Level up your performance

Fly across the floor

Slick leather soles for uninterrupted pace. Pulse into the floor. Feel every beat. The Cat in Juniper.

don't listen to us

Listen to them

Leads on the slick leather soles and what they do for your dancing.

Brady, Toronto
Brady, Toronto"These shoes are slick"
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Jonathan, Trois-Rivières, Quebec"Feel like slippers"
Patrick, NYC
Patrick, NYC"I have pretty wide feet & it's not too tight [at the ball of the foot]"
Charlie, Toronto
Charlie, Toronto"Can't wait to take these on the dancefloor"
Morgan, Pittsburgh
Morgan, Pittsburgh'Pinky squished by regular shoes'
Kelley, Rochester
Kelley, Rochester"Hard time finding shoes for my feet"
Sarah, Toronto
Sarah, Toronto"Have a hard time finding shoes for my feet"
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 Perfect Fit, Delivered.

First exchange free
Duties prepaid
14-day returns

The men's pick

Meet the Cat

The Cat Desert Boot The Cat Desert Boot Gender Neutral

The Cat Desert Boot

$350.00

  • SoleSlick natural leather. Fly, pivot, glide without thinking about your feet
  • Cushion8mm cushioned insole, so you can pulse into them all night
  • LeatherButtery-soft upper that feels broken in from day one
Shop The Cat

@danceinmarleys

Follow us on Instagram

Instagram post Instagram post Instagram post
@danceinmarleysFollow us →
Follow us

Questions, answered

I'm a male dancer, how do I read your sizes?

The Cat is our gender neutral model, so your men's size is 1.5 below the women's number. A women's 11 is a men's 9.5. Our size chart spells it out on every row, labelled like W 11 | M 9.5, so you can read straight across. See the size & fit guide.

I dance Lindy Hop, Balboa, or Solo Jazz. Will these work for me?

Yes, all three. The slick leather sole is what those styles want: enough glide for swivels and turns, enough contact to pulse and hold a Balboa shuffle. Our customers also dance West Coast Swing, Salsa, and Jive in them.

What are the soles made of?

Natural leather, chosen for fast-paced movement and clean turns. It moulds to your foot and flexes with it, so you can feel the floor underneath you. They're at their slickest the day you get them, and with use the sole wears down slightly into a good balance of grip and 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.