Heels guide

At Joheela, you can customize your pair of shoes with the heel height and shape of your choice!

Not sure which heel to choose? Wondering which shape and height is best suited to your practice? Slim stiletto, standard stiletto, flared or chunky? In this guide you'll find all the advice you need to choose the right heel.

STILETTO HEELS

The stiletto shape is the trendiest and most suitable for heels dance (heels, street jazz heels, hip-hop heels).

With its slim, long shape, the stiletto heel elongates your silhouette and enhances your legs. It's the heel shape most often used in heels dance. It can also be used for voguing or cabaret. Some also use them for Kizomba.

If you practice another type of dance in heels, don't hesitate to ask your teacher if he or she favors thin heels for your practice.

NEW!
The stiletto heel is available in 2 distinct shapes: slim or standard. Now available in 5 different customization heights !

Stiletto heels standard

The stiletto standard heel combines style and stability thanks to a slightly wider base at the top, while tapering towards the ground.

It offers excellent comfort and flawless balance, making it an ideal choice for dancers looking for confidence, comfort and stability.

Available in 7.5cm, 8.5cm and 10cm, the standard stiletto heel is a good basic for those who want to combine aesthetics and practicality.

The 7.5cm stiletto standard heel is only available on a selection of products to gently guide you towards bolder heights.

Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:

Size (EU) 7.5cm stiletto standard 8.5cm stiletto standard 10cm stiletto standard
33 à 37 7.4cm 8.6cm 10cm
38 à 43 7.7cm 8.8cm 10.4cm
44 à 50 - 9cm 10.6cm

Heel stiletto slim

With its slim shape positioned towards the back of the heel, it's the perfect choice stylewise!

Its modern, slender design enhances your lines. It adds style to your silhouette and an assertive attitude to your dancing.

Available in 9.5cm and 11cm, the stiletto slim heel is ideal for daring dancers who want to combine style and technique.

Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:

Size (EU) 9.5cm stiletto slim 11cm stiletto slim
33 à 37 9.4cm 10.2cm
38 9.8cm 10.2cm
39 à 41 9.8cm 10.4cm
42 à 43 9.8cm 10.7cm
44 à 50 10cm 11.2cm

Flared heels

The flared heel is the most common heel shape for dance shoes, as it is used for Latin and ballroom dancing. Its conical shape, widened at the bottom, is elegant and classic. It is therefore also suitable for cabaret. This heel shape gives greater stability, as the bonbout (heel tip) is wider.

Flared heels - different customization heights :

Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:

Size (EU)  7.5cm flared 9cm flared
33 à 37 7.2cm 8.8cm
38 à 41 7.4cm 8.8cm
42 à 43 7.6cm 8.8cm
44 à 50 7.6cm 9cm

Chunky heel

The chunky heels have a very fashionable style, but are less refined than thinner heels. They can be used to start dancing in heels, when you have balance problems or an injury, or when you want to wear your pair every day outside the dance studio.  

Note that heel heights vary by a few millimeters according to shoe size, to ensure comfort and stability. Below are the actual heel heights according to size:

Size (EU) 10cm chunky
33 à 37 9.5cm
38 à 43 9.5cm
44 à 50 9.8cm

Which heel height to choose?

The choice of heel height is a very personal one. You need to feel comfortable in your shoes, both in terms of stability and self-confidence: so choose a height that makes you feel beautiful and confident! 

However, if you're lost, here are some tips for choosing your heel height:


ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
  • If you're just starting out and you're afraid you won't feel comfortable because you wear few heels and don't dance, you can start with a heel height of between 7.5cm and 8.5cm.
  • You can start with a 7.5cm heel, so that you can first learn to feel at ease with your body and your femininity.
  • Note, however, that if you want to evolve and learn to manage your balance on heels, it's advisable to move quickly to a minimum 8.5cm heel.
  • Ask your teacher for advice, as some don't accept heels under 8cm to ensure correct weight distribution when learning to dance in heels.

DANCERS WHO ARE ACCUSTOMED TO HEELS OR OTHER PRACTICES
  • If you're a heel dance beginner but are used to wearing heels or have a flexible ankle and instep, challenge yourself! A height of between 9.5cm and 10cm is the ideal average heel height for heel classes.

REINFORCED DOWEL / INTER-ADVANCED
  • If you're at an intermediate level, you can opt for a heel higher than 10cm if your feet are flexible enough.
  • If you're already accustomed to wearing heels, and have worked on your ankle and instep by practicing other dances like classical, for example, you can choose a height higher than 10cm like our 11cm heel stiletto slim. The higher and thinner the heel, the more your silhouette is enhanced! 

SMALL SIZES
  • For smaller sizes (33 to 37), it may be complicated for some to wear heels higher than 9cm, because you have a small foot. Some can afford it, but it depends on the flexibility of each foot.

If you're still hesitating about choosing your heels, send us a message by clicking here and we'll help you make your choice!