Two dancers wearing Flow 2 Axe and Nova Fox dance sneakers while dancing salsa

Salsa dance shoes

Made for salsa

Whether you dance on 1 or on 2, these are salsa dancing shoes built as sneakers: quick footwork, clean turns and precise stops, with a SPYNFLEX® sole that balances glide and grip indoors and out.

17 styles

Salsa in Pulse Dance Shoes

Why salsa dancers wear them

Turns that release. Steps that hold.

  • 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 salsa asks of a shoe

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

Turns that go where you send them

Smooth pivot zones under the ball and heel let a turn release from the points where you naturally rotate, and grip again the moment you step out of it.

Planted on the step

The sole is multi-textured: smooth where you rotate, grippier where you plant. That is how a SPYNFLEX® sole turns when you turn and holds when you step.

Cushioning with floor feel

Flow 2 carries the removable dual-density GROOVECLOUD® insole. Nova and Volt carry the lighter, more responsive removable ORTHOFLOW® insole.

A stable base for hours

A 10 mm heel-to-toe drop supports a stable dance position, and a reinforced shock-absorbing heel takes the landings, so a long social in summer is easier on your knees.

What salsa dancers tell us

yasminVerified buyer
So comfy and easy to dance in! They go with everything, breathable and kind to your knees. Perfect for bachata/salsa or other styles of dance
MichelaVerified buyer
Love them! Despite wearing snickers I can spin and don’t get any pain in the knee! I wish I would have bought them earlier. Read more Read less
Love them! Despite wearing snickers I can spin and don’t get any pain in the knee! I wish I would have bought them earlier. I have been dancing salsa for years and have lately had issues with my feet - that’s how I discovered them… I’m super happy with them
Kira WilkinsonVerified buyer
Love them! Great spinning capability for salsa/bachata. Comfortable, easy exchange process (for bigger size). Better quality than the lore expensive competitor
Ruth-Joy ManuVerified buyer
I love these shoes! I wear them all the time at outdoor salsa socials and it’s made a big difference in comfort and my Read more Read less
I love these shoes! I wear them all the time at outdoor salsa socials and it’s made a big difference in comfort and my ability to turn and spin. They are true to size and easily blend in with my outfits. I highly recommend!
Kristen FongVerified buyer
Stylish and comfortable sneakers, perfect for salsa and bachata, great for spins. Runs large so consider ordering half a size smaller.
Krisztina KotelesVerified buyer
Great shoes! I use them for salsa and bachata.
AnonymousVerified buyer
Really happy with these. They fit perfectly, no slipping at the heel, and the floor grip is great for salsa.
AnonymousVerified buyer
I normally wear size 8 1/2 in women shoes unless they run really narrow (high arches and wide ball) but I originally bought the Read more Read less
I normally wear size 8 1/2 in women shoes unless they run really narrow (high arches and wide ball) but I originally bought the 9 1/2 when I measured according to the size chart. These are very cushioned and have lots of room around the front of the shoe where my foot is wide. I ended up returning for an 8 1/2 and they are PERFECT! I wore them for salsa/bachata - they were great for all the turns and my feet were SO comfortable. These were also fun to style and I got lots of compliments on my outfit. These will be versatile for other types of dancing that I do as well so they are well worth the price for me.
Helen NVerified buyer
Ive been dancing for a few years, and have tried several brands of dance sneakers, and these by far are my favorites! No break Read more Read less
Ive been dancing for a few years, and have tried several brands of dance sneakers, and these by far are my favorites! No break in time- comfy straight out the box. And continue ti be comfortable after many long nights! Ordering another pair
Nada VindisVerified buyer
I wasn't really convinced that a pair of shoes could make a great difference to the way I moved in dance sessions...but these shoes Read more Read less
I wasn't really convinced that a pair of shoes could make a great difference to the way I moved in dance sessions...but these shoes are just the greatest...they are stylish...sure but the comfort they have given me has increased my confidence.
taraVerified buyer
Love these dance sneakers, at first they seem hard and got a bit hot in them but eventually they seem to soften. Love that Read more Read less
