Character shoes (show shoes) are named for their use in theatre by actors/actresses performing "in character". They are also used by tap-dancers who attach metal taps to them. Women's versions don't look quite as classy as ballroom shoes, but they're far sturdier.
Character shoes, syllabus shoe, stage, show shoe - styles for ladies and girls. Most of these character shoes are suitable for all forms of social and club style dancing including salsa, tango, ceroc, country dancing and line dancing.