Stripper Pole Shoe

Whether you are a dance heel pro, curious, or clueless about the “hows” and “whys” of dancing in pole heels, these facts can support your progress in heel-work. If nothing else, you’ll have a few fun facts to share with family and friends during the upcoming holidays!

1. Like pointe shoes in ballet, there is a technique to using platform heels.

Platform shoes can be fun to wear, and we do provide the option for polers of all levels to use them at Ascension. However, in every heels-specific class, we cover the extended foot and ankle warm-ups, conditioning, and techniques such as weight distribution, walking drills, and pivoting. We also do additional stretches at the end to alleviate the pressure of walking with an elevated heel. With this focus on technique, you can minimize your risk of injury, whether dancing for fun or as a job.

2. While scary looking, platforms are actually easier to walk in than “street” heels.

Due to the modified heel lift (see photo), safe-grip soles, and adjustable features, pole shoes boast a lot of benefits that make them slightly easier for many people to feel confident in.

3. Material Matters!

It’s good to know which material the shoes you’re purchasing are made of, especially if you have a particular purpose for the shoes in mind. Are they for a photoshoot? Will you be climbing the pole a lot in them? Will you be doing any quick slides or drops on the pole?

Most polers who are climbing and want the support of a shoe with “stick” will choose patent leather or vinyl, as these two materials will grip the metal of the pole.

If choosing a fabric/suede shoe toebox or an exposed glitter-coated toebox shoe, be prepared to use those knees, thighs, and arms to climb and grip the pole!

Matte leather has a slight grip, but not as much as patent or vinyl.

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