Diamant
Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes • Wide Fit Leather Derby - 179
Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes • Wide Fit Leather Derby - 179
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The Diamant 179 is all about traditional Ballroom styling and uncomplicated comfort. Handmade in Germany from soft Italian nappa leather, this classic men's Derby is built in Diamant's H wide fitting, giving broader feet more room while maintaining a smart, formal silhouette.
Open Derby lacing provides useful adjustment across the foot and instep, while breathable microfibre lining, a shock-absorbing 2cm heel and traditional suede dance sole make 179 particularly well suited to lessons, social dancing and longer sessions on the floor.
Personality
Classic • Comfortable • Understated • Dependable
There is nothing complicated about 179 – and that's its strength. Smooth black leather, a plain toe and traditional Derby lacing give it the kind of timeless appearance that works just as easily for weekly lessons as it does with formal Ballroom clothing.
Diamant 179 Men's Ballroom Shoes – Design & Performance
The 179 is constructed in a classic plain Derby style, with open 4-hole lacing that allows the two sides of the upper to separate more freely than a closed Oxford construction. That extra adjustment is particularly useful for dancers with broader feet or a fuller instep.
This model is made in Diamant's H wide fitting – roomier than a regular men's Ballroom shoe without moving into the extra-wide K fitting used on some other Diamant styles.
The upper is made from premium Italian black nappa leather, chosen for its soft, refined feel and ability to gradually adapt around the foot with wear. Inside, breathable and moisture-absorbing Italian microfibre helps maintain comfort through longer lessons and social evenings.
Underfoot, a traditional suede dance sole provides controlled glide across indoor dance floors, while the low 2cm shock-absorbing Ballroom heel creates a stable, grounded platform for smooth travelling movement, turns and changes of direction.
Diamant 179 Technical Profile
Diamant 179 Shoe DNA™
Our Dance World Ballroom & Latin Shoe DNA™ highlights the five characteristics that define how Diamant 179 feels in movement.
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A higher score does not necessarily mean a better shoe – the Dance World Shoe DNA™ shows the balance of characteristics that creates each style's individual feel.
Dance World Notes
Think of 179 as the comfort classic.
There are no brogue details, contrasting materials or decorative finishes competing for attention. Instead, the focus is on soft leather, useful width and a clean Derby construction that can quietly do almost everything a traditional Ballroom dancer needs.
Dance World Fit Advice
Overall Fit
Diamant 179 should feel comfortably secure at the heel while providing noticeably more room through the forefoot than a regular-width men's Ballroom shoe.
Width
This model is made in Diamant's H – Wide fitting. It is designed for broader feet and sits between Diamant's regular G and extra-wide K fittings.
Higher Instep
The open Derby construction allows the lacing area to expand more freely across the top of the foot, making 179 particularly useful for dancers with a fuller or higher instep.
Dance World Starting Point
179 generally fits true to size. Start with your usual UK dance-shoe size and let the H-width construction provide the additional room.
Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a starting point. Fit can vary with foot shape, width, instep and individual preference. Diamant uses its own international sizing system, so the size printed inside the shoe or on the box may differ from the UK size ordered.
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