ARI-145-BK Men's Black Wide Captoe Oxford Dance Shoes with Raw Leather Sole from Aris Allen  

• Aris Allen men's black wide captoe oxford dance shoes come in EEE width and feature an all-leather sole and heel. 
• They are 100% handmade with very high quality leather.
• These men's black oxfords feature a leather heel which has a thick rubber layer between the vamp and the sole for extra shock absorption (see photo).
• The insoles are well padded and are lined with foam for superior comfort.
• This is an exact reproduction of an authentic 1937 Oxford Captoe. Timeless styling makes these men's black oxford dance shoes an instant classic!
• The Aris Allen men's black oxford dance shoes with leather soles are designed for the intermediate / advanced Swing or Ballroom dancer - but they're also great as a second pair for beginners. The "fastness" of the sole forces you to "find your center" immediately.
• SIZING TIPS:
  • These men's black wide oxford dance shoes run true to size. So order your usual men's dress shoe size.
  • Width EEE (wide):
  • Size 7 - 12 in full and half sizes, 13, 14, 15.
  • Available Colors: Black
• CONSTRUCTION:
  • A note about the Aris Allen men's black wide oxford dance shoes
  • These dance shoes are absolutely 100% handmade. The cutting of the leather is done by hand - not stamped out, the glue is put on with a brush, not a machine, the sewing, while done with a sewing machine, is done one at a time. You can even see the occasional pencil mark!
  • This means that the shoe on your foot is the product of a craftsman who sees the shoe from start to finish. This also explains why you will find the occasional imperfection. These are not stamped out, they are made just a few at a time.
• SPECS:
  • These are greats Swing & Ballroom dance shoes because of the slideable leather sole and heel, and the comfort you need in a shoe that's going to be on the hardwood all night.
  • The footbed is lined with foam so it's much more comfortable than many ordinary dress shoes.
  • The Aris Allen Raw Leather Sole is made from flexible hard leather that gets "faster" over time by repeatedly absorbing the natural humidity in the air (especially at a dance) and drying. Aris Allen's philosophy is that your dancing will look more authentic if you wear the same shoes the dance was invented in.
  • The Aris Allen Raw Sole is either sanded or varnished and after a few hours of wear they become "raw" on the bottom and perform a lot like Chrome Leather (suede) which allows you to spin and slide, and still control the floor.
  • If you find the sole has picked up dirt from the floor and is slowing down, just shuffle your feet on the sidewalk once or twice to refresh it.