-like’ fitting.
• Full-leather dance shoes will stretch the most, so it is particularly important that these shoes fit very firmly when purchased.

• Your toes should be nearly flush with the end of the shoe; you do NOT need a ‘thumbs-width’ length between your toes and the end of the shoe.
• Your heel should be firmly up against the back of the shoe. If your foot slides down away from the back of the shoe, this means that the toe straps are too loose.
• If your toes are flush with the end of the shoe, but your heel is not firmly against the back of the shoe, then try a Vivaz Revivals soft gel innersole under the ball of the foot. This serves to add volume around your foot, and will give you a firmer and more comfortable fit - stopping your foot from sliding down in the shoe.

Shoes all come in a standard width.

Wide fittings are available; and a selection of wide fitting shoes are kept in stock. The width of the shoe increases proportionately with the size increase (1/4 inch per full size).

Please rest assured if you order any pair of vivaz dance shoes that are the incorrect size you can return the shoes for an exchange or refund. The team at Vivaz understands that sizing is critical with all dance shoes and we will happily work with you to get the perfect fit.