IDS Heather Split-Sole ladies practice and teaching dance shoe in matte black Lycra showcasing the flexible arch and stable low heel.

Heather Split-Sole Ladies Practice & Teaching Dance Shoes — Black Lycra

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£130.00
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IDS Heather Split-Sole ladies practice and teaching dance shoe in matte black Lycra showcasing the flexible arch and stable low heel.

Heather Split-Sole Ladies Practice & Teaching Dance Shoes — Black Lycra

£130.00
Ultimate Performance Stretch and Supple Arch Flexion for Elite Teachers and Multi-Genre Dancers
Experience the definitive industry standard for everyday studio training. Handcrafted from scratch in England by International Dance Shoes, the black Lycra iteration of the iconic Heather Split-Sole is meticulously engineered for professional coaches, ballroom teachers, and high-level competitors who require uncompromising, all-day comfort during grueling instructional sessions.

Crafted from premium, high-grade technical Lycra, this shoe offers an adaptive, glove-like stretch that contours dynamically to your unique foot profile, entirely eliminating pressure points and binding. Featuring an ultra-supple split-sole architecture, it completely removes rigid underfoot resistance. This allows for absolute freedom of movement, seamless heel-to-toe transitions, and pristine toe articulation.

Multi-Disciplinary Versatility: Engineered for Northern Soul & Line Dancing
While built to endure the rigorous routines of the competitive Ballroom circuit, the ultra-flexible, cushioned blueprint of the Lycra Heather has made it a legendary crossover favorite across alternative dance communities:


Northern Soul Weekenders: The high-grade suede split-sole delivers a flawless, frictionless balance of slide, grip, and explosive spin capability on timber floors. The matte Lycra upper moves naturally with the foot during intense shuffles, steps, and backdrop work without digging into the instep.


Social Line Dancing Marathons: Designed with a low, broad practice heel that anchors weight evenly across the footbed, this shoe prevents lower-back strain and fatigue during all-day social events, providing reliable stability for rapid grapevines and turns.

Key Technical
Size

IDS shoe size guide

Official International Dance Shoes size chart, taken from IDS Sizing & Fittings. UK sizes use decimal half sizes (for example 4.5).

Ladies' shoe sizes

UKEuropeanAmericanLength (cm)
133320.8
1.533.53.521.2
234421.6
2.5354.522
335.5522.4
3.5365.522.8
437623.2
4.537.56.523.6
538724
5.538.57.524.4
639824.8
6.5408.525.2
740.5925.6
7.5419.526
8421026.4

IDS also offer Regular, Wide, Extra Wide and Narrow fittings (and wider/narrower made-to-order options). If you need fit advice, email info@blackpooldancestore.co.uk.

Materials + Care

Material and care notes will appear here when available. Email info@blackpooldancestore.co.uk if you need specific fabric or care advice.

UK Shipping & Returns

Enjoy reliable, fast dispatch across the UK directly from Blackpool. We offer standard tracked and express next-day delivery options via our premium courier partners. Returns are straightforward and hassle-free within 14 days, ensuring complete peace of mind for your practice wear and competition essentials.

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Experience a seamless, hassle-free way to source the absolute best of British dance heritage. Our unified storefront allows you to combine your favourite premium British dance brands, couture fabrics, precision trimmings, and competition accessories into one single order and one consolidated shipment.

  • Fully Prepaid Customs & Import Duties (DDP): We completely eliminate border anxiety. All international import taxes, clearance fees, and local customs duties are calculated and fully prepaid at our checkout. The price you see is exactly what you pay—with absolutely no unexpected carrier bills or surprise customs fees upon arrival.
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Save on multiple international freight costs, bypass border delays, and enjoy complete peace of mind with a premium, end-to-end delivery service tailored specifically for the global dancesport community.

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