A row of Flow 2 dance sneakers

Rock and roll dance shoes

Built for fast feet

Rock and roll dance shoes built as sneakers, for quick footwork, clean turns and landings that are kind to your knees.

17 styles

Rock and roll in Pulse Dance Shoes

Why rock and roll dancers wear them

Fast on the feet. Easy on the knees.

  • Pivot zones beneath the ball and heel help turns release smoothly.
  • Textured edges give you controlled grip when you plant and change direction.
  • Responsive cushioning softens impact while keeping you connected to the floor.
  • The same sole moves from studio floors to outdoor socials.
  • Lightweight, breathable uppers flex with your foot through quick combinations.
Close-up of feet in Flow 2 White dance sneakers

What rock and roll asks of a shoe

The Flow 2 White dance sneaker with the SPYNFLEX® sole exposed, both pivot points facing the camera

Turn without slowing down

A quick rotation needs to release, then hold the moment you step out of it. Smooth pivot zones do the first part; the textured areas around them do the second.

Flex through fast footwork

Kicks, quick changes and travelling steps ask the shoe to bend with the foot. Flex grooves through the SPYNFLEX® sole let it, so the shoe stays responsive at speed.

Cushioning that stays connected

Removable cushioning and a shock-absorbing heel soften the landings while keeping the response and control fast footwork needs.

Halls, clubs, weekenders

SPYNFLEX® works indoors and out, so the same pair does a Saturday club floor, a hall with grit on the boards and the car park after.

What dancers tell us

IngeVerified buyer
Great shoes for line dancing and rock and roll. Very nice looking and comfortable. Very happy with my purchase.
SharonVerified buyer
Great fit, brilliant support and sole for swing dancing spins.
IngeVerified buyer
Great for line dancing and rock and roll
SharonVerified buyer
Brilliant support and sole for swing dancing spins
TraceyVerified buyer
Comfortable to dance in for hours and they look good
AnnetteVerified buyer
Takes the strain away from knees

Rock and roll dance shoes: common questions

Which shoes are best for rock and roll dancing in Australia?

A light, flexible dance sneaker that answers quick footwork, turns cleanly and feels secure through energetic direction changes. The SPYNFLEX® sole combines smooth pivot zones with textured grip around the edge.

Can I dance rock and roll in ordinary sneakers?

You can, but a heavier shoe with sticky tread makes fast movement harder work and sends the twist of a turn into your knee. Pulse Dance Shoes dance sneakers flex with your foot and release under the ball and heel.

Are rock and roll dance shoes fine to wear outside?

Yes. The SPYNFLEX® sole is made for indoor and outdoor surfaces, including timber, concrete and the footpath, so a festival or an outdoor gig is fine in the same pair.

What size should I order?

They fit like your everyday sneakers, so order that size. You want the foot held through the middle with nothing pressing on the toes. If you need more room across the ball of the foot and the toes, Flow 2 Wide is built in a true 2E width.

What if they do not fit?

You can exchange them for a different size for free within 30 days of delivery. Start your exchange at returns.pulsedanceshoes.com using your order number and email address. Use the size guide on every product page: it works from your foot length.

Rock and roll dance shoes

17 styles

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These shoes are excellent. They are so light and comfortable to wear. I am able to spin easily but safely.

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