Size & Heel Guide
Every Supadance shoe is built on an English last and hand-finished in our London workshop. Use this guide to find your size, choose the right heel, and dance with confidence.
Shoe size conversions
All Supadance shoes are made to English sizes. For our international customers, these tables give the approximate equivalent in Japanese, European and US sizes.
| UK | US | Europe | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4½ | 34 | 21 |
| 2½ | 5 | 34½ | 21.5 |
| 3 | 5½ | 35 | 22 |
| 3½ | 6 | 36 | 22.5 |
| 4 | 6½ | 37 | 23 |
| 4½ | 7 | 37½ | 23.5 |
| 5 | 7½ | 38 | 24 |
| 5½ | 8 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 6 | 8½ | 40 | 25 |
| 6½ | 9 | 40½ | 25.5 |
| 7 | 9½ | 41 | 26 |
| 7½ | 10 | 41½ | 26.5 |
| 8 | 10½ | 42 | 27 |
| UK | US | Europe | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 38 | 24 |
| 5½ | 6½ | 38½ | 24.5 |
| 6 | 7 | 39 | 25 |
| 6½ | 7½ | 40 | 25.5 |
| 7 | 8 | 41 | 26 |
| 7½ | 8½ | 42 | 26.5 |
| 8 | 9 | 43 | 27 |
| 8½ | 9½ | 43½ | 27.5 |
| 9 | 10 | 44 | 28 |
| 9½ | 10½ | 45 | 28.5 |
| 10 | 11 | 46 | 29 |
| 10½ | 11½ | 46½ | 29.5 |
| 11 | 12 | 47 | 30 |
| 11½ | 12½ | 47½ | 30.5 |
| 12 | 13 | 48 | 31 |
Girls
| UK | Euro | USA | Jap | Inch | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 29 | 11½ | — | 7 | 17.78 |
| 11½ | 29.5 | 12 | 18 | 7 1/6 | 18.2 |
| 12 | 30 | 12½ | 18.5 | 7 1/3 | 18.63 |
| 12½ | 31 | 13 | 19 | 7 1/2 | 19.05 |
| 13 | 31.5 | 13½ | 19.5 | 7 2/3 | 19.47 |
| 13½ | 32 | 1 | 20 | 7 5/6 | 19.9 |
| 1 | 33 | 1½ | 20.5 | 8 | 20.32 |
| 1½ | 33.5 | 2 | — | 8 1/6 | 20.74 |
| 2 | 34 | 2½ | 21 | 8 1/3 | 21.17 |
| 2½ | 35 | 3 | 21.5 | 8 1/2 | 21.59 |
| 3 | 35.5 | 3½ | 22 | 8 2/3 | 22.01 |
| 3½ | 36 | 4 | 22.5 | 8 5/6 | 22.44 |
| 4 | 37 | 4½ | 23 | 9 | 22.86 |
| 4½ | 37.5 | 5 | 23.5 | 9 1/6 | 23.28 |
Boys
| UK | Euro | USA | Jap | Inch | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 1½ | — | 8 | 20.32 |
| 1½ | 34 | 2 | 20.5 | 8 1/6 | 20.74 |
| 2 | 34.5 | 2½ | 21 | 8 1/3 | 21.17 |
| 2½ | 35 | 3 | 21.5 | 8 1/2 | 21.59 |
| 3 | 36 | 3½ | 22 | 8 2/3 | 22.01 |
| 3½ | 36.5 | 4 | 22.5 | 8 5/6 | 22.44 |
| 4 | 37 | 4½ | 23 | 9 | 22.86 |
| 4½ | 37.5 | 5 | 23.5 | 9 1/6 | 23.82 |
What size should I order?
A snug, performance fit is essential for control on the dance floor. Use these guidelines based on style and heel type.
Please note that every design will fit slightly differently due to the nature of its construction, materials, and last shape. A style with a pointed toe, open vamp, or different heel height may feel different from another in the same size, so treat these guidelines as a starting point and try on where possible.
