Soles Guide

At Joheela we offer 2 different types of outsoles, so you can customize your pair with the most suitable sole for your practice. If you don't know which one to choose, here we explain the advantages of each of the outsoles.

Suede sole

What is it recommended for?

Shoes with this type of outsoles are ideal for a use on parquet floor. The fibers of the suede material allow for an ideal aherence to the parquet floor  and offer an excellent grip/glide ratio: turns are performed with ease and without resistance, and you won't risk slipping. This sole can also be used on other floors such as lino or tiles, but its performance will not be as excellent as on parquet floor.

However, this sole should only be worn indoors to avoid damage, as gravel, concrete, asphalt and rain can damage the sole. If you plan to wear your pair outdoors, we advise you to opt for an All floors sole instead.

Is it flexible?

The suede sole is flexible and much softer than normal outsoles, which makes it much easier to point and finish your leg lines cleanly.

How to maintain it?

This sole requires regular brushing to remove dust and dirt, lift the fibers and maintain optimal grip. Brushing the sole regularly with a silicone or metal bristle brush for dance shoes prevents the sole from becoming smooth and slippery.

What color is the sole?

The colour of the suede soles is always matched to the colour of the pair. If the shoe is black, the suede soles will be black. For all other shoe colors, the suede sole will be light brown.

Things to know

Whatever the color, this sole will not leave any marks on the floor!

This sole is not vegan, so if you want a pair of vegan shoes, opt for an All floors sole.

All floors sole

What is it recommended for?

As the name suggests, this sole can be used on all types of floors, even outdoors. This means that thanks to this sole, you can use your pair of shoes for dancing but also in everyday life or at events where you want to wear heels without suffering.

Is it flexible?

Similar in appearance to the soles of pairs from fashion stores, this sole was nevertheless developed especially for dance practice and is therefore more flexible than a basic heeled shoe sole. However, it is less flexible than a suede sole.


How to maintain it?

The All floors sole does not require any special maintenance. However, to keep its contact with the floor as much as possible and prevent it from becoming slippery or sticky, remember to clean it from time to time with a little water and a cloth to remove all the dirt accumulated in the dance studios.


What color is the sole?

The colour of the All floors soles is always beige, in order to avoid the black streaks that black All floors soles could leave.

For black pairs, the edges of the soles are painted black for a more attractive look. This paint can rub off, which can leave a few marks on the floor when first used. If the shoe is not black or you have chosen a flared heel/chunky, the edges of the All floors sole will not be painted black.

Things to know

Although this sole can be used outdoors, note that it will deteriorate faster if used outdoors.

This sole is vegan!

If you are still hesitating about the choice of sole, send us a message by clicking here and we will help you make your choice!