Following numerous requests, we wanted to give you a full rundown of the Fuego high-top dance shoes in a complete guide to help you choose your dance sneakers.
Since 2020, Fuego has been making dance shoes that are stylish, comfortable, and help you progress in dance, no matter which style you practice.
So let’s go over everything you need to know about these high-top dance shoes, our review, and a comparison with the low-top versions.
All the features of the Fuego high-top dance shoes
Fuego’s “high top” recalls the Reebok Freestyle Hi, a very popular fitness shoe in dance-fitness classes (step classes, etc.). You’ll also find the ankle support padding around the collar (the high part).
As for price, they cost $155 or 135 euros, which is $5 or 5 euros more than the low-top version.
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High-top sneaker design
This minimalist high-top sneaker is available in several colors:
- White
- Black (sole + shoe)
- Black and white (white sole, black shoe)
- Silver (white sole)
- Red (sole + shoe)
New colors will be added over time…
Its style leans streetwear and the materials used are vegan.
The insole is the same as on the low-top models and has already proven itself. It’s genuinely comfortable, cushioned just the right amount, while still letting you feel the ground.
Two small holes on the side let your foot breathe and ventilate the shoe.
It runs true to size, so we recommend picking your usual size, just like with Nike for example.
🔥 Finally, a metal flame (the brand’s logo) sits on the heel.
A featherweight shoe!
This dance sneaker weighs just 258g, making it one of the lightest in the brand’s lineup. They’re as light as running shoes.
Here’s a weight comparison table by model:
| Models | Dance shoe weight |
| Low top Jade | 273 g |
| Low top Derek Hough | 255 g |
| Low top classic models | 238 g |
| High top | 258 g |
| Split Sole (split outsole) | 174 g |
| Wedge (6.4cm platform heel) | 408 g |
Taking care of your joints while dancing
You’ll always find an outsole with two pivot points to make your spins, direction changes, and so on easier, striking a balance between “slide” and “grip” that leans slightly toward “slide”. This lets you move more fluidly, with no issues planting your feet on the floor.
These two features (pivot points and the semi-smooth underside of the sole) protect your knee joints, which matters a lot whether you’re a beginner or a professional dancer.
The sooner you take care of your joints, the better.
You can wear these shoes on the street (we prefer to keep them just for dancing) and dance on all types of floors:
Ankle support as a bonus!
When you lace the shoe all the way up, your ankle is fully wrapped, held in place, and cushioned by the famous 3 comfort pads.
Ankle support can be very important for certain dance styles that require extra stability, such as:
- Hip-hop
- Dance fitness
- Shuffle
- Popping
- Locking
- Etc.
For other dance styles (salsa, bachata, etc.) it’s extra style and comfort.
Fuego Low Top VS High Top
While all Fuego dance shoes are built with the same spirit and share common features, like the pivot points, the shoe’s design inevitably brings its own advantages.
Beyond style and comfort, you’re not quite looking for the same thing in a low-top dance shoe as in a high-top one.
So let’s go over everything that sets the brand’s two flagship models apart: the Fuego Low Top VS High Top.
The Fuego Low Top
These dance shoes are ideal for:
- Freestyle
- Social dancing: salsa, bachata, kizomba, rock ‘n’ roll, lindy hop, swing,…
- Choreography
- Etc.
Because these dance sneakers are low-cut, they offer maximum mobility and freedom of movement for the ankle.
So they can be considered ideal if you need more flexibility and ankle mobility.
Finally, this shoe weighs just 238g, versus 258g for the high-top. If you’re after a lightweight dance shoe, go for the low-top sneaker.
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The Fuego High Top
These dance shoes are ideal for:
- Performances
- Hip Hop
- Dance fitness (Les Mills, step classes, etc.)
- Shuffle
- Popping
- Locking
- Etc.
These high-top sneakers naturally offer more ankle support than the low-top models.
If you need ankle support, then go for the high-top shoe.
Keep in mind this shoe weighs only 258g, which is:
- 15g less than the Fuego Jade green and blue
- 3g more than the Fuego Derek Hough
- 20g more than the classic Fuego low-top models
Which makes them VERY lightweight high-top dance shoes.
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Our review of the Fuego high-top dance shoes
These are great shoes for dancing, no question about it.
Lighter than the Fuego Jade (low-top), they’re very comfortable and secure the ankle well. You really feel confident wearing these sneakers. If you’re after the lightest possible dance shoes with even more flexibility, then take a look at the Fuego Split Sole shoes.
They run true to size, so there’s no risk of getting the wrong size.