Another shoe thread

[TexasRuya]

I was wondering if these would be appropriate for restaurant work?
They have lights in them. Could be pretty shimmying across the floor. Also good to light the way in nightclubs, etc. ..g.:

Seriously though, I'm looking at hermes style sandals & wonder if anyone's got the ones Mesmera sells & how you like them & ditto on Aruba's Oasis sandals. With Aruba's I'm curious about the rubber sole vs. leather (Is the rubber sole thick or fairly thin?)

[AlimaD]

lol too funny. But I'm waiting for someone to post, I'd like to know as well!

[steffib]

I got a pair of the Native Earth sandals, which is I believe what Mesmera has, mine are a style variation w/o the toe hold and they have the black rubber sole. I love them as street wear, they are very pretty and comfortable. Great shoes, and money well spent. However, for dancing, not so fabulous, I find. The rubber soles are very sticky, and the whole shoes is not a dance shoe in terms of support for my taste and feet: Mine are relatively heavy and very wide and comfy (that may well be the combination of sole and size - esp. the "wide" is a big plus for my wide feet). Still, great shoes.

[Jessani]

I was wondering if these would be appropriate for restaurant work?
They have lights in them. Could be pretty shimmying across the floor. Also good to light the way in nightclubs, etc. ..g.:

I actually think the adorable little thing who's modeling all the new costumes at the Bellydance Store is wearing those exact shoes in a lot of the photos.

[shahla]

Ok, no offense to anyone who likes the blinky shoes, but all I can think is "Hooker" when I see them. Personally, I don't like drawing any more attention to my feet than necessary and a blinking neon sign that says "Look at my feet" isn't what I want when I dance.

My favorite hermes sandals in the world are made by Leo's. They're soft, flexible and comfortable and I've had them for years and they still look new.

[ShahrzadsKitty]

I actually think the adorable little thing who's modeling all the new costumes at the Bellydance Store is wearing those exact shoes in a lot of the photos.

yes I am wearing disabled light up stripper shoes... I'm only 5' 2"

[emtink]

i have a pair of aruba's sandals with a rubber sole. the sole is very thin and comfy BUT unless you need to do a lot of outdoor dancing, i'd go with leather. the rubber tends to catch horribly on any fabric and can make dancing in skirts kinda squirrely.

my husband would LOVE those shoes! which means they are totally inappropriate for bd!..l;,

[faaria]

Good lord with those on I might hit the ceiling! That would be cool, they would make me about 6' 3"! Hey if they just sold a matching light up belt that yelled look at my hips they would most likely sell!

[TexasRuya]

I hope I didn't offend anyone joking about those shoes. I just got a funny mental image of someone dancing (or trying to) in those 7 inch platform heels, blinking with every step, shimmy & hip drop they did.

Good to know about Aruba's rubber soles; do you know if the leather ones are suede on the bottom or regular leather? Wondering if the leather would have enough grip for indoor (restaurant, bellygram type stuff) dancing?

I'm a former barefoot dancer, but one gig at someone's outdoor pool party (not smooth cement around the pool...pointy pebbles, owch!) followed by a particularly nasty VFW bar floor converted me to ballerina flats for safety & sanitary reasons, but I don't much like the look personally & would rather the sandal look.

[TexasRuya]

Good lord with those on I might hit the ceiling! That would be cool, they would make me about 6' 3"! Hey if they just sold a matching light up belt that yelled look at my hips they would most likely sell!

..l;,

[emtink]

Good to know about Aruba's rubber soles; do you know if the leather ones are suede on the bottom or regular leather? Wondering if the leather would have enough grip for indoor (restaurant, bellygram type stuff) dancing?

i also prefer dancing barefoot, but i've been trained to always wear shoes dancing outside or in restaurants!

i'm not sure about the leather soles. i know quite a few dancers with leather Arubas who rave about them, never any complaints about them being too slippery. you can always email Aruba, she's a sweetheart and a dancer so she understands all of these concerns.

[Jessani]

yes I am wearing disabled light up stripper shoes... I'm only 5' 2"

That's too funny! You're so teeny-tiny & cute. IMO it would be outrageous in a good way if there were a few shots with the shoes lit up...l;,

[ZanaRaqs]

haha
umz, umz, umz, umz *that's supposed to be disco beat, think of that one family guy episode*
haha those are crazy!

[Lauren_]

I think they're exactly the thing if you're dancing at a restaurant in Lebanon or Turkey!!

[kahaz]

I don't know about light up belts, but check out the bras and accessories at this site. I've personally been eyeballing the light and maribou bra; or flashing red and green lights for Xmas

Light-Up Clothes and Costumes By Enlighted Designs

[ANISAHDANCER]

I have the leather Aruba's sandals and I LOVE them! They are kinda sueded I guess you could say? Not slick in any way---I've worn them indoors on all types of surfaces and never had any trouble.
Best investment by far of my bellydance purchases. Since you can deisgn them to what you need, they look fantastic with everything, and are super comfy.
I don't wear them outside though, ever.

[TexasRuya]

I don't know about light up belts, but check out the bras and accessories at this site. I've personally been eyeballing the light and maribou bra; or flashing red and green lights for Xmas

Light-Up Clothes and Costumes By Enlighted Designs

..l;, the hypnobra!! just what we need to encourage more cup tipping ..l;,

[TexasRuya]

I have the leather Aruba's sandals and I LOVE them! They are kinda sueded I guess you could say? Not slick in any way---I've worn them indoors on all types of surfaces and never had any trouble.
Best investment by far of my bellydance purchases. Since you can deisgn them to what you need, they look fantastic with everything, and are super comfy.
I don't wear them outside though, ever.

thank you! i wasn't sure if it would get slick/smooth after repeated wear, good to hear you haven't had that happen.

guess now i just need to pick a color ..g.: i'm thinking metalic silver loop with dual tone laces in gold & silver...

[Nepenthe]

Last summer I found the best shoes at Target - flat silver sandals with a nice flexible and slidy sole (not rubber). I wish I had bought multiple pairs.