Fuego Dance shoes : sneakers review and discount code -10%

When selecting the perfect dance shoes, you need to ask yourself the right questions: Are they comfortable? Do they match your style? Are they suited to your dance surface? etc., and Fuego Dance Shoes check a lot of boxes!

We’ve been using Fuego Dance shoes (sneakers) – some for months – others for years – and it’s time to share our honest opinion and review, straight from dancers in France, Quebec and beyond.

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Fuego Dance shoes for women and men

If you’re looking for ballroom or Latin dance shoes (Cuban salsa, Puerto Rican or line salsa, bachata, etc.), that provide better turns, enhanced stability, and the right grip for quick direction chages, for example, then those dance shoes are a fantastic choice.

… and what if you could add style and comfort?

Designed to deliver everything you expect from a pair of dance shoes without compromising on style (because let’s be honest, many dance shoes are not esthetically pleasing), those danse shoes are bound to impress!

They’re also ideal for Hip-Hop, West Coast Swing, and other dance styles.

These sneakers are unisex.

Key features of dance shoes

The weight of your shoes plays a crucial role in walking, running and dancing. Heavy shoes lead to fatigue and male turns and movements feel sluggish.

Fuego shoes are comparable in weight to many running shoes, keeping you light on your feet.

Heel height affects balance and stability. The design of the shoes provides the right amount of grip of slipperiness depending on the dance style. If you need extra ankle support, opt for high-top sneakers with a higher upper–similar to mini ankle boots

You can wear any type of socks with those shoes, and the brand sells custom socks and laces on its website. The outsole is made of durable rubber for extended wear.

All brand  models are made from vegan-friendly materials, including fabric, faux leather, and nubuck (as seen in the Wedges). The Split Sole is the lighets model in the lineup.

Let’s take a look at the features of all those shoes in a summary table (turn your Smartphone so that all the columns are easy to read):

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Model type	Low top	High top	Split Sole	Wedge shoe
Weight	238 gr	258 gr	174 gr	408 gr
Heel height	12 mm	12 mm	12 mm	63,5 mm
Grip / Slip	Grip: 4/5 Slip: 2/5	Grip: 4/5 Slippery: 2/5	Grip: 4/5 Slippery: 2/5	Grip: 4/5 Slippery: 2/5
Shoe flexibility	Moderate	Moderate	Max	Moderate
Dancing surfaces	Hardwood, concrete, gravel, carpet, tile, grass	Hardwood, concrete, gravel, carpet, tile, grass	Hardwood, concrete, gravel, carpet, tiles, grass	Hardwood, concrete, gravel, carpet, tiles, grass

Unparalleled comfort with extra cushioning

Why cushioning matters for dancers?

Impact absorption is essential when dancing. F’ shoes come with extra cushioning to absorb shocks while maintaining a natural feel of the floor.

• The heel and ball of the foot are well-padded
• The midsole remains flexible to ensure ease of movement (low or high midsole)

The insoles are padded in the heel and ball of the foot. This is less the case in the middle, so as not to affect the shoe’s flexibility.

2 pivot points for smooth turns

A unique feature of Fuego Dance shoes is the two pivot points on the underside of the outsole, designed to enhance rotations. This patented FlowTec™ technology ensures optimal turn efficiency while reducing strain on the joints.

The material density of these pivot points differs from the rest of the sole and is slightly raised for maximum efficiency in rotation, limiting the loss of power from your swing during turns.

And best of all: it’s good for your joints!

Sizine guide: standard sizing

Those shoes run true to size — comparable to Nike sneakers. We always choose the same size as for Nike shoes, for example.

If you have wide feet, it’s recommended to size up by half a size.

Here’s the Fuego size guide to help you choose your size:

Advantages of Fuego shoes

Here are the TOP advantages:

✅ Style: stylish streetwear look, a rarity for both men’s and women’s dance shoes.

✅ Exceptional comfort: lighter than regular sneakers with a specialized sole.

✅ Free size exchange in Europe: since november 17, 2024, a prepaid return label is provided.