Love these dance sneakers, at first they seem hard and got a bit hot in them but eventually they seem to soften. Love that you can walk out with them and not have to change your dance shoes into outside every day shoes. Great on any surface. Highly recommend.
Alex QuincyVerified buyer
I like these shoes a lot, the insole is cushy and they shipped very quickly. The only thing I would comment on is that Read more Read less
I like these shoes a lot, the insole is cushy and they shipped very quickly. The only thing I would comment on is that the turn circles on the ball and heel are slightly smaller than on Fuegos, but that doesn't seem to make a huge difference in the smoothness of the turns
Fernado MezaVerified buyer
I got a pair for my self and a pair for my Girlfriend since he price is affordable vs their competitor, I would say Read more Read less
I got a pair for my self and a pair for my Girlfriend since he price is affordable vs their competitor, I would say Pulse since the fit,quality,comfort and style is great......also the deliver was easy and super fast...I'm please with my Pulse dance sneakers I would definitely buy them again
Josephine DeerVerified buyer
Well made and sturdy but comfortable and lightweight. Cannot fault their customer service- 5 stars!! I needed to return due to buying a size Read more Read less
Well made and sturdy but comfortable and lightweight. Cannot fault their customer service- 5 stars!! I needed to return due to buying a size too large and they were extremely responsive and helpful and made sure the new pair were sent as quickly as possible! Thank you!
Sonya OtwayVerified buyer
The low white sneakers are a great fit and are exact size to my normal shoes. They arrived quick. They are a little slippery Read more Read less
The low white sneakers are a great fit and are exact size to my normal shoes. They arrived quick. They are a little slippery on wood floors to bootscoot in but a lovely shoe. I'm experimenting using them with my orthotics to see which works best.
Fred YankowskiVerified buyer
Very comfortable and they dance well. I even took them on a trip to Europe and they worked fine for moderate hiking on cobblestone Read more Read less
Very comfortable and they dance well. I even took them on a trip to Europe and they worked fine for moderate hiking on cobblestone streets and stairs (hundreds of them). I did replace the insoles, but I do that will all my dance shoes.
Eden TribeVerified buyer
I love how quick they came in the mail, only took a week. the shoe quality is great! I had my doubts about buying Read more Read less
I love how quick they came in the mail, only took a week. the shoe quality is great! I had my doubts about buying online as my feet are wide and most shoes don't fit, these shoes fit like a glove! extremely happy with my pulse shoes!
Kimberly DollarVerified buyer
These shoes are comfortable, stylish and high quality - they are just what I was looking for. They arrived in premium packaging. Pulse staff Read more Read less
These shoes are comfortable, stylish and high quality - they are just what I was looking for. They arrived in premium packaging. Pulse staff responded quickly to my inquiries, showing me that they are also a business you can trust.
Cathy ConnettVerified buyer
The fit is great. Cushioning feels wonderful even dancing for a few hours at a time. My feet stay cool and don't sweat, like Read more Read less
The fit is great. Cushioning feels wonderful even dancing for a few hours at a time. My feet stay cool and don't sweat, like I've experienced with other dance sneakers. I will definitely purchase again when the need arises.
Liezel AndersonVerified buyer
Light-weight, and comfortable with a wide toe box, as I have wide feet. Spins are easy in these. Fast shipping (in ON, Canada) within Read more Read less
Light-weight, and comfortable with a wide toe box, as I have wide feet. Spins are easy in these. Fast shipping (in ON, Canada) within 3 days! I receive many compliments on them, as they look stylish. Highly recommend them!
jean-francois BoucherVerified buyer
J'adore mes souliers ! Il sont très bien fabriqué , construction de qualité , la semelle glisse juste assez de m'aider à tourner sans Read more Read less
J'adore mes souliers ! Il sont très bien fabriqué , construction de qualité , la semelle glisse juste assez de m'aider à tourner sans effort et ils sont très confortable. Facile à laver. Je les recommande sans hésiter.
Andrea McDowellVerified buyer
Love them. So much easier to dance on concrete and asphalt with much less stress on my ankles and knees. I originally ordered the Read more Read less
