Suzanna Merlet

Merlet's expertise at the service of the most emblematic Parisian dance of the 19th century. An essential dance of the famous Parisian cabarets, such as the Moulin Rouge or the Lido, the French cancan requires a specific boot, offering a certain support for the ankle.

Manufacturer since 1974, Merlet devotes its know-how to the design, innovation and manufacture of slippers and dance shoes, in the purest tradition of master shoemakers.

Today Merlet offers us his Can Can shoe: the Suzanna boot.

 The cancan boot: a timeless dance shoe

Suzanna is a shoe model for the Cancan offered by the French brand of dance shoes Merlet. This boot is built on a 4.5 cm high block heel, wide and stable enough to chain together cartwheels, cathedrals and grand battements. The construction of this shoe is ideal, its low arch offers a certain comfort and the height of the boot gives a stability perfectly adapted to dance the Can Can.

Suzanna offers a simple, elegant and effective aesthetic. Its lacing will give you an incomparable ankle hold and is ideal for adjusting the shoe to the width of your foot. It is also nicely stitched for an elegant line.

A comfortable shoe for dancing

The shoe made of smooth leather is soft and comfortable. The fit therefore fits perfectly to the shape of your foot while supporting you. This allows greater freedom of movement and assurance in your support during your classes or your dance evenings and shows.

The sole is also made of split leather, also called buffalo sole, and facilitates your turns and pivots in the studio or on stage while adhering perfectly to the floor to avoid any accidental slipping.

So, whether you're taking lessons or performing on a cabaret stage, this boot will be your best ally for dancing safely.

Interview :

After your rehearsal or performance, let your dance shoes air out, then store them in the fabric bag provided for this purpose, allowing the leather to breathe.

A specific metal brush is essential to properly clean the nubuck sole. It removes the dust that gets stuck to it after use. Regular polishing will nourish the leather and keep the shine of the shoe intact.