International Dance Shoes
Contra Pro — IDS Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes
Contra Pro — IDS Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes
Size guide — International Dance Shoes
| UK | cm (foot) | EU | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 24.7 | 38.5 | 6 |
| 6 | 25.1 | 39 | 6.5 |
| 6.5 | 25.5 | 40 | 7 |
| 7 | 25.9 | 40.5 | 7.5 |
| 7.5 | 26.3 | 41 | 8 |
| 8 | 26.7 | 42 | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | 27.1 | 42.5 | 9 |
| 9 | 27.5 | 43 | 9.5 |
| 9.5 | 27.9 | 44 | 10 |
| 10 | 28.3 | 44.5 | 10.5 |
| 10.5 | 28.7 | 45 | 11 |
| 11 | 29.1 | 46 | 11.5 |
| 11.5 | 29.5 | 46.5 | 12 |
| 12 | 29.9 | 47 | 12.5 |
International Dance Shoes uses UK sizing. Measure your foot and match the cm length above — that's the reliable anchor. Dance shoes fit close; between sizes, size down. Regular/Wide/Extra-Wide fittings available. See our full fit guide.
Heel height: 25 mm
Heel: Cuban
Special order — ships in 6–8 weeks
Care & accessories
The Contra Pro is International Dance Shoes' elevated take on their best-selling men's ballroom shoe. It keeps everything dancers love about the original Contra — flexibility, comfort and a classic silhouette — and adds a distinctive sole detail: the sole material wraps around the inside edge of the big toe, giving smoother movement when you dance on the inside of the foot while also protecting the upper.
Inside, it stays true to the IDS formula. It is lightweight, with specially developed arch padding that aids foot alignment, dedicated cushioning under the heel, and gel padding running the length of the insole. It is a favourite among many professional ballroom dancers who want that extra refinement underfoot.
Pick glossy Black Patent, matte Black Nubuck, or soft Black Lycra to match your look and floor. This is a made-to-order IDS style, so please allow roughly six to eight weeks. We fit dancers in person at our Ottawa and Montréal showrooms — read our size & fit guide and book a fitting before ordering.
Special order — please allow roughly 6–8 weeks.
See our men's ballroom dance shoes and the best dance shoes for men guide, check the size chart, or book a fitting.