✅ Versatile for any dance floor: ideal for various surfaces, but best preserved for dance use only. Within reason, no miracle with any sneaker when the floor is very degraded. To make your pair of shoes last as long as possible, we advise you to wear them only for dancing, not in the street, even if the brand does not advise against it.

✅ Sizing: those dance sneakers fit like Nike shoes, for example.

✅ Patented FlowTec Pivot points: the patented FlowTec design of these shoes features two pivot points for effortless spins and turns.

✅ Lace-up tennis shoes: adjustable for a perfect fit.

✅ 100% Vegan material: all dance shoes are made from high-quality synthetic leather.

Fuego Wedge : the stylish heeled dance shoes

For those who love dancing in heels, you can opt for Fuego Wedge shoes.

Initially launched in black, the brand has introduced an all-white version in November 2024 due to high demand.

So let’s take this opportunity to present the Fuego Wedge in all its glory, with its 6.4cm heel (2.5 inch)…

Here are the details of all the layers that make up this wedge heel shoe:

These layers offer heel effect and cushioning comfort.

Why choose Fuego Wedges over traditional heels?

The brand offers this image: your left foot stands on a thin metal rod and your right foot is balanced on a solid heel, providing quality cushioning thanks to a good shock-absorbing sole… which foot is more supported?

This is the difference between heeled dance shoes and wedge dance sneakers!

High heels are pretty on Instagram, in shows, but at a Latin party, Cuban salsa, Puerto Rican salsa, etc., being comfortable in dance sneakers while enjoying a raised heel is great!

This is what the Wedge dance shoes offer.

Here are the advantages of those Wedge sneakers:

🔥 More stability: it’s not a question of buzz on social networks, but physics. a wider heel base ensures better balance compared to traditional silettos.

🔥 Better weight distribution: the Wedge design shifts wieight towards the arch for graceful movement. It feels strange at first, as the heel of the Wedge pushes you forward, putting your weight on the arch of your foot.

🔥 Pretty = no more painful: you love wearing heels because they are glamorous, that’s why the Wedge offers a sleek look combined with shock-absorbing insoles for maximum comfort.

🔥 Foot protection: say goodbye to blisters, broken toes and bruises(bare feet are especially vulnerable when dancing)–this shoe provides solid foot coverage. You need to protect them and avoid unnecessary injuries with the Wedge platform sneakers.

🔥 Dance anywhere: have you ever tried dancing in heels on the grass? Wedges offer great support for dancing, for dancing on any surface and all in a dance sneaker. You can perform any type of dance, on any surface, indoors or outdoors.

Low-top dance sneakers : a closer look

To help you choose the shoes that suit you, let’s take a look at the brand’s low shoes.

The must-have white dance shoes

They’re a classic, the pair of sneakers that go with every style and outfit. They’re often one of the first pairs people buy, and rightly so. A must-have!

Jade shoe: the beautiful eco-friendly green dance sneaker

This is the grenny dance sneaker launched by the brand, in collaboration with international dancer Jade Chynoweth.

🌿 This is an eco-friendly low shoe, made from recycled plastic water bottles (5 bottles per pair).

We like the fact that they are lightweight and offer a bold style.

The green Fuego Jade is available here at -10% (€13 saving):

Blue Jade Shoes: the new Jade 2025

💙 Still in collaboration with dancer, actress and influencer Jade Chynoweth, this is the new version released in January 2025, the Blue Jade detailed here.

Eco-friendly, 5 plastic bottles are needed to make the shoe. TOP!

It is distinguished by navy-inspired thick laces, which suits it rather well since blue is linked to the sea, the ocean. A second pair of traditional laces is included in the shoe box.

It is of course delivered with a small Celestite stone.

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Ataca shoe: the artistic sneaker

🎨 It’s like the classic all-black sneaker, but with paint splashes on the sole.

This sneaker in collaboration with Ataca still offers good comfort and is a limited edition.

Ataca full red

Dropped in march 2025, those are full full red. Only the pivot point and the flame logo at the back contrast in black.

