Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes • Extra Wide Derby Fit - 089
Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes • Extra Wide Derby Fit - 089
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Men's Ballroom Dance Shoes • Extra Wide Derby Fit - 089
The Diamant 089 brings proper shoemaking into the Ballroom collection. Handmade in Germany in a classic wingtip Derby design, it combines smooth nappa leather with soft nubuck and is built specifically in an extra-wide K fitting for dancers who need more room through the foot.
Underneath the beautifully traditional exterior is a very practical dance shoe: a professional chrome-leather sole, shock-absorbing 2cm heel, removable insole and breathable microfibre lining make 089 equally at home in Ballroom lessons, social dancing and longer practice sessions.
Personality
Classic • Tailored • Refined • Understated
This is probably the closest we've come in the men's collection to a beautifully made traditional dress shoe. The combination of smooth black nappa leather and contrasting black nubuck, finished with subtle wingtip brogue detailing, gives 089 considerably more character than a plain black Ballroom shoe without becoming flashy.
Diamant 089 Men's Ballroom Shoes – Design & Performance
The biggest reason to choose 089 is fit. This particular version is built on Diamant's K last – its extra-wide fitting – giving broader feet considerably more room than a standard men's Ballroom shoe.
The open Derby lacing is especially useful here. Because the quarters open more freely than on a closed-lacing Oxford-style shoe, the upper can be adjusted across a fuller foot or higher instep while still creating a secure hold.
Diamant combines black nappa leather with black nubuck, allowing the shoe to retain its formal Ballroom appearance while introducing a softer textural contrast through the centre panels.
Inside, a premium Italian microfibre lining is designed to be breathable, antibacterial and moisture absorbing. The insole is also removable – a particularly useful feature for dancers who prefer to replace the standard footbed or use their own suitable insole.
Underfoot, the professional chrome-leather dance sole provides the controlled glide expected from a traditional Ballroom shoe, while the low 2cm shock-absorbing heel keeps the profile stable and grounded.
Diamant 089 Technical Profile
Diamant 089 Shoe DNA™
Our Dance World Ballroom & Latin Shoe DNA™ highlights the five characteristics that define how Diamant 089 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
Wide fit done properly.
089 isn't simply a regular shoe with a little extra space added at the front. This version is built on Diamant's dedicated K extra-wide last, while the open Derby lacing gives a fuller foot additional adjustment across the instep.
Dance World Tip: If you've struggled with men's Ballroom shoes feeling tight across the forefoot or difficult to lace comfortably over a higher instep, start with 089 before simply increasing your shoe size. Choosing a genuinely wider construction can give the foot more room without adding unnecessary length.
Dance World Fit Advice
Overall Fit
Diamant 089 is designed specifically for broader feet. It should feel comfortably spacious across the forefoot while still holding the heel securely during movement.
Width
This is Diamant's K – Extra Wide fitting. Choose it because you need additional width rather than automatically increasing your usual shoe size.
Higher Instep
The open Derby construction allows greater adjustment across the top of the foot, making 089 particularly useful for dancers with a fuller foot or higher instep.
Dance World Starting Point
089 fits true to size. We recommend starting with your usual UK dance-shoe size and allowing the K last to provide the additional width.
Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a starting point. Fit can vary with foot shape, 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.
