Exotic Pole & Pleasers
But what makes Pleasers so popular with Exotic pole, dancers and strippers? The most common answer is: comfort. Even though they may not seem like the most comfortable choice; these sexy heels are without doubt designed with dancing and standing throughout the long evening hours and nights in mind.
What makes Pleasers so particularly suitable for exotic pole and pole dancing? Here's a little lesson on Pleasers. In this example we chose to use the 'classic stripper heel'; but everything mentioned below also applies to the other styles in the Pleaser Platform Collection (such as ankle boots, mid-calf boots, knee boots, over the knee boots, pumps and mules) (Source: polepedia, experiences from poledancers and @Tiff_finney)
The Anatomy of Pleaser Heeled Sandals:
Curved Front (Curved Outsole)
This is a very important part of the anatomy of the heels. The curved outsole allows you to pivot, pirouette, diamond roll, rock forward and stand on tiptoe with ease.
Don't worry if you feel the heel pivots are too stiff for this, or if you get stuck in movements that are easy to do without heels! This part of the heel is the part you want to stand on to get those moves back. If it doesn't work, you're probably using the bottom of the sole; the large, flat area underneath the platform. If you want to do these moves, make sure your toes are pointing down/forward, and you'll find it's easier to rock slightly on this curved part of the outsole. It's a small adjustment, but it makes a big difference! For real dragging/sliding: use the upper part of the front; it is smoother, making it easier to make sliding movements. This is a bit more risky when you're standing on very high platform shoes, so make sure you train your ankles properly to make these movements to avoid ankle injuries.Raised insole/slightly overhanging toe edge (Curved Insole)
Because the insole protrudes slightly over the edge of the platform, you prevent your toes from touching the floor and being crushed when doing floorwork, sweeps, slides and other movements where you use the front of the heels.
The slightly raised insole helps protect your toes during floorwork, where there your feet will most likely be pushed slightly forward in the sandal. Examples of moves where this can happen include kips, sweeps, toe drags, slides, and rolls. Another benefit is that it helps keep the toes in place with minimal effort. Overhanging toes are of course not desirable and will definitely cause painful toes!
Angled platform sole (Angled Toe Box)
The angled toe box (slanted nose), also known as the platform, is an incredibly useful tool that helps you slide backwards or rock to the ground, among other things. You'll notice that if you try a few movements with your toes pointing forward, the angle of the nose interacts with the ridge near your toes to create a seamless line that glides easily across the floor. It's nice to think that such a simple adjustment as the angle of the platform makes life on the dance floor so much easier, besides the fact that a straight nose looks rather awkward and square.
To avoid confusion, it is important to take note that with normal shoes, the "toe box" is the closed area that goes around the toes. However, Pleasers are not normal shoes (although they certainly won't look out of place on a night out) the toe box on Pleasers is the raised platform on which the front of your foot rests; best known as the platform.Padded insole (Padded lining)
The padded insole provides the ultimate comfortable experience from Pleasers. The padded insole softens your feet and provides support for long hours of wearing and using the heels. It also helps to have the heels connect (countour) well to your feet because they mold to your feet and this provides support to the entire leg, so that they will tire less quickly/ help avoid fatigue. This, in combination with the arch support offered by the padded insole, is why Pleasers are considered more comfortable than 'normal' heels. Pleaser has also developed special gel insoles for even more support in the important areas of the feet.
Angled Heel
The sloping heel helps support the back of your feet, which is resting directly above the heel. This ensures optimal balance and this support helps to reduce any fatigue or cramps you might experience with normal heels.
Pole dancing in normal heels is not only hard on your feet, but also on your calves, knees and hip joints. Pleasers are designed to avoid these problems so that there is no long-term discomfort or injury.Another way the slanted heel can help you in pole dancing is that they are easy and comfortable to grab onto when doing a move that focuses on flexibility. Where you normally may not be able to bend back far enough to grab your feet, the heel gives you a few centimeters more to work with and therefore a greater chance that you will manage to grab the heel.
Fun fact!One-Piece Platform Sole (One-Piece Shank)
The part on the inside of the heel is called the "Breast", and many pole dancers choose to apply a different color to it or decorate it with glitter or crystals for a nice contrasting effect of color or shimmer.
The one-piece platform sole helps to give your feet optimal arch support. Where normal heels will bend and move with your feet while dancing, this (made of hard plastic) platform sole supports your feet so that you can easily dive to the floor in one movement and get back up again without fear that the sole will not be able to handle it.
This one-piece shank is the backbone of the Pleaser heels that allows us to sexy-sumo-squat to the ground with those beautiful pointed toes, diamond-legs around the pole and come to a stand - all without our toes touching the ground.
