Pole Shoes - Tips & Tricks

If you're taking pole dancing classes and you need or want a great pair of pole shoes, here are some tips on how to choose the best shoes and get a good fit.

Tip #1: It's generally a good idea to look for a pair with ankle straps if you're going to be doing inversions or advanced spins.

Sexy Ankle Strap Shoes

Sexy ankle strap shoes look great, but they also help you feel secure knowing that your footwear is going to stay put.

After all, you don't want your sexy shoes flying off your feet in the middle of an otherwise impressive move!

A simpler shoe with a plain upper and no straps can also do the trick however, especially if you're just going to be doing basic moves, or you just want an inexpensive pair to learn how to walk and dance in high shoes.

Just be sure you have something more secure on your feet when you're ready to get airborne!

Tip #2: What's with the heavy platforms on stripper shoes?

Extreme Platform Shoes

Other than the extra height they provide (which also helps your legs look longer and thinner), the extra weight that the platform provides can act as a counter-balance for some advanced moves.

Heavy shoes can actually help you get (and stay!) into some poses, particularly some of those inversions where one foot is on the pole and the other is somewhere out there behind you!

Just use caution until you get used to the extra weight on your feet, especially when you're upside down.

Tip #3: To help ensure a perfect fit for your new pole shoes, try this nifty little hair dryer trick.

Use a hair dryer for a custom fit

Using a hair dryer on the low setting, gently heat the plastic or PVC upper of the shoe (that's the part that covers the top of your foot) with the hair dryer.

Not too hot mind you, as you're going to be putting your foot in it and you don't want to get burned!

But you do need to make the plastic fairly soft and pliable, so be patient.

Note that this only works with shoes that have a plastic upper, so don't try it on leather or cloth shoes!

After the plastic has softened, put your shoes on and wear them around for a few minutes, until the plastic cools right off. As the shoes cool, they'll mold to your foot. Though it's no guarantee, this simple little trick can help your pole shoes to stay on your feet where they belong.

You might also be interested in:

Sexy pole dance gloves

Sexy pole dancing outfits

Pole dancing DVD reviews

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