Flared heel (IDS)
The classic flared shape — stable and balanced. A popular everyday choice on Latin, ballroom and social shoes.
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Striking Exotic Presence and Supple Flexibility for Professional Coaches and Social Dancers
Inject a bold, timeless aesthetic into your training and social wardrobe without compromising on elite technical performance. Handcrafted from scratch in England by International Dance Shoes, this signature iteration of the legendary Heather Split-Sole features a beautifully plush, high-grade leopard print fabric upper. It is the definitive industry choice for professional ballroom coaches, Latin teachers, and discerning social dancers who demand supreme comfort through long floor sessions but refuse to look understated.
Engineered for Movement: From Ballroom to Northern Soul & Line Dancing
Beyond the competitive Ballroom circuit, the masterfully contoured architecture of the Heather makes it a highly coveted secret weapon across diverse lifestyle dance subcultures:
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Northern Soul Weekenders: The traditional, professional-grade suede split-sole eliminates resistance under the arch completely. This total freedom of movement—paired with a low, highly balanced practice heel—makes the Leopard Heather an absolute favorite for executing flawless spins, shuffles, and slides on wood hall floors without putting stress on the knees.
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Social Line Dancing: Featuring a low, wide heel profile designed to distribute body weight evenly across the footbed, this shoe provides rock-solid stability for continuous turns, grapevines, and heel clicks through multi-hour social marathons.
Key Technical
The classic flared shape — stable and balanced. A popular everyday choice on Latin, ballroom and social shoes.
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A slimmer Latin profile with the tip set further under the arch for a sleek competition look.
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A tapered ballroom heel with the tip set slightly further back to help balance through heel turns.
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The narrowest option we stock — for dancers who want a fine silhouette and are confident on a slim tip.
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Junior, Cuban and Heather options favour a broader base and lower height — ideal for younger dancers, teaching and long practice sessions.
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A soft flare inspired by Argentine tango — elegant, with a little extra confidence on the floor.
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Latin heights (typically 1.5″ or 2″) plus ballroom Contra, Tango and Gibson shapes — pick for height, lip and surface area.
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Material and care notes will appear here when available. Email info@blackpooldancestore.co.uk if you need specific fabric or care advice.
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