It is important to remember - if you decide to shop heels other than Pleaser shoes - that you always look for a one-piece shank. In addition to the fact that a two-part platform has an (ugly) crease(fold), it is also likely to break very quickly. And the last thing you want is for your sole to break under the weight of your feet!
Because pole dancing as a sport has increased in popularity in recent years, Pleaser heels are seen outside the strip clubs and Exotic pole dancing world more and more. Originally the stripper heels are transparent (lucite) like the Treasure 708 in the picture above. Pleaser also has a Specialty Collection with 'typical' exotic/stripper heels; think of lots of glitter and crystals, see-throughs in the platform bottom, filled platform bottoms, lights in the platforms or heels and platforms with a special shape.
Because there are of course also men, transgenders, drag queens and crossdressers, but also women with a larger size who like to wear these heels, many Pleaser styles can be found in a wide range of sizes. Usually from size 35 up to size 45.
Today Stripper Heels/Exotic Pole Shoes are seen in all colors, shapes, materials and effects and vary in heel height; 14 cm (5½") to 25.4 cm (10") and platform height; 3.8 cm (1½") to 16 cm (6⅓"). In addition to sandals (ankle strap sandals); ankle boots, mid-calf boots, knee boots and over-the-knee boots are also popular; especially the latter are widely used in patent leather in the pole dance world because they provide extra grip in the pole.
In addition to popularity in the exotic pole world, Pleaser is also a beloved brand for many artists such as Lady Gaga, Cara Delevingne, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Kylie Jenner, Katy Perry en Melanie Martinez.
Do you have a specific question about a certain model/style, or do you just want to come visit us and try on heels in our showroom; don't hesitate to send us an email with your question or to make an appointment!
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General information
Please note:
* When returning multiple items that have been imported, I will always calculate the costs incurred per individual situation; the amount that will be deducted and the amount that will be converted into shop credit depends on the actual costs incurred and are subject to a reasonable compensation for the losses incurred. More information about a reasonable compensation for the losses incurred can be found in this Dutch Law and can be read in this Dutch article here and here. This applies to: |
I would prefer not to have to charge these costs, but in order to cover the costs (losses) I have incurred due to the increasing number of returns, this has unfortunately proven necessary. To limit the number of returns (please think about the environment too) I would like to ask you to think just a little longer about your purchase, to make a well-considered decision and, if you are unsure, to ask me for advice or help!
For a single exchange for a different size, these costs will not be charged. You can read more about this in the Terms and Conditions and Refund Policy.
*Important: Delivery TimeMost items are purchased specifically for you after your order has been placed and are sourced from the United States, Poland, or Slovenia. As a result, delivery times are longer than those of webshops with direct stock availability. Indicative delivery timesEU-1 (Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, France, Spain): EU-2 (Austria, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia): EU-3 (including Greece, Croatia, Lithuania, Finland, Slovenia, Romania, Ireland, Bulgaria, Malta): United Kingdom: Delivery times cannot be guaranteed. The stated delivery times are indicative and based on the standard ordering and shipping process. *Important Notice on Delivery Times During Peak Periods: Any delays resulting from these circumstances are beyond my control and do not qualify for compensation, order cancellation, or any other remedies. While I will make every effort to process and ship orders as quickly as possible, all stated delivery times are purely indicative. Thank you for your understanding. |
Contact
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Sizing and Dimensions
Sizing for Sway polewear:
The sizing of Sway items are indicated in the product-specifications on a product page. For most Sway polewear you can find a minimum and maximum size measurement because they are adjustable. Please measure your body at the parts where the size of the polewear is measured to ensure you will buy the right size.
Pleaser shoes converted sizing:
Pleaser shoes come from the USA and have American sizing (1 inch = 2.54 cm). Pleaser lists both US sizes (American shoe sizes) and EU sizes (European shoe sizes) on the shoe boxes.
However, experience has shown that the listed, converted EU sizes are not always correct. In particular, the larger shoe sizes are often larger than stated on the shoe box. For this reason, I use my own converted EU size chart (see the Sizing page) and not the EU sizes stated on the boxes.
From US-size 12, the sizing for most shoes is slightly adjusted:
- US-12 -> EU size 42/43;
- US-13 -> EU size 44;
- US-14 -> EU size 45 and so on
Important:Order the size you normally wear, I already take into account whether certain shoes have a smaller or larger fit. If you have already done that too, please let me know (at the comments section in your shopping cart or by e-mail stating your order number) so that your order won't be imported two sizes too big or too small. |
What if I want to order a specific US size?
If you would like to order a specific US size because you know which Pleaser US size you have, this is of course possible. I always buy the US size that is indicated. For example, as shown in the image below, I buy US-16 if you buy size 47/48:
You can see in the image above that the sizing has been adjusted slightly from US size 12 and up. For example, US-12 is a European size 42/43; US-13 is a European size 44; US-14 is a European size 45 and so on. On the shoe box, US-13 size 43 is indicated, but this conversion is not correct. So don't panic if you see another EU-size on the shoebox! ;)
How do I calculate the right size for me?