An A pendant for Ataca is attached to the pair.

BDash shoe: the touch of blue

In collaboration with BDash (Krump dancer), it offers a modern design featuring blue details.

Comfortable, as the brand knows how to do.

How to buy your Fuego dance shoes cheaper? Promo code!

📅 Take advantage or special discount (up to 20%) when F’ offers pre-orders and black friday.

The advantage is that you can combine the promo code with pre-order discounts for maximal savings!

💰 We offer you a 10% promo code or discount voucher throughout the year to buy your dancing shoes. The code is as follows: ONLYDANCE10.

You can also click on this image, the special offer should apply automatically:

This coupon gives you -10% on dance shoes and accessories, because yes the brand also sells t-shirts, a cap, a bob, laces, a bag, insoles, etc.

You can save up to €38 on a pair of heeled sneakers, the Wedge, or on the green low-top sneaker, the Jade.

Frequently asked questions

We receive many questions about the specific features of Fuego brand dance shoes. To save you time and make your purchase more comfortable, we answer your questions in this section.

Are Fuego shoes suitable for all types of dance?

Absolutely, they allow you to practice all dances, as long as you need a clever mix of “sliding” + grip.

How to choose the right size for those dance shoes?

From experience, they are true to size. We advise you to choose your usual size. For example, we have always considered that these shoes were sized like the Nike brand of sneakers.

Where can you buy Fuego dance shoes in your country?

In almost all countries, although some stores carry them, we recommend ordering directly from Fuego Shoes official website and take advantage of -10% here.

Just in case, the promo code is ONLYDANCE10.

Are those sneakers suitable for daily outdoor use?

The brand states that these shoes can be used on all types of surfaces (floor, concrete, street, grass, sand, etc.), however, because we are very careful and meticulous, we suggest only using them for dance.

We do not walk with them from home to the dance floor, taking the subway, etc. We prefer to keep them in a bag and put them on the spot, just to dance. This logically preserves the sole for longer.

What are the user reviews of those dance sneakers?

User reviews are excellent on the internet. Personally, we love them and when we put on traditional sneakers we immediately feel the difference and often in the knee joints…

They received the 2023 Sneaker Award from Women’s Health, understand the sneaker of the year.

Finally, many magazines and media have talked about these famous shoes:

• Dance Informa
• Dance Spirit
• Ellen
• FN
• Forbes
• People
• TechCrunch
• Yahoo!
• Etc.

Are they comfortable for long dance sessions?

As mentioned, unlike traditional sneakers, even with a sole smoothed by time, the soles of those shoes offer enough grip for movement and enough smooth surface for turns and “slides”.

As a result, you can clearly feel the difference at the joints, which is crucial comfort if you dance a little or very regularly.

Then, we always had the feeling of being in them like slippers. We did not notice any discomfort, but rather instant comfort.

What is the difference between the low-top and high-top models?

As its name suggests, the “low” are low-cut and the “high” are high-top dance shoes.

Are they unisex?

Absolutely, they are unisex. Choose the model and color that you like the most, or several models and colors.

How to maintain and clean your dance sneakers?

We like to gently brush the sole with an old toothbrush and a little mild soap.
As for the fabric of the shoe, most often a damp glove is enough to remove the dirt without rubbing. If there are stains (sometimes someone steps on your beautiful shoes at a dance party 😬 ), we use a mild soap and agitate the dirt or stain with a soft brush or an old toothbrush, without pressure, in straight or circular movements. Then rinse gently and let dry.
We may one day make you a tutorial on how to properly clean your dance shoes…

Do they offer good cushioning for high-impact dances?

Yes, that’s what we feel, the insole is designed and offers the necessary cushioning, without being an air bubble technology.

Can they be used on outdoor surfaces like concrete?

Yes, as explained here and there in this article, they can be used on multiple surfaces, including concrete. So you can dance in the street, on a sidewalk, on a terrace or an esplanade, as well as carpet, hardwood, concrete, grass, gravel, marley, tile and dirt surfaces.

Are they vegan?

