Best Shoes For Zumba
Get Your Booty Shake On With These Fly Sneakers For Zumba Class
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It's almost a given that not all cardio is created equal. People — whether they consistently go to the gym or not — find workouts they love and gravitate toward them because not only does the exercise get their heart pumping, but it brings them joy, stress relief, and even new friendships.
Zumba, the cardio workout that incorporates dance moves into its full-body workout, can help burn more than 500 calories in an hour. It can also lift your mood, and the workout incorporates some of the most badass playlists to make you feel like you can take on the world after you leave a class.
So what are the best sneakers around that can optimize your booty-shaking and side-stepping? We scoped them out.
Bloch Red Traverse Dance Sneaker
Stay on your toes in Bloch's Red Traverse Dance sneaker ($30), which provides your feet with range of motion while offering protection with a grippy sole.
RYKA Women's Exertion Shoe
Available in a variety of colors and price points, the RYKA Women's Exertion Shoe ($40 to $75) is lightweight and has a pivot point on the sole.
Capezio Women's DS24 Rockit Dance Sneaker
The Capezio Women's DS24 Rockit Dance Sneaker ($59-$65) has a synthetic sole and padded Achilles notch for added comfort.
Zumba Women's Fly Fusion Athletic Dance Workout Sneakers
Made with compression cushioning, the Zumba Women's Fly Fusion Athletic Dance Workout Sneakers ($30) comes with Z-Slide to allow you to slide easily on any surface. It's also lightweight and provides support.
Reebok Hayasu
Reebok Hayasu ($50) has a seamless neoprene bootie upper to promote irritation-free, sock-like comfort while a fixed OrthoLite footbed offers high-stepping cushioning.
F2 Puma
The injected EVA outsole delivers performance-inspired comfort and elevated cushioning, while the mesh material of the F2 Puma ($35) allows for a sporty yet feminine look.
Nike Flex Trainer
The Nike Flex Trainer 5 ($55 and up) has a mesh upper that provides lightweight breathability, and a traction pattern allows for flexible grip in every direction.
New Balance WX711v2
Breathable mesh and synthetic upper with TPU reinforcement make these New Balances WX711v2 ($56) a great choice to rock your body with. Cush+ technology, forefoot flex grooves, and a heel pillow are also added benefits.
Zumba Women's Flex II
The Zumba Women's Flex II ($30 and up) has Z-Flex technology to provide maximum flexibility and leather overlays on the toe and heel to protect stress points on impact.
PUMA Women's Anaida Lace Metallic Slip-On Dance Sneaker
A dance-inspired fitness shoe in mesh, the PUMA Women's Anaida ($30 and up) lace metallic slip-on dance sneaker also comes in four bright color combinations.
