PUMA Women’s Fierce Quilted Cross-Trainer Shoe
Quick Summary:
Although these shoes are not official Zumba shoes, they have construction qualities, materials, and features that allow your best fitness class performance.
Their comfort is unrivaled, and their “cool factor” is undeniable.
They also provide an edge over other Zumba participants in their ability to wick away heat, moisture, and odors. Shoes like these ensure that every Zumba class becomes the most energetic, fat-burning, skill-enhancing session possible.
Best Shoes for Zumba
There is no other more important piece of equipment and clothing to a Zumba enthusiast than footwear. Zumba is a high-energy activity that requires constant movement and the expansion of personal comfort zones. This cannot be achieved without proper athletic shoes. The best shoes for Zumba workouts promote the program’s philosophy of fun, energy, and athleticism.
There are fashion-forward shoe models that are specifically designed by Zumba’s creators available to anyone participating in Zumba classes. While these shoe styles are branded with recognizable logos and colors, they might not be as universal as their creators intended. Many athletic shoe styles have properties that help Zumba enthusiasts perform well in class.
Women and men both love to participate in Zumba classes for a few simple reasons. The first is the promise of a great cardio and flexibility workout that is light years beyond many classes offered in standard gym settings. Another is the opportunity to have fun. In an accepting environment, Zumba class leaders create environments where people of all different backgrounds and fitness levels come together to sweat, dance, flex, and pursue fitness goals.
Zumba is a dance-oriented fitness craze that is based on the philosophy of movement being the basis of all healthful living. It has grown into one of the most popular fitness programs because of its attractiveness. That attractiveness goes against sedentary modern lifestyles. It communicates the advantages of high energy living in modern work and home environments that seem to operate on maintaining low levels of energy and adrenaline.
Along with its inspired exercise elements, Zumba has created a worldwide obsession with fashion and functionality. Men and women who participate in continued Zumba programs quickly learn that looking good goes hand-in-hand with feeling good. There is an extensive line of Zumba clothing and exercise gear for men and women that show solidarity with the Zumba philosophy of fun and fitness. Brightly colored tee-shirts, tights, shorts, headbands, and dance accessories possess the aesthetic elements of hardcore Zumba enthusiasts. They are fun and empowering to wear, plus provide convenience and help in achieving fitness goals through Zumba dance classes.
What Makes A Great Zumba Shoe?
Stability: Zumba is an exercise and dance regimen requiring bodies to move in many ways. Zumba classes are also given on multiple surfaces. All Zumba participants must wear a pair of shoes that supports their body securely. This includes all bodies ranging from super-fit individuals to those who are unsure about their abilities in an exercise environment.
- Movement: Great Zumba shoes should have a proper heel, toe, upper foot, and sole support. Since many of the movements in Zumba require sudden dance movements like kicks and cross-surface changes, the right shoe should protect the body and enhance movements. The best Zumba shoes should have quality construction, professional-grade sole designs for flat and textured surfaces, and many types of material support.
- Breathability: There’s no question that Zumba classes “bring on the heat.” This is why every great athletic shoe for Zumba should allow heat transfer in the feet. Without proper heat transfer, foot sweat and friction can keep a participant from fully enjoying the versatility in moving that effective Zumba workouts require.
- Style: Whether it’s a trademark Zumba shoe, or another style, the best Zumba shoes should have colorful designs that match the Zumba ideal. Bright colors, neon reflective panels, and showy patterns are essential in footwear that helps a person get into the proper mindset and energy zone for Zumba.
I have always loved the line of shoes that are promoted by Zumba, its creators, and its class instructors. Styles like the Zumba Women’s Impact Max Dance Shoe are great for their simple design and eccentric look. Other shoe models like the Zumba Women’s Flex Classic Sneaker have great toe area support and attention paid to the heel impact.
In no way do I want to dispel the great qualities of official Zumba footwear, but I find them lacking in certain ways. The Zumba classes I have been involved with were taught by instructors who went beyond the standard Zumba regimens. They saw the fitness potential for everyone in the class and stretched us far beyond our expectations. Tights, shirts, and accessories held up to the challenge, but I always noticed some participants not meeting their potential. It’s tough to admit, but I think their choice in footwear held them back.
PUMA Women’s Fierce Quilted Cross-Trainer Shoe
This style of the cross trainer is perfect for the active women who are engaged in fitness classes like Zumba, yet has a mind for ergonomics and comfort. This shoe has a unique construction that exhibits all of the qualities that should be present in a shoe that is perfect for classes like Zumba.
First, the upper portions of the shoes are made of strong quilted synthetics that flex with every foot movement. This means all foot shapes can enjoy a natural and snug fit when they are dancing, kicking, lunging, or stepping.
Second, the sidewalls are reinforced to prevent ankle rolls, foot fatigue, and premature wear on the shoes themselves. The solid side panels stretch from the toe area to the heels.
Third, the soles have a neutral pattern. This means torsion in the foot and leg is equalized during all types of movements in any direction. Along with the extremely lightweight feel, these shoes turn any Zumba enthusiast into a cross-discipline champion.
Fourth, there is no doubt that these shoes have the style and pizzazz of a shoe worthy of the most popular Zumba classes. They almost appear space-aged and have reflective panels that look incredible under the light displays that are often used in Zumba studios. Best of all, the PUMA Women’s Fierce Quilted Cross-Trainer will never make a person’s foot look frumpy and clunky next to other styles. They are form-fitting, yet provide an incredible amount of strength throughout all tough Zumba class movements. The PUMA Women’s Fierce is the best shoes for Zumba.
