Chrome leather sole
The chrome leather sole is a special sole for dance shoes . There are different types of dance shoes for the different types of dance. The dance shoes for Latin and standard dances, salsa and ballet have a chrome leather sole. Dance sneakers usually have a polyurethane sole, but some models are also available with a chrome leather sole. Due to the rough surface structure, the chrome leather sole offers the right properties to move, turn and slide on the parquet. Over time, the sole absorbs more and more dust, wax and dirt, which makes the surface of the sole more slippery. The sole can then be roughened with a special brush.
Manufacturing
For tanning almost always 33% is basic chromium sulphate with a chromium (III) oxide content is used by about 26%. After tanning, a leather with a coarse-pored open surface structure is obtained, which is referred to as wet blue. The tanned leather is then dried and then dyed. The chrome leather soles are available in different colors.
maintenance
Dance shoes with chrome leather soles are only worn on the dance floor or parquet and are not suitable for general street use. Chrome leather soles tend to become clogged with dirt through use. This makes the sole smooth and you can turn very easily on the dance floor. However, if the sole becomes too smooth, it can be roughened up again with a roughening brush.