How to Choose Your First Pair of Pole Heels?

You’re ready for your first pair of pole dancing heels, but you’re confused about where to start. There are so many choices!

Do you want glitter, rhinestones, UV, or light up Or Clear straps, patent straps, or no straps? Sandals, ankle boots, or thigh highs? 6 inch, 7 inch, or 8 inch?

Everyone is different, so it’s really going to depend on your foot shape, ankle strength, and personal preference. However, there are a few guidelines you can follow to choose the right pair of pole dancing heels when looking for your first pair.

1. Keep it simple.

Yes, rhinestones are pretty, and glitter looks gorgeous. But you are going to beat the hell out of these shoes on your first class. The first toe drag you do, you’re going to be devastated when the rhinestones come off, and glitter is the herpes of craft materials. You never truly get rid of it. And the ones that light up with the battery pack? Destroyed after one heel clack. If you are shopping for your first pair of pole dancing heels, your best bet is to get basic black or clear heels as your trusty first pair.

2. When in doubt, add an inch.

If you’ve never worn pole dancing heels before, the height can be intimidating. But if you are flirting with going up an inch, just do it. I started in 6” heels, and upgraded to 7” almost immediately. Now I exclusively wear 8,” and I’m happy there. The taller the platform, the more surface area you have at your disposal when doing floorwork. The 1 to 2” heels barely have a platform at all, which isn’t super helpful when you need to drag your toes on the ground.

4. To thine own self, be true.

Pleaser, a popular brand of pole dancing heels but only do whole sizes, amd feels for me like the sizes are bigger approx 0.5 size.

I’m more fan of ankle boots, and prefer Hella Brand. The boots feel more secure around the ankle, and I love a good plastic, vinyl finish because it helps with grip when climbing. Again, just a personal preference.

It doesn’t hurt to ask around our studio who likes what. But you know your feet and ankles better than anyone else, so when it comes to sizing and fit, trust your gut.

In short, keep it simple. I mean, it’s your first pair! There will be many more pairs of shoes to come. There are so many colors and styles, there’s no way you can have just one pair. … and yes, don’t forget your KNEE PADS and good Idea is to look for a shoe protectors from mark and scratches, I found again Hella‘s protectors the best as well as they any slippy as a material one are :)

So you can have fun mixing and matching your pole dancing heels with your Knees Pads to create the perfect pole dancing outfit.