Maintaining dance shoes: how to keep your shoes in top shape

You should look after your dance shoes, because as a passionate dancer, your dance shoes will accompany you through every turn, every step and hopefully many unforgettable nights. To keep it that way, cleaning and caring for your shoes is an absolute must! Find out what you need to know about the right way to handle them here. Whether you want to clean your dance shoes, roughen the sole, clean satin dance shoes or clean the sole of your dance shoes - here you will find practical, tried-and-tested tips straight from our Dancing Queens Community.

Dance shoes should be maintained regularly because dirt, moisture and abrasion impair their functionality and lifespan. Well-maintained shoes offer better traction, increase safety when dancing and prevent injuries. Your dance shoes are not a fashion gimmick - they are your most important tool when dancing. They are your "sports equipment", as we say at Dancing Queens say. And as with any piece of sports equipment, it needs to be well looked after in order to function optimally.

• Optimum traction through clean soles
• More stability for fast movements
• Hygiene by avoiding the formation of odors
• Longer service life of the material
• Less risk of injury due to reliable hold

If you look after your dance shoes properly, they will last longer, protect your joints and provide better traction. Otherwise, the soles will lose their grip over time, the upper material will become dirty or brittle and unpleasant odors will spread if you don't clean and air out your dance shoes regularly.

The cleaning tips differ slightly depending on the material of your shoes. Our Dancing Queen shoes are made of high-quality leather, imitation leather, linen or satin.

Satin looks elegant, but is particularly delicate. That's why the following applies here: only clean selectively and carefully. A lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water and a drop of mild shampoo works best. Do not rub - just dab gently on the stain. Then leave your satin dance shoes to dry well in the air - never on the heater! Heat can loosen the glue and change the shape of the shoe.

Various Sneaker types made of linen or leather can be cleaned with a damp cloth, the sole with a brush. Many models can be washed at 30 °C on a delicate wash program. Replacement laces are recommended.

Whether classic dance shoes or sneakers - if you look after your dance shoes regularly, you will be rewarded with comfort, safety and an extra long shoe life. Let's be honest: a well-maintained shoe not only looks better, but also feels really good when dancing.
If your favorite sole is slowly losing its grip despite all your care, your satin model just doesn't want to shine anymore after the umpteenth dance festival or you simply fancy something new - at Dancing Queens you'll find your next dream couple.

How do you look after your dance shoes? Do you have an insider tip? Write to us on Instagram or Facebook - we look forward to your contribution from the community!