FAQ
Are your shoes made to order?
Yes. Every pair is made by hand after you order, in 10 to 15 business days, then shipped worldwide.
Which sizes do you make?
Every model we make is available in every size from 34 to 48, in narrow, standard or wide fit. If your feet are two different sizes, we cut each shoe to its own size.
How do I get the right fit?
After you order we ask for your foot length in centimetres, and your ball width if you know it. We check your measurements before anything is cut. Heel height and fit preferences change the shape of the last, so sending your measurements is the best way to get a perfect fit. If you have a special case, you can send your foot drawing with measurements by email to info@jazznfashion.com.
Which sole should I choose?
Leather glides and turns with you, rubber grips when the floor is slippery, and neolite sits between the two. There is also a half and half sole, leather at the back and rubber at the front, and a Super Comfort Eva base built for long nights.
Which heel heights are available?
From 2 cm to 6.5 cm, straight or curvy. A lower heel is steadier for a first pair, and a moderate heel suits balboa and fast footwork.
Can I choose the colour and the leather?
Yes. Pick the colours you want, in real leather or vegan leather. Standard, suede, textured and shiny options are real calf-skin leathers; there are vegan versions of the standard and suede leathers. If you have a specific shade in mind, write to us before you order and we will tell you what is possible.
Do you ship worldwide, and is shipping free?
We ship worldwide. Shipping is free to the USA, Europe and the UK, and prices are in EUR. Customs clearance procedures, import duties, taxes and local handling fees may apply depending on your country; these are determined by your country's customs authorities and are paid by the recipient.
Can I return or exchange my shoes?
All our shoes are handmade and custom-made to order, so returns or exchanges are accepted only if the item differs from what was agreed: a different size, heel height or heel type, colour or material, or a fault due to production. In these cases you are entitled to a repair, exchange or replacement at no additional cost. Contact us within 7 days of delivery, with photos if necessary. Returns sent without prior approval are not accepted.
How do I pay?
Payments are made by credit card through Iyzico. After the payment is verified, we send you a confirmation email within one working day.
Where can I buy swing dance shoes online with international shipping?
Here, at jazznfashion.com. Every pair is handmade to order and shipped to you, with shipping to the USA, Europe and the UK currently free. Prices are in EUR. If you prefer to order through Etsy, our shop there is open as well.
Where can I buy swing dance shoes?
From a maker who builds them for dancing. At Jazz'N Fashion every pair is cut to your own foot in any size from 34 to 48, with the sole and heel you choose, and shipped straight to you. Start with the Lindy Hop collection or the women's and men's shoe pages.
Where can I buy vintage-inspired swing dance shoes online?
Our whole range is 1940s in line: oxfords, Mary Janes, T-straps, loafers, spectators and boots, in the colours and leathers you pick. The designs are our own and registered with TürkPatent and WIPO.
What are the best shoes for Lindy Hop dancing?
A shoe that holds your foot and a sole that turns. For lindy hop most dancers choose a closed shoe or a strap, an oxford, Mary Jane or T-strap, with a leather or neolite sole and a low or medium heel. We make heels from 2 cm to 6.5 cm, so you pick the height you dance in. See the Lindy Hop collection and our guide to buying your first pair.
What shoes are best for Lindy Hop, Balboa and Solo Jazz?
The same shoe can serve all three; the heel and sole are what change. Balboa dancers often pick a medium heel around 4 cm for the close footwork, solo jazz asks for a shoe that holds the foot on fast turns, and lindy hop sits in between. Our guide to shoes for Lindy Hop, Balboa and Solo Jazz goes model by model.
Where can I find swing dance shoes for men?
Under Men's Shoes and Men's Lindy Hop. Oxfords, derbies, loafers, monk straps, spectators and boots, handmade to order in every size from 34 to 48, narrow, standard or wide, with the sole and heel you choose.
Which swing dance shoes are suitable for both classes and social dancing?
Almost any of our models, because the sole and heel are chosen separately from the upper. The pairing that covers both evenings most easily is a neolite sole with a low heel: it turns cleanly on a studio floor and still lets you feel the ground on a busy social floor.
What swing dance shoes are comfortable for long dance nights?
Four things decide it, and all four are yours to choose: a memory foam insole, which every pair has; a heel from 2 to 3 cm for the longest nights; the right width, narrow, standard or wide; and the sole. The Super Comfort line puts a sneaker sole under the vintage upper and is the one made for hours.
What are the best swing dance shoes for social dancing?
The Super Comfort family, 49 pairs of it: the same 1940s uppers on a sneaker sole with a memory foam insole. Browse Women's Super Comfort and Men's Super Comfort, or read our guide to shoes for classes and long social nights.
What are good alternatives to sneakers for swing dancing?
A dance shoe with a sole that turns: leather for the most glide, neolite for a floor you do not know yet, or a half-and-half sole with leather at the back and rubber at the front. If what you love about sneakers is the cushioning, the closest alternative is a Super Comfort model.