About us
About Us
Where Comfort Meets Confidence. And Confidence Meets the Dance Floor. 💃
Hi, I’m Yami – founder, dancer, and the woman who just wanted to make heels that didn’t hurt.
The love of dance is something that lives in your bones. The joy, the freedom, the confidence that fills you when the music hits just right—there’s nothing else like it. But as much as I loved dancing, one thing always stole that joy: foot pain.
After years of social dancing—especially in the Latin dance scene—I kept hearing the same thing from every woman around me: “These shoes are killing me.”
And I felt it too.
That’s what sparked the idea behind Yami Shoes. I wanted to create a dance shoe that was as beautiful as it was functional—heels that didn’t destroy your feet, but instead supported you through every spin, step, and salsa.
I couldn’t find a solution that felt good and looked good. So, I made one.
After countless prototypes and nights on the dance floor, I created our signature Yami Cushioned Insoles—featuring pillowed support right under the balls of your feet and your heel. These insoles reduce pressure and absorb shock, helping you dance longer with less fatigue, while also protecting your feet from blisters and calluses. That’s the Yami Difference.
But I didn’t stop at comfort.
I wanted our shoes to look amazing, be versatile enough for pros and socials, and be built with quality and durability that keeps up with every dancer's life—from studio to congress to night out.
So I fused my experience as a dancer, designer, and obsessed perfectionist—and poured that energy into every style we launch.
What We Stand For
At Yami, we believe in more than shoes—we believe in what shoes give you.
✨ Comfort → Confidence → Empowerment.
Every Yami Shoe is crafted to support your body and elevate your confidence, so you can dance freely, feel powerful, and fully express yourself.
Our Core Values
1. Empowerment Through Comfort
Every shoe starts with our signature cushioning and design innovations that empower dancers to move without pain or limitation.
2. Confidence in Every Step
Whether you're at a congress, teaching class, or owning the club, our shoes are designed to support and elevate your unique style and spirit.
3. Integrity in Craft & Community
We’re a dancer-owned brand, driven by real needs, real feedback, and a commitment to high-quality, ethical, vegan materials.
What's Next?
It’s my goal to continue innovating—until we have the sexiest, most comfortable dance shoes in the world. Because dancers deserve both.
Thank you for being part of the Yami community. I can't wait to see you on the dance floor. 💖
— Yami