Cushioned for the long haul

100% squish, zero sitting out

An 8mm dual-layer insole with energy return and shock absorption, so your feet feel like they're walking on clouds while still feeling the floor.

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Founding fans on what a full night in them actually feels like.

Marie-Sophie & Lydia, Quebec City
Marie-Sophie & Lydia, Quebec City"Super comfortable"
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec"Feel like slippers"
Abby, Montreal
Abby, Montreal"Good amount of cushion"
Victoria, Kitchener
Victoria, Kitchener"The leather uppers are soft & malleable"
Wenxin, Toronto
Wenxin, Toronto"I feel confident & comfortable dancing in these shoes"
Morgan, Pittsburgh
Morgan, Pittsburgh'Pinky squished by regular shoes'
Kelley, Rochester
Kelley, Rochester"Hard time finding shoes for my feet"
Brady, Toronto
Brady, Toronto"These shoes are slick"
Sarah, Toronto
Sarah, Toronto"Have a hard time finding shoes for my feet"
Charlie, Toronto
Charlie, Toronto"Can't wait to take these on the dancefloor"
Patrick, NYC
Patrick, NYC"I have pretty wide feet & it's not too tight [at the ball of the foot]"

The Perfect Fit, Delivered.

First exchange free
Duties prepaid
14-day returns

The cushioned pair

Meet Cat & Ava

The Cat Desert Boot The Cat Desert Boot Gender Neutral

The Cat Desert Boot

$350.00

  • Cushion8mm dual-layer insole, energy return and shock absorption
  • LeatherButtery-soft, moulds to your foot as you wear it
  • OrthoticsInsole lifts out if you wear your own
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The Ava Derby The Ava Derby Wider Toebox

The Ava Derby

$350.00

  • Cushion8mm dual-layer insole, energy return and shock absorption
  • LeatherButtery-soft, moulds to your foot as you wear it
  • OrthoticsInsole lifts out if you wear your own
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Questions, answered

Will my feet still hurt after a full night?

That's the problem we set out to solve. The 8mm dual-layer insole pairs dense foam for energy return with memory foam for shock absorption, and there's arch support for the part of the night when your feet start to fatigue. Dancers tell us it's like being in slippers.

Can I use my own orthotics?

Yes. The insole lifts right out, so you can drop in your own. Orthotics of a similar thickness swap in cleanly. Much thicker ones will take up room, so size up if yours are bulky.

Will all that cushion mean I can't feel the floor?

No. The cushion sits above a thin natural leather sole, so you still get the connection and glide you need for turns and pulse.

How can I find my size?

We size by length. Measure each foot heel to longest toe, take the bigger number, and match it to the chart on the shoe's page (Cat and Ava have their own charts). The soft leather moulds to your foot for width, so length is all you're solving for. Still unsure? Your first exchange is free in both Canada and the US. See the size & fit guide.

What dance styles can I use these shoes for?

All social dance styles that need a slick, sliding sole. Our customers dance Lindy Hop, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Jive, and much more, all on a natural leather sole built to glide.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is free anywhere in Canada until August 31. After that, Canadian rates are shown at checkout.Shipping to the US is a flat $15, with duties prepaid, so the price you see at checkout is the price you pay. Either way, shipping is free on your first order if you join our newsletter.

When do the shoes ship?

The First Edition is a preorder and ships the week of September 27, 2026. We'll email you a tracking link the moment your pair goes out.

Where do the shoes ship?

Across Canada and to the US. Every order ships from Canada, and for US orders duties are prepaid, so there are no surprise fees at delivery.

What's your return policy?

You have 14 days from delivery to start a return. Shoes need to come back in resellable condition: unworn, in their original box, with both sets of laces and the insoles, and the leather soles and uppers unmarked. Return shipping is on us. Read the full policy.

Why haven't I heard of you before?

Because we're new! We started in 2025, proudly Canadian, and we're already dancing with customers across Canada, the US, and Europe. Read our story.