International Dance Shoes Reviews 2,984

TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.9

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company didn't notify me about a double shipping payment of $116 after I payed £38 for shipping on their site. They claimed to have put it in the fine print where no one can see it and screwed me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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I can't recommend this shop highl enough. All the shoes I have bought from International Dance Shoes are of excellent quality and very comfortable. I really appreciate that all models have an anima... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the first available appointment this morning and way made to feel welcome by all staff from beginning to end. Lewis was super helpful, attentive and patient whilst advising me on the best shoe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

First class customer service, backing up great products. I had never bought ballroom shoes before and was nervous about finding ones that were a comfortable fit. The advice I was given by the Sales... See more

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  1. Shoe Store
  2. Dance Store

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We are 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise Winners, specialising in the design and manufacture of Ballroom & Latin American dance shoes and make all of our shoes in Milton Keynes, UK. Our collection offers shoes for ladies, gentlemen and children and our shoes by worn by many of the world's leading dancers, as well as dancers from BBC's popular 'Strictly Come Dancing'.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE OF HIDDEN PRICES, BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE, BAD FITTING

BEWARE OF HIDDEN PRICES! I was charged the full amount at checkout with no mention of customs or duty fees, WHICH OTHER COMPANIES LIKE RAY ROSE DO CLEARLY DISCLOSE. After the order shipped, DHL contacted me asking for an additional $44 in duties that were never disclosed at purchase. When I contacted IDS, they rudely blamed me for "not knowing my country's policies" and they quoted a line buried in their Terms & Conditions,but this was not visible or clearly stated before payment, I even looked at the FAQs and terms for this. I was under the impression that by paying the shipping fees at checkout, all costs were covered.
IDS refused to take responsibility or offer a reasonable solution, and even stated that if I refuse delivery, I’ll still be charged for return postage. This experience felt misleading and dishonest. Be aware that your final cost could be significantly higher than what you pay at checkout, and customer support will not help you resolve it.
In addition, prior to purchase, I contacted IDS for advice on fitting with my measurements. The shoes fit horribly, my toes are past the end of the shoe, and to return them I would have to eat the 38 euros + 44 dollar duty that I paid, plus the shipping to send them back. NEVER purchasing from IDS again.

20 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shipping

The company didn't notify me about a double shipping payment of $116 after I payed £38 for shipping on their site. They claimed to have put it in the fine print where no one can see it and screwed me over saying if I want a refund I would have to pay double the $116 to send them back. Do not recommend these shoes if you don't live in the UK. Horrible customer service and bad notification about shipping.

2 October 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST buying experience I've ever had

WORST buying experience I've ever had. Did not deliver my package. Will not refund my money and I'm being charged hundreds of dollars extra because I live in the United States and they shipped it back to the United Kingdom so now I'm supposed to pay for those charges? Literally lost $500 and received nothing. What did customer service do to help me? Nothing.

11 September 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Received a pair with different sizes…

Received a pair with different sizes (have photographic proof) and they definitely felt different on the feet. One fit great, another one hurting as it was small. Contacted the team and all they did was argued that it’s the same size, sent me their photos that didn’t prove anything and later finally admitted that there was a few mm difference. And the end of the day, they didn’t want to refund the posting cost even though there was clearly a manufacturing fault on their side. One of the worst customer experiences.

29 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from International Dance Shoes

Hi there,

Thanks for taking the time to feedback to us, it's something that we'll take a look into and come back to you in the coming days. Sorry that you didn't have a great experience - we'll be in contact shortly.

Many thanks,
International Dance Shoes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

recommendation with shoe incorrect

"Our dance team ordered 6 pairs of shoes from this brand. Due to shipping and import costs, each person is paying €170 for a pair of shoes. Given this high amount, it's especially important that the shoes fit well. We sought assistance in advance to ensure the right sizes. In the email, we were given measurements for the width of our feet and the width options for the shoes. To be safe, we even ordered a narrower size than recommended, but even that was too wide. Unfortunately, 4 out of the 6 pairs don’t fit. Be careful! Due to the special soles, the shoes cannot be returned."

11 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The delivery was the worst I've ever…

The delivery was the worst I've ever experienced: it took 4 weeks and went via UPS. Eventhough I was home every single day UPS didn't ring the bell & send the parcel back. I've contacted Joheela beforehand for the right tracking number - never got an answer. I am beyond disappointed and won't consider ordering with them again.

26 July 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from International Dance Shoes

Hi Jazmin,

We're concerned this review might be for the wrong website because it is not tied to an order number and we cannot see an order with your name on our history. We also don't have any staff member called Joheela.

We will flag this review because we don't believe that it is for us.

Many thanks,
International Dance Shoes

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Working as a professional dancer I’ve…

Working as a professional dancer I’ve worn a lot of different dance shoes and have to say I’ve never had more problems with a physical shoe or with customer service than I have with this brand. They are extremely rude when trying to get any sort of help from them and their shoes fall apart so quickly. I ordered a pair of standard shoes after my previous pairs suede had started to fall off and rip after 3 months of use. I got my new pair in and within a week of wearing them the suede started to rip and separate from the shoe. I reached out and they refused to offer any sort of help, saying that I should just glue the shoe back together. After spending more than $600 on shoes with this company (and the possibility of so many more orders through me and my students) you’d think they would want to keep a customer. I will never been wearing these again, I’d rather switch to EF or Aida as they are extremely helpful and have actual quality shoes.

27 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bespoke shoes

I ordered some bespoke shoes and Sandra was so helpful and the shoes arrived very quickly and they are perfect and so well made so thank you.
My son loves his ids shoes and says they are the most comfortable x

27 February 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the first available appointment…

I had the first available appointment this morning and way made to feel welcome by all staff from beginning to end. Lewis was super helpful, attentive and patient whilst advising me on the best shoe for my salsa lessons in the wide fitting that I needed. I was able to try on several different designs before making my decision and didn't feel rushed at any point. A very pleasant and effortless experience (and I love my shoes!). I would highly recommend a visit to International Dance Shoes. Thank you Lewis!

4 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Reply from International Dance Shoes

Hi Nigel,

Many thanks for taking the time to review us. We have a few different fittings available and even though you already ordered wide - there is also extra wide. Also, we have our Gibson and Oxford styles which are also available as a classic leather dance shoe and these styles are more suited for a comfort fit too. Useful to know for when you're ready for your next pair!

Many thanks,
International Dance Shoes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Great experience

I received my order quickly. Unfortunately, the shoes did not feet, but customer service was very quick and friendly, and we were able to come up with a solution.

3 October 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Verified

Like the shoes

Like the shoes
The only complaint is the shipping fees. It’s more expensive than the other

29 September 2023
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Reply from International Dance Shoes

Dear Annie,

Many thanks for taking the time to review us, we're glad you like the shoes. Sadly shipping costs are expensive these days and unfortunately as a company hand-making shoes here in the UK we can't subsidise them as the cost of making the shoes is also very high. As you are based in the US, take a look at the link below, to our store locator as it could be less expensive for you to buy locally!

https://www.internationaldanceshoes.com/store-locator/

Many thanks,
International Dance Shoes

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