Top Five Best Shoes for ZUMBA Spring and Summer 2012

These features make good Zumba shoes. If features are missing, you are almost guaranteed to experience foot discomfort.

1. Outsoles that offer proper traction; not too sticky, not too slippery.


2. Spin Spot or Pivot Point for easy and safe turning and spinning.


3. Shoe construction materials that allow your feet to breathe.


4. Quality lacing system that allows adjustment for comfort and safety.


5. Sufficient cushioning that satisfies your individual need.

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TOP FIVE Best Shoes for ZUMBA
Updated for Spring 2012

Hot new Zumba shoes by Bloch continue to climb and are staying in my Top Five for Spring for 2012..

Full-sole Bloch Lightening (Multicolor) is designed primarily for dance fitness.

Features include breathable mesh upper with synthetic overlays which add structure and support yet still stay light on your feet. Toe area is reinforced and multi-layered midsole provides bounce and shock absorption for jumps and landings. Complete with spin spot for spinning and sliding.

Bloch Lightening Multicolor Dance Fitness Shoes

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Nike Musique IV, part of the Musique Series, was in the Top Five all last year and remains a favorite dance fitness shoe right into Spring of 2012.

Choice of lightweight mesh and synthetic leather or all synthetic uppers. Shoes have synthetic overlays for additional support with double-lasted heel and forefoot. Breathable mesh lining and cushioned footbed plus lace-up front with a mesh-lined tongue.

Phylon midsole and enhanced radiused edges for lateral transition; medial forefoot pivot point with non-marking rubber outsole for traction.

Comes in black/white, white/grey, and white/Cheer Flash. Very popular ZUMBA dance shoes.


Nike® Musique IV in Black, White, and Cheer Flash.

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Holding steady in the Top Five for Spring, Ryka Studio D still offers its perfect combination of cushioning and sophisticated design. Choose from all-leather or breathable mesh.

This dance fitness sneaker offers unbeatable support and comfort; synthetic overlays add support.

Features include padded collar and tongue, breathable mesh lining with a removable insert, internal midsole for custom fit and feel.

Forefoot and heel have Nitracel cushioning for superior comfort and arch to heel TPU shank. Durable rubber outsole with pivot point (spin spot).


Ryka Studio D

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here's no pushing Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneakers out of its place in the Top Five for Spring.

The popular Boost is built on a dancer's high arch last for built-in arch support elevation and remains one of the most popular shoes for Zumba.

Sneakers are made of super lightweight materials including the lightweight midsole that provides maximum cushioning and feature a variable lacing system for optimum arch fit, density outsoles for enhanced flexibility and correct amount of slide, and pivot point that allows 360 degree movement.

These popular dance fitness sneakers have cushioned heels for maximum shock absorption comfort. The uppers are a combination of synthetic mesh and suede along with the ever-popular split-sole.


Bloch Boost DRT in Pink and Black

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Dansneakers are almost always chosen as one of the best shoes for ZUMBA. The Dansneaker features a soft, flexible canvas upper and terry cloth lining with padded tongue and collar.

Shoes are built on a women's last and feature a comfortable textile lining with cushioned footbed and gilly lacing system that adjusts for best fit.

Capezio Dansneakers also have the desired split rubber outsole plus spin-spot and flat box toe for excellent grip.

The Dansneaker comes in black, white, and Fierce Dansneaker black.


Capezio Dansneaker in White or Black

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Could This Awesome Combination Shoe
Be Next on the List of Top Best Shoes for Zumba?

Closing in on the top five is the Ryka Transition ... and for good reason.

This is an awesome gym and ZUMBA shoe combo. Go from one to the other smoothly in a pair of Ryka Transition shoes. They come in a total of five different very cool color combinations for 2012.

Ryka Transition Fitness Shoes

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