Portdance | PD Pietro Braga Sneakers Lycra & Patent
Portdance | PD Pietro Braga Sneakers Lycra & Patent
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Product Guide
Product Guide
Choosing the right dance shoe size is essential for comfort, balance, and performance. This guide will help you measure your foot accurately and select the best fit for men’s dance shoes, including Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Tango, and training footwear.
How to Measure Your Foot Accurately
For the most accurate result, measure your foot at the end of the day, when your feet are naturally slightly expanded. We recommend measuring both feet and using the longer measurement as your reference.
- Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall.
- Stand on the paper with your heel touching the wall and your full weight on the foot you are measuring.
- Use a pencil to mark the tip of your longest toe.
- Measure the distance from the edge of the paper, where your heel was placed, to the line you marked.
- Use the measurement in centimeters and compare it with the size chart below.
Tip: Dance shoes should feel secure and supportive without painful pressure. If you are between sizes, your ideal choice may depend on foot width, shoe model, and preferred fit.
Men’s Dance Shoe Size Chart
| US | Euro | UK | Inches | CM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 39 | 5.5 | 9.25 | 23.5 |
| 6.5 | 39 | 6 | 9.5 | 24.1 |
| 7 | 40 | 6.5 | 9.625 | 24.4 |
| 7.5 | 40-41 | 7 | 9.75 | 24.8 |
| 8 | 41 | 7.5 | 9.9375 | 25.4 |
| 8.5 | 41-42 | 8 | 10.125 | 25.7 |
| 9 | 42 | 8.5 | 10.25 | 26 |
| 9.5 | 42-43 | 9 | 10.4375 | 26.7 |
| 10 | 43 | 9.5 | 10.5625 | 27 |
| 10.5 | 43-44 | 10 | 10.75 | 27.3 |
| 11 | 44 | 10.5 | 10.9375 | 27.9 |
| 11.5 | 44-45 | 11 | 11.125 | 28.3 |
| 12 | 45 | 11.5 | 11.25 | 28.6 |
| 13 | 46 | 12.5 | 11.5625 | 29.4 |
| 14 | 47 | 13.5 | 11.875 | 30.2 |
| 15 | 48 | 14.5 | 12.1875 | 31 |
| 16 | 49 | 15.5 | 12.5 | 31.8 |
Fit Advice for Men’s Dance Shoes
- Ballroom shoes: should feel supportive and stable, with enough comfort for smooth movement and posture control.
- Latin shoes: should fit securely around the foot to support fast footwork, turns, and weight changes.
- Practice shoes: should offer a balance of comfort, flexibility, and support for longer training sessions.
- If you have wide feet: consider sizing up half a size or choosing a model with a softer, more flexible upper.
If you are unsure between two sizes, contact us with your foot length in centimeters and the model you are interested in. We will be happy to guide you toward the most suitable fit.
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The Portdance PD Pietro Braga Sneaker is designed for dancers who need the comfort of a casual sneaker with the flexibility required for movement. Made in Portugal, this men’s split-sole dance sneaker combines black lycra with patent details for a sleek, modern look suited to training, social dancing, and casual performance wear.
Design Highlights
- Split-sole sneaker design for enhanced flexibility and foot articulation
- Black lycra upper for comfort, stretch, and ease of movement
- Patent finish details for a refined, contemporary look
- Casual sneaker silhouette suitable for studio and social dance use
- Designed for dancers who want support with a more relaxed style
Material & Fit
- Upper: Black lycra with patent details
- Sole: Sneaker split sole
- Designed for men’s dance movement and everyday studio comfort
- Flexible construction supporting turns, pivots, and weight transfer
- Made in Portugal by Portdance
Care Instructions
- Wipe gently with a soft cloth after use
- Avoid excessive moisture
- Do not use harsh cleaning products on patent details
- Air dry naturally away from direct heat
- Store in a breathable shoe bag
Styling Tips & Dance Use
Ideal for Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Latin practice, social dancing, and studio training. The split-sole construction allows better articulation than a standard sneaker, while the black lycra and patent finish keep the look clean and versatile. Pair with dance trousers or casual training wear for a polished, comfortable outfit.
Care Instructions
- Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth after use
- Avoid water and excessive moisture
- Do not use harsh cleaning products on the metallic finish
- Store in a breathable shoe bag
- Use a suede brush for the outsole if applicable
Styling Tips & Dance Use
Ideal for Latin performance, Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, social dancing, and fashion-forward stage looks. The silver craquelê finish pairs beautifully with black, white, silver, navy, and crystal-embellished outfits, adding a luminous accent without losing the refined Portdance line.
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