Yes, no shoes use real animal-sourced leather. It is synthetic leather, therefore vegan leather.

What is the average price of those dance sneakers?

The average price is €128 / $128.

Are they available in different colors?

Yes, you can look at our table and the photos in this article that illustrate the different colors.
White, black, red, green, silver… take your pick! Visit the Fuego website and take advantage of a -10% promo code: ONLYDANCE10.

Are they water resistant?

Like any fabric shoe, if it rains heavily you will have wet feet, less so with this vegan leather ones.
You can waterproof your shoes by the way.

Infographic to help you choose yours

We have summarized all the important information to help you choose this brand of dance shoes in this infographic:

The Fuego Dance Shoes history

As Kevin, the founder of Fuego Dance, explains, the story begins with an offer from the Groupon site.

Kevin had recently moved to the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, and he wanted to try a new activity. A Groupon offer offered dance classes at a dance school near his home. It only took one dance class for him to get hooked.

But, he also quickly realized that dancing, spinning, etc. in everyday sneakers made it a little more difficult to perform the dance and he began to feel tension in his knees, as we explained in our article on the benefits of dance shoes (see the link at the beginning of this article).

From this observation, he had the idea of ​​creating comfortable dance shoes, offering style, fashionable, like Nike, Adidas, Puma or Reebok sneakers, dance sneakers that one could wear with pleasure to dance on many surfaces.

Indeed, at the time, sneaker-style dance shoes did not exist and they did not offer a nice style either.

He wanted to create dance shoes between streetwear and dance.

Graduated in business and entrepreneurship, he launched the company or startup Fuego in 2019!

📅In 2020, the Covid pandemic caused dance studios and dance schools (Latin dance schools, etc.) to temporarily or permanently close, but dancers could not stay still. At home, outside, in gardens, on concrete, everywhere they danced. It’s a brand of dance shoes that aims to dance on all surfaces.
📅 2021 marks the collaboration with Bdash and the launch of the Bdash shoe. It is also the year that Forbes exposes the brand and that Bdash shoes appear on an Ellen DeGeneres show.
📅 2022 marks the launch of all the other “low top” shoes and the “split sole”, the most flexible shoes.
📅 2023 is the year of the collaboration with Jade Chynoweth and the magnificent green shoes and their jade stone. The brand wins the Women’s Health sneaker of the year award. And… it is the opening of a European factory to finally reduce transport costs and delight European buyers.
📅 2024 was the year of the launch of the “kid” range, dance shoes for children (boys and girls). The Wedge heel, which we talked about at length above, was born. 5 years of business were thus celebrated.
📅 Today the american brand is present in more than 120 countries. A factory in the Czech Republic (Europe) has made it possible to reduce shipping costs for the joy of Europeans (previously importing from the United States involved higher costs). #FuegoFam.

World-renowned dancers have collaborated on certain models offered by the fiery brand, such as Ataca, BDash, Jade, etc.

You will therefore find low-top (low-top sneakers), high-top (high-top sneakers) and split-sole (dance shoes separated into two parts) ballet dance sneakers, etc.

What’s new for 2025?

Several new products are expected for the year 2025.

The brand has launched a little guessing game or rather a prediction game for the teaser of its future products…

🌱 A model for a sustainable future:

• A sugar cane Split-sole?
• A pineapple high-top sneaker?
• A 2nd eco-friendly sneaker with a new color?

Revealed in january 2025, the eco-friendly blue jade shoes.

🔥 A new limited edition model:

• An orange Split-sole?
• A charcoal gray high-top sneaker?
• A collaboration with a superstar who is all the rage?

👠 A new style of shoe for the evening:

• Merlot low-top shoe?
• A pink high-top sneaker?
• A very chic sneaker?

🔥 A new pop model:

• A cotton candy high-top sneaker?
• A bubblegum Split-sole?
• Super feminine shoes that seem lit from within?

🎨 New color:

• A cappuccino low-top sneaker?
• A matcha high top sneaker?
• Kombucha wedges?
• Coffee split soles?