Love them. So much easier to dance on concrete and asphalt with much less stress on my ankles and knees. I originally ordered the wrong size and switching them was easy and painless. Will definitely get them again.
Michael LillyVerified buyer
These are great shoes. They make turning much easier and they are comfortable. The sole seems durable too, so far. Also, they look just Read more Read less
These are great shoes. They make turning much easier and they are comfortable. The sole seems durable too, so far. Also, they look just like normal sneekers, so you can wear them anywhere without drawing attention.
Michael ErwinVerified buyer
Very comfortable shoes with fantastic soles for dancing. The soles easily slide and spin. Thye also have good cushioning. I found the sizing is Read more Read less
Very comfortable shoes with fantastic soles for dancing. The soles easily slide and spin. Thye also have good cushioning. I found the sizing is small compared to work types shoes. It's more like my running shoes.
Sharni GrayVerified buyer
These are the best dance shoes I have tried... they are so comfy and fit perfectly, and as I tell everyone they even make Read more Read less
These are the best dance shoes I have tried... they are so comfy and fit perfectly, and as I tell everyone they even make me dance better haha. I love them and recommend them to anyone who asks me "how are they"
Emma ClarkeVerified buyer
After issues with a sore knee - over pronation - sore achilles - and posterior tibial tendon these shoes have made a huge difference Read more Read less
After issues with a sore knee - over pronation - sore achilles - and posterior tibial tendon these shoes have made a huge difference in her road to recovery- even at the price point they are worth every cent !
Hannah GloverVerified buyer
They are so comfortable and make dancing more enjoyable since I dont really like always having to wear boots and jeans/jean shorts. now I Read more Read less
They are so comfortable and make dancing more enjoyable since I dont really like always having to wear boots and jeans/jean shorts. now I can roll up in workout clothes and these shoes and do my cardio haha
Mary HaddawayVerified buyer
Love them! Very comfortable from the get go. Danced 3 hours with no issues at all. I ordered my regular shoe size (9.5) and Read more Read less
Love them! Very comfortable from the get go. Danced 3 hours with no issues at all. I ordered my regular shoe size (9.5) and they fit perfectly. Will be ordering another pair in the near future.
CustomerVerified buyer
Great sneakers! Love dancing in them - comfortable and great for spins and turns. They are slightly larger then my normal size butI kept Read more Read less
Great sneakers! Love dancing in them - comfortable and great for spins and turns. They are slightly larger then my normal size butI kept it anyways. Would get a half size smaller next time.
DeidreVerified buyer
These shoes are excellent. They are so light and comfortable to wear. I did need to put my arch support in the but they Read more Read less
These shoes are excellent. They are so light and comfortable to wear. I did need to put my arch support in the but they are still comfy and a good fit. I am able to spin easily but safely.

Salsa dancing shoes: common questions

What are the best shoes for salsa dancing?

A sole that turns smoothly under the ball of the foot, grips when you plant and flexes through quick weight changes. Pulse Dance Shoes salsa dancing shoes put all three into a lightweight sneaker you can wear to the bar afterwards.

Why do ordinary sneakers catch on a salsa turn?

Running and court shoes are built for forward grip, so a rotation feels restricted and the twist ends up in your knee. A dance-engineered sole releases under the ball and heel, and turns feel smoother.

Can I wear salsa dancing shoes outdoors?

Yes. The SPYNFLEX® sole is built for indoor and outdoor surfaces, including timber, lino, concrete and pavers, so a rooftop social or a Latin festival is fine in the same pair.

How should salsa dance sneakers fit?

Take your usual sneaker size. The shoe should hold you without pressure on the toes. If your feet are wide, or bunions are a factor, Flow 2 Wide is a true 2E fit with added volume around the toe box, so it has more room across the ball of the foot and toes.

What if the size is wrong?

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.

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17 styles

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