I have two pair of shoes I bought in 1990. They were a bit expensive . They still have the original sole which over the years have been covered with cork and renewed many times. I have always without fail put shoe trees in them. I keep them for slippery floors.
I have always found that the more you pay for your shoes the better wear you can get from them and the better they fit. With ladies shoes. If that heel isn't in the right place your balance and movement will never be good.

I've never tried Paoul but I have a friend who competes and she has replaced all her Supdance with them, both Latin and Standard. They have a wonderfully cushy sole which she says is amazingly comfortable.

The one I've been eye-bonking for a long time is that little pink practice bootie with the perforations and the lower heel (Paoul). Sooo pretteh.

I really want a pair of Dansurf shoes, but am too scared to plonk down forty bucks for the equivalent of a Skecher babydoll flat with a slickerish sole.

You know I really like the Capezio line of shoes as well.

I have tried about 10 different companies and the Capezios are the only ones that fit me well. They fit a narrow foot well and they have a soft bed with a very flexible body...good heel placement and they last well. They are expensive....but I think worth the money.

The other thing is some of them have sparklies and I love sparklies though have to admit that since I've become a serious dancer you can't wear the sparklies and roll your foot correctly...but fun for non-super competitive wear. They appeal to my inner drag queen and I can wear them to more social dances.