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Combining street style, ultimate comfort, and a flawless pivot on the social floor.
Originally handmade in Brazil, Taygra has become a massive favorite worldwide within the social dance community - especially among Bachata, Salsa, Zouk, and West Coast Swing dancers who require both foot protection and effortless movement.
Taygra is a premium Brazilian brand that has been crafting specialized footwear for over two decades. Originally designed for Capoeira (the Brazilian martial art and dance), the shoe’s incredible flexibility and unique spinning sole quickly caught the attention of social dancers globally. Today, they are eco-friendly, and handmade, bringing authentic Brazilian dance culture right to your feet.
Why Dancers Love Taygra
- The Perfect Pivot: Taygra shoes feature a specialized, injection-molded polyurethane sole that mimics the glide of premium suede but behaves like rubber when you need crisp traction. You can spin effortlessly on concrete, wood, or outdoor tile without putting dangerous twisting pressure on your knees and ankles.
- Glove-Like Flexibility: Unlike rigid, thick-soled athletic sneakers, Taygras are incredibly pliable. You can literally roll them up into a tight ball. This high level of flexibility allows for complete foot articulation, giving you maximum connection and control on the floor.
- Featherlight Weight: They stand among the lightest technical dance shoes on the market. Wearing them feels almost like dancing completely barefoot, keeping your feet energized and eliminating fatigue through long daytime weekend workshops and late-night socials.
- Eco-Friendly & Washable: Taygras are consciously constructed from recycled and sustainable materials, using water-based, non-toxic glues. Best of all? They are fully machine washable (just air dry them), making it incredibly easy to keep them fresh after a sweaty night out on the town.
Sizing & Fit Advice
- Because Taygras are handmade in Brazil, they use European sizing structures and are designed to fit like a snug glove to maximize your floor grip. Click the button on this page to view their official sizing charts and browse the latest colors and canvas cuts before your next dance social.