Seven shoe picks for hip-hop dancers, with my notes on glides, bounce, sole feel, and smooth weight transitions. Compare the options for your dancing and check current sizes and availability before buying.
The all-rounder shoe that squeaks with steez, and can wear in any scenario, not just dance.
Nike Cortez Shoes. Nike.com
Gold standard for having great glides.
Nike Air Force 1 Shoes. Nike.com
The modern day dance shoe for those who wanna keep up with the hype.
Nike P-6000 Shoes
The shoe that looks chunky, but gives you that solid bounce groove.
Air Max 90 Shoes
Has some of the best snugs with a decent stiff bottom sole. Link updated October 13, 2026: this is the same Air Zoom Spiridon SP model in Sport Red/Metallic Silver (HF9117-001) at Reynolds & Sons. Limited sizes; final sale. Check current size ava...
Nike Air Zoom Spiridon SP Men's Shoes
My new fav that has balance, buoyancy, works well on smooth weight transitions.
Men's Cloudsurfer 2 | On United States - On Running
Bouncy like the Air Max 90s, but with a bit more stiffness.
