This post was written by Lindy Shopper.
Sometimes cheap shoe makers cut corners that make shoes better for dancing. Case in point, Payless makes a line of shoes called City Sneaks that have a partial rubber, partial slide-friendly material on the sole, mostly in the ball of the foot area where you would need some extra love for spins. The damage is $5.00 and $17.00 for a pair of danceable shoes!
Special thanks to Julie for redirecting me to the product – I blogged about these shoes in my Atomic Ballroom post on shoes, but couldn’t find the shoes online because they don’t really advertise or photograph the sole. Thanks Julie!
Here’s what I like:
Lindy Shopper 
I just bought some pink madras tie sneakers for $12.00 at Payless–they are kid size 5 1/2, equivalent to a women’s size 6 1/2 or 7. I love them!! I never shop there because most of their shoes are so uncomfortable. But, not these! Thank you, Lindy Shopper