Phone: (506) 2643-3668 ; 2643-5211 Toll-free from USA/Canada: (800) 689-8507 Jacó, Costa Rica
Boutique - Officially opens July 1 in the front of our new locale next door.
We offer professional dance shoes, accessories, and apparel for men, women, and children. Our SalsaStar logoware is also available as casual wear or memorabilia. Our dance shoes are featured on this page. Additional styles and colors are available at the studio. Inventory subject to change as we continually order new styles and sizes.
New shipment of hundreds of pairs of specialty shoes for salsa, dance, yoga, gymnastics, hip hop, etc. all arriving by July - check here for updates. Also available, guitars, strings, tuners, etc. and percussion instruments.
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“Yasmin” is a detailed and
beautiful salsa competition shoe that also works well as a social
Latin shoe. The wide heel is positioned in the middle of the heel
for optimal stability when making the types of heel movements that
salsa and Latin dancers require. The feminine lattice work in the
design of the heel cup as well as the front toe straps, make
“Yasmin” perfect for a night on the town social dancing. Thick suede soles are perfect for spins and turns on many types of floors, while the heel provides the grip needed to avoid slipping. An added benefit of the design is the strap which crosses below the arch and adds even more security and support for the dancer. The self locking buckle provides a convenient and easy way into and out of this shoe, whilst maintaining the exact setting the dancer desires for the perfect fit. It’s so simple!
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Sienna is designed as a
salsa competition shoe but also works well as a social Latin shoe.
The wide heel is positioned in the middle of the heel for optimal
stability when making the types of heel grinding movements that
salsa and Latin dancers require. The “Sienna” has a full heel cup to keep the dancer securely in the shoe, as well as the front toe straps, which give it a beautiful look for competition or social dancing. Thick suede soles are perfect for spins and turns on many types of floors, while the heel provides the grip needed to avoid slipping. The ankle straps criss-cross for support but allow for flexibility while making beautiful leg lines. The self locking buckle is a convenient and easy way into and out of this shoe, whilst maintaining the exact setting the dancer desires for the perfect fit. It’s so simple! FEATURES • WIDE CENTERED HEEL • CROSSED OPEN TOE DESIGN • T-STRAP DESIGN • A SUEDE SOLE IDEAL FOR SPINS • SELF LOCKING BUCKLE |
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“Annabella” is practical
yet beautiful - designed for the social dancer, serious student or
teaching professional. The low wide heel and deeply padded insole provide much needed comfort for hours of dancing. These features also work well for dance styles like swing which require the follower to be highly leveraged or back weighted. Thick suede soles are perfect for spins and turns on many types of floors, while the wide heel provides the balance needed to avoid slipping or attempt slides. An added benefit of the design is the strap which crosses below the arch and adds even more stability and support for the dancer. The self locking buckle is a convenient and easy way into and out of this shoe, whilst maintaining the exact setting the dancer desires for the perfect fit. It’s so simple! FEATURES • LOW WIDE HEEL • DEEPLY PADDED INSOLE • AROUND ARCH STRAP FOR STABILITY • A SUEDE SOLE IDEAL FOR SPINS • SELF LOCKING BUCKLE |
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A classic oxford upper in
full grain leather, a thin suede lining and a polyurethane sponge
insole combine to form a light weight, performance driven and
elegant shoe. Other features include a low wide heel and a short
shank for heel and arch support. A full suede sole ensures optimal
glide and ease when executing turns, spins and stops. FEATURES * OXFORD STYLE UPPER * SUEDE SOLE * LEATHER LINING |
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Speed Factor is a low
profile dance sneaker designed for but not limited to dance
disciplines such as Jazz and Urban born street styles such as Funk,
Hip Hop and Tribal forms. Its sleek form and clean lines make it
equally at home on the street. Features: Elastic Velcro attachment This attachment system is new to the dance sneaker market and allows the dancer to customize the fit of the shoe in the shortest possible time. The placement of the attachment on the outside of the foot is to minimize interference as this area is less likely to come into contact with the body or floor during movement. The stretch properties of the elastic allow the dancer to bend and shape their foot accordingly without losing the support of the shoe when fit tight against the muscles. Upper Design Specifics The upper has been designed to help with the ideal aesthetics required by a performer in the art of dance. Many moments in dance require the foot to be viewed as an extension of the leg and not a separate entity separated by the ankle joint. For the foot to complete the line of the leg unbroken, it must follow a certain path/angle that is viewed as appealing to the audience. This direction of the foot is called “pronation of the ankle” or more commonly referred to as “fishing the foot”. The lines of the upper stitching, as well as material component locations, all contribute to the increased illusion of this ideal. Suede reinforcement toe pad The suede toe reinforcement is in a position on the upper that will experience maximum contact with the floor during dance movements, and subsequently maximum wear. The Spin Spot The Spin Spot is located on the front outsole. It is a raised section of the PU material and its purpose is to reduce friction when performing turning movements. Demipointe Flex channels The “demipointe” is a position of the foot that the dancer will use again and again during any dance movement. It is also a position of the foot that is used during walking. The position can be described as having the toes and metatarsal joints still in contact with the floor, with the heel and the rest of the foot off the floor. The introduction of flex channels across the front outsole and through the spin spot will reduce the amount of resistance in this area when the demipointe position is active. PU outsole The PU material has been used specifically for the outsole as it offers a compromise between “slip” and “grip” on common dance surfaces. (eg. dance tarquet and floor boards) Construction: mesh / synthetic upper, PU outsole Sole: split sole |
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