COMFORT
VERSATILY
AND STYLE
About Jose Botta
I didn’t start this brand as a businessman.
I started it as a dancer.
As a salsa dancer, I faced a constant frustration: there was no shoe versatile enough to move seamlessly from outdoor surfaces to indoor practice — and still look sharp enough for the dance floor.
Traditional suede-bottom shoes were limited. Stylish sneakers lacked proper performance. Nothing truly balanced durability, function, and design.
So I decided to create it.
After extensive research and months of development, I set out to design a dance shoe that blended performance, comfort, and style into one refined silhouette. I studied the strengths of different dance shoes on the market and reimagined what they could become.
The result was a lightweight, sleek, durable sole paired with high-quality upper materials — handcrafted for dancers who demand more.
I developed six early shoe models and selected one for trial distribution within the local dance community.
The response was overwhelming.
Dancers immediately felt the difference. They described the shoes as incredibly comfortable, supportive, and effortless to spin in. Beginners said they felt more confident. Experienced dancers said the control and performance elevated their movement. The style and colorways stood out on the floor.
That first trial confirmed what I believed from the beginning: dancers were ready for something better.
In 2008, I officially launched the first Jose Botta collection at the DC Salsa Congress. Since then, our brand has continued to evolve — introducing new styles, refining materials, enhancing comfort, and strengthening