I bought these shoes for zumba based on a number of good reviews it received. All in all the shoe is ok, not great. As one reviewer said, there isn't enough lateral support for the quick side to side movements required in dance aerobics. Also I find the soles grip the floor too much, restricting the fluidity and flow of movement. There is also supposed to be a "pivot spot" on the ball of your feet which is supposed to aid you in spinning and pivoting, and it absolutely does not. Reasons I'm keeping this shoe is because it was relatively inexpensive and the thin soles are much better to dance in than my other tennis and running shoes.