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Permalink Reply by Chantal Dings on September 18, 2009 at 12:34pm

try hooping in ballet shoes

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StudentPermalink Reply by Lulu Hoop* of Spiraling Within* on September 18, 2009 at 12:57pm

Hermes Sandles

They are used in Modern Dance and are the next best thing to barefoot. Plus they rock for turning! :-)

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StudentPermalink Reply by The CircularPhile on September 18, 2009 at 6:14pm

Dance sneakers get my vote. You can get them online for about $35. They are good for all surfaces, especially pavement because they provide cushion for your foot when you jump. Be careful with sizing though, they run different from street shoes. Read the item description carefully for sizing instructions.

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StudentPermalink Reply by circularlogic on September 18, 2009 at 9:57pm

I left a comment on your vid & mentioned the Capezio split sole jazz shoe-- I'm crazy about them. They don't offer as much support as dance sneakers do, but to me they're the next best thing to barefoot. The soles are a touch sturdier than ballet slippers, but still super flexy & so comfy. You can even foot hoop in them!

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StudentPermalink Reply by circularlogic on September 18, 2009 at 9:58pm

Oh yeah the sizing thing applies there too. I get mine from Discount Dance Supply.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kinetic Kristen* on September 27, 2009 at 3:54pm

Oh yea! Capezio Freedom dance sneaker. Split-sole, lightweight. Next best thing to hooping barefoot. I love mine!

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StudentPermalink Reply by Betherann on September 19, 2009 at 12:09am

Thank you all for the suggestions! I ordered some dance sneakers today. I'll keep you posted on my thoughts... :)

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Permalink Reply by Olivia on September 26, 2009 at 11:23pm

Those split sole shoes sound perfect! I do a lot of foot hooping, and usually that makes me go barefoot.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Rachel on October 10, 2009 at 5:00pm

IWhen I first stated hooping I went barefoot and now for the last few weeks I have been using a sneaker, which I think they provide more blance. Probably wouldn't work on foot hooping though. I will have to look into the dance sneaker myself. for sure keep us update on how they work out.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Betherann on October 10, 2009 at 5:53pm

I got dance sneakers and LOVE them. My feet feel so supported in them, and they're still flexible enough to dance in.

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Permalink Reply by Jolie "Starcrunch" Day on October 12, 2009 at 1:08pm

moccasins are always nice, and extra fringe is a plus!

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Permalink Reply by khan on October 15, 2009 at 6:00pm

Vibram Five Fingers are awesome -- protects your feet and feels the closest to barefoot with shoes on. They look kind of funny though...so they might not meet your not dopey requirement.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/

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