Ladies Latin Sandals (Open Toe)
- Flare Heel (& Contour / Slim)
- Order one full size down from your usual street shoe size.
- Stiletto / SD Heel (2.5" / 3")
- Order half a size down from your usual street shoe size.
Ladies Ballroom Shoes (Closed Toe)
- Round Toe styles
- Order your usual street shoe size.
- Pointed Toe styles
- Order half a size down from your usual street shoe size.
Width fittings
We offer Regular, Wide and Narrow fittings across most styles. Width is adjusted through the upper and shaping of the last only — the sole width does not change.
- —Wide: ~3mm wider around the upper than Regular.
- —Narrow: ~3mm narrower around the upper than Regular.
Width guidance
- Narrow feet
- Try half a size down to achieve a narrower fit feel before ordering Made-to-Order.
- Wide feet
- Try half a size up to achieve a wider fit feel before ordering Made-to-Order.
Ladies' insole length
Match your foot length to the closest UK size below. Measure the insole of a shoe that fits you well, or trace your foot on paper and measure from heel to longest toe.
| UK Size | Insole Length |
|---|---|
| 2.0 | 22.6 cm |
| 2.5 | 22.9 cm |
| 3.0 | 23.2 cm |
| 3.5 | 23.5 cm |
| 4.0 | 23.8 cm |
| 4.5 | 24.1 cm |
| 5.0 | 24.4 cm |
| 5.5 | 24.7 cm |
| 6.0 | 25.0 cm |
| 6.5 | 25.3 cm |
| 7.0 | 25.6 cm |
| 7.5 | 25.9 cm |
| 8.0 | 26.2 cm |
Before ordering Made-to-Order
We strongly recommend trying a stock pair first to confirm your size and width before committing to a Made-to-Order (non-returnable) pair. If you're unsure, contact us and we'll be happy to advise.
Children's insole length measurements
For our youngest dancers — measure the insole length and match to the table. Tables above (under Children's) cover the full size conversions.
Switch the conversion table above to Children's to see the Girls' and Boys' insole length tables (UK / EURO / USA / JAP / Inch / CM).
Heel guide
From a stable Cuban for ballroom practice to a slim 3″ stiletto for Latin competition — choose the shape that supports your style.
Heel protectors
Heel protectors extend the life of your shoes and prevent damage to dance floors. Match the right protector to your heel shape.
Contour
13.9mm × 13.8mm
Flare
15mm × 17.9mm (top chamfered edge 13.7mm)
Regular Slim
12.5mm × 11.5mm
Which protector for my heel?
- SD heels use Contour heel protectors
- Standard heels use Stiletto heel protectors
- Cuban heels use Flare heel protectors
Clothing dimensions
Kimonos, skirts and tracksuits — full measurements so you can shop the right size with confidence.
Kimono dimensions
Children's Kimono
Adult Kimono
Short skirt
- Size S56cm / 22"
- Size M59cm / 23"
- Size L62cm / 24"
Long skirt
- Size S87cm / 34"
- Size M89cm / 35"
- Size L91cm / 36"
Tracksuit Style C
| Size | Chest | Waist |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 57cm | 53.5cm |
| S | 59cm | 55.5cm |
| M | 61cm | 57.5cm |
| L | 63cm | 59.5cm |
Tracksuit Style D
Tracksuit Top (cm)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
| Sweep | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 |
| Sleeve | 71 | 75 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| Arm Hole | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
| Cuff | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
| Neck Width | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 |
| Neck Height | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| Centre of Back | 65 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 73 |
Trousers (cm)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waist | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| Hip | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 |
| Thigh | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| Leg Opening | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Still unsure about sizing?
Our team has been fitting dancers since 1960. Send us your measurements and the style you're interested in, and we'll guide you to the right size.
Contact our fit team