Cute shoes, happy feet

Pain-free dancing, painfully cute

The looks you love without the ache. Soft leather, a roomy toe box, and 8mm of cushion, so you stop sitting out and start dancing every song.

don't listen to us

Listen to them

Dancers who loved the look, hated the ache, and stopped sitting out.

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"
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"
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 pretty one

Meet the Ava

The Ava Derby The Ava Derby Wider Toebox

The Ava Derby

$350.00

  • Toe boxAlmond and elegant, with room across the toes
  • LeatherButtery-soft and stretchy, moulds to your foot
  • Cushion8mm dual-layer insole for the whole night
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Questions, answered

Are they comfortable for a full night of dancing?

That's what they're built for. An 8mm dual-layer cushioned insole gives you shock absorption and energy return, there's arch support for when your feet fatigue late in the night, and the wider toe box means nothing cramps.

Will I still need to break them in?

Barely. The leather is soft enough that most dancers are comfortable from the first night, and it keeps moulding to your foot over the first few wears. The sole is at its slickest the day you get them, and wears down slightly with use into a good balance of grip and glide.

How should they fit across the toe box?

The Ava will feel like a warm hug. Your toes won't splay, but they shouldn't feel pressure either, and there should be room between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.

In the Cat, your toes will splay. The fleshy parts on the sides of your feet will feel snugly held, but your toes will never be squished or crushed. Think of a sock or a glove.

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.