I picked these up for my bachata classes. As a beginner, I decided against traditional Latin dance sneakers as they are costly and do not always pair well with a regular outfit. These are a great fashionable alternative with sufficient cushioning. The grip is decent but, crucially, not overly sticky, which is important for spinning. The shoes felt quite stiff when they first arrived. Thankfully, I have a shoe expander and also used a hair dryer to soften the back tongue. They work well and i got no blisters. I am actually contemplating getting another pair now. I was previously choosing between the current season Sambas and Gazelles, but I think the Spezial works best. Oh, they even include an extra pair of shoe laces. Size Tips: Adidas shoes often feel a bit odd on me as they usually have a more masculine fit. This pair works much better for me as it is a women’s model. For reference, I typically wear a size 38.5.

Bought them for myself, went down a size as suggested.., too small for me, but luckily just the right size for my daughter!! The red colour pops, she says they are really comfy, and will look good with lots of outfits!