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Your first exchange is on us

First exchange free, duties prepaid.
14-day returns.

The Perfect Fit, Delivered.

First exchange free
Duties prepaid
14-day returns

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Dancers who ordered without trying them on first.

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

The risk-free pair

Meet Cat & Ava

The Cat Desert Boot The Cat Desert Boot Gender Neutral

The Cat Desert Boot

$350.00

  • Solves forDancers who can't fit into pointed toe boxes
  • WhoAll genders
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The Ava Derby The Ava Derby Wider Toebox

The Ava Derby

$350.00

  • Solves forDancers who want more room in a traditional silhouette
  • WhoFemale dancers
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Questions, answered

How does the free exchange work?

Email us your order number and the size you want. We ship the new pair before the first one gets back to us, and we cover the postage in both directions. Your first exchange is free in Canada and the US.

What counts as resellable condition?

Unworn outside, in the original box, with both sets of laces and the insoles, and the leather soles and uppers unmarked. Trying them on at home is expected. Do it on carpet, because leather soles pick up marks from concrete and hardwood fast.

How long do I have to return?

14 days from delivery to start a return, and return shipping is on us. Read the full policy.

So what does an exchange actually cost me?

Nothing. Most brands charge around $29 each way, so one exchange can run you $58 before you've even danced in them. We cover your first exchange in both directions and ship the replacement before the original comes back. Getting them to you is free anywhere in Canada until August 31.Getting them to you is a flat $15, with duties prepaid, so there's nothing to settle at the door.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.