Soles Guide
At Joheela we offer 2 different types of soles, so you can customise your pair with the most suitable sole for your practice. If you don't know which one to choose, here we explain the advantages of each of the outsoles.
Sole Suede
What is it recommended for?
Shoes with this type of outsoles are ideal for a use on parquet floor. The fibers of the suede material allow for an ideal aherence to the parquet floor and offer an excellent grip/glide ratio: turns are performed with ease and without resistance, and you won't risk slipping. This sole can also be used on other floors such as lino or tiles, but its performance will not be as excellent as on parquet floor.
However, this sole should only be worn indoors to avoid damage, as gravel, concrete, asphalt and rain can damage the sole. If you plan to wear your pair outdoors, we advise you to opt for an All floors sole instead.
Is it flexible?
The suede sole is flexible and much softer than normal outsoles, which makes it much easier to point and finish your leg lines cleanly.
How to maintain it?
This sole requires regular brushing to remove dust and dirt, lift the fibers and maintain optimal grip. Brushing the sole regularly with a silicone or metal bristle brush for dance shoes prevents the sole from becoming smooth and slippery.
What color is the sole?
The colour of the suede soles always matches the colour of the pair. If the shoe is black, the suede soles will be black. For all other shoe colors, the suede sole will be light brown.
Things to know
No matter what color you choose, this sole won't leave a mark on the floor!
This sole is not vegan, so if you want a pair of vegan shoes, opt for an All floors sole.
All floors sole
What is it recommended for?
As the name suggests, this sole can be used on all types of ground, even outdoors. This means you can use your shoes not only for dancing, but also in everyday life or at events where you want to wear heels without suffering. Please note, however, that it will be damaged more quickly if you dance on a hard, rough floor such as a parquet floor with texture or a concrete floor.
Is it flexible?
Similar in appearance to the soles of pairs from fashion stores, this sole was nevertheless developed specifically for dance practice and is therefore more flexible than a basic heeled shoe sole. However, it is less flexible than a suede sole.
How to maintain it?
The All floors sole does not require any special maintenance. However, to maintain its grip on the floor as much as possible and prevent it from becoming slippery or sticky, remember to clean it from time to time with a little water and a washcloth to remove all the dirt accumulated in the dance studios.
What color is the sole?
The colour of the All floors soles is always beige. If the All floors soles were black, they could leave marks on the floor.
For black color pairs, the edges of the soles are painted in black for a more aesthetic look. This paint can be removed by rubbing, which can leave a few marks on the floor when first used. If the shoe is not black or you have chosen a flared heel/chunky, the edges of the All floors soles will not be painted in black.
Things to know
Although this sole can be used outdoors, note that it will deteriorate faster if used outdoors.
This sole is vegan!
If you are still hesitating about the choice of sole, send us a message by clicking here and we will help you make your choice!