See how to calculate your size using a conversion table on the information page: "How do I know what size I have, and which one to order?"
If you are between 2 sizes, I usually advise rounding up the size for a closed style such as a pump or boot with a closed toe. For an open shoe style such as a sandals, where the toes and/or heel are 'open', I advise rounding down the size.
Of course you can always ask me for advice about which size you need:
info@kinky-shoes.nl
Boot Circumference and Shaft Height:
The calf circumference, shaft circumference and shaft height of boots can be found in the table on a product page.
The specification table on a product page contains a lot of information about the shoes. The indicated dimensions in the upper part of the table depend on the selected size; so make sure you have selected the correct size to see the correct data.
The table will look similar to this: In the upper part you can find the calf circumference, shaft circumference and shaft height in centimeters:
Have you already taken into account how the size fits and ordered a different size than you normally wear?
Please let me know if you have already made a conversion yourself so that the ordered item is not imported two sizes too big or too small. This can be done in the comments section in your shopping cart:
Of course you are always welcome to ask me for advice about which size you need:
info@kinky-shoes.nl
I would kindly like to ask you not to order the same item in different sizes and then return the sizes that do not fit.Please contact me so that I can help you determine the correct size. If the shoes do not fit after all, you can always exchange them for a different size!It is a waste of time and money to order an item in multiple sizes if you know in advance that some of those items will be returned. The costs for the return shipment are for your own account and if items have been imported especially for you upon your order, the import/postage/customs costs will also be charged on to you. Please refer to section 6.2: Right of withdrawal in the Terms of Service |
Let customers speak for us
We contacted the store before ordering because we had a lot of questions about sizing, and we received very quick, kind, and extremely helpful replies. Chiara was amazing and gave us such thoughtful advice before I bought the boots, which really reassured me. ☺️
These boots were a dream item for my GF for a long time, so I was quite nervous about ordering the right size, but everything turned out perfectly. They fit beautifully, she is completely in love with them !
The order was shipped quickly, I received clear updates, and everything arrived beautifully packaged. The whole experience felt personal, careful, and genuinely customer-focused.
I’m beyond happy with the purchase and I would wholeheartedly recommend this store. Thank you again to Chiara for such a wonderful experience!
Geweldige schoenen. Goed op maat, dragen heerlijk en zien er prachtig uit. Ik werd gedurende het bestelproces goed op de hoogte gehouden. Ik zou Kinky Shoes zeker aanraden!
Large choice from the shop and careful repackaging and shipping by the owner are already a fantastic thing. Chiara's help and advice on sizing and model choices for my high heels for pole are the reasons why I will reorder here
Chaira is een topper de laarzen waren heel snel binnen en communicatie per mail met haar is superfijn ze reageerd heel snel en geeft goede adviezen. Ik ben heel erg blij met haar en met de prachtige collectie die zij verkoopt.
Really like it!
They are so beautiful! Size fit okay, for my 25 sm 39 US was even little bigger, but it’s totally comfortable! I wear it in -15 degrees and my leg feel quite warm inside:)
Delivery was about 2 weeks, I highly recommend this store!
Heel blij met deze laarzen. Mijn grote kuiten passen er goed in, en zitten er ook niet strak in. Verder vind ik de verhouding hakhoogte met plateauhoogte erg mooi. Echt perfecte laarzen voor mijn exotic poledance lessen.
that's perfect, they are just gorgeous, I was afraid that they would be too small, but this is literally the most comfortable thing I have ever worn
Bij kinky-shoes een groot aanbod, snelle levering, prettige communicatie en persoonlijke adviezen vanuit de verkoper, ik ben helemaal tevreden over mijn aankoop (pleasers) en kan het iedereen aanraden!
Order relatief snel (vanuit US) ontvangen, leuk ingepakt. De hakken zitten ook heerlijk, zal in de toekomst zeker nog eens bestellen.
Les chaussures sont arrivées rapidement et super bien emballées avec des jolies petites attentions ! Je suis vraiment contente d'être passée par cette boutique. Merci !
Amazing service thank you so much so happy 🩷🩷🩷
This is my first pair of Pleasers and I'm SO GLAD I bought them thru Kinky-Shoes! Arrived way earlier than I thought and they're intact, I'm in love with them and the service was impeccable 🩷 would definitely recommend.
So happy with my new shoes, the fit is perfect and they look so beautiful! Always a pleasure to order from Chiara, she always keeps me up to date with my order and leaves a sweet surprise in the package as well❤️ i’ll be a returning customer for a looong time to come!
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