Labor Day sale

Dance shoes built for actual feet

The sale has ended. The Cat and The Ava are still here.

Labor Day sale

The Labor Day sale has ended

The first edition is a limited batch, and The Cat and The Ava are still available below. If they don't fit? First exchange is on us.

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Founding fans who purchased the First Edition

Morgan, Pittsburgh
Morgan, Pittsburgh'Pinky squished by regular shoes'
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec"Feel like slippers"
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"
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"
Patrick, NYC
Patrick, NYC"I have pretty wide feet & it's not too tight [at the ball of the foot]"
Abby, Montreal
Abby, Montreal"Good amount of cushion"

Ordering online, minus the risk

First exchange free
Duties prepaid
14-day returns

The first edition

Built with dancers, for real feet

The Cat Desert Boot Sale has ended

The Cat Desert Boot

$350.00

  • Solves forWide feet, fan feet, bunions. A toe box we iterated six times
  • WhoAll genders
Shop The Cat
The Ava Derby Sale has ended

The Ava Derby

$350.00

  • Solves forA roomy almond toe that fits a variety of foot shapes, in leather that molds to your shape
  • WhoFemale dancers
Shop The Ava

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Questions, answered

Did I miss the Labor Day sale?

Yes, it ended Monday, September 8 at midnight ET. The Cat and The Ava are still available at full price, and your first exchange is still on us.

How can I find my size?

We size by length of your feet. The soft leather moulds to your foot for width. Still unsure? Your first exchange is free in both Canada and the US. See the size & fit guide.

How does the free exchange work?

Email us your order number and where your current pair doesn't fit. We ship the new pair immediately, and we cover the postage to send your current pair back to us. Applies to customers in both US and Canada.

How much does shipping cost?

We offer flat rate Canadian shipping 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.

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.

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, Bachata, 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.