Lord Emsworth

I expect most of you have seen this but it contains some great footage of Chris Hill (along with Froggy and Sean French) at the Royalty in Southgate in 1980 When scenes like this were genuinely underground Chris first appears about 15 minutes in (but the whole thing is fascinating and worth a watch) - and watching him work the crowd is something to behold RIP Chris

That's good to hear - thanks

I wonder why it's not played so much these days. Any ideas?

Just read through this discussion What a great thread and well done everyone for so much interesting insight and opinion 👏🏼

Awful crime Here's hoping the culprits get caught ASAP

RIP Chuck - all time great

They sound amazing - thanks souljourns

Loakey dokey 😎

That's a bargain. Shame I'm a size nine

All great points I try to glide and, weirdly, depending on the floor don't have too much difficultly in trainers, that said leather soles are best. No question. Second hand is the way to go and, as you say, make them last

Thanks Twoshoes. I originally tried the search function before posting but nothing came up. Thanks for highlighting those other threads below - off to investigate Thanks for those three tips too I'm more attracted to non leather being a Plant Based person but a second hand pair of leather soles feels okay in my inconsistent world view Ha ha - good point

That's the key to getting a good glide - less resistance 😍

Thanks Soulmark Not cheap are they? But sure they are worth it. According to their website... No gentleman’s wardrobe is complete without a pair of handcrafted Goodyear welted brogues. With punched holes (originally designed to allow water to drain from the shoe), choose from a wide selection of Leather or Rubber-soled options in Oxford or Derby constructions, in a vast array of colours and styles.

Very nice - look like they've seem some action and must be well broken in so v comfy

Thanks for the welcome. No, absolutely no involvement. I just did an online search for best dancing trainers and that was one of the first returns. I was hoping any trainer wearers might feel inspired to chip into the discussion. Thanks again

I also came across this page dedicated to the best trainers for dancing... Adult Dance Trainers None of them are particularly stylish though, although these ones are pretty inoffensive...

Thanks for the suggestions Never heard of Barkers This is the sort of thing you mean then Stephen Houghton (and Leicester Boy)...?

I hope I'm posting in the right section This is a serious question, I am interested in the best shoes to dance in I recently turned 60 and am determined to dance more and whilst I still can. I have always loved dancing but am upping my game in 2022. So, with that in mind, what shoes work best for dancing in your opinion? And, for those that go the trainer route, what trainers would you recommend? Thanks in anticipation

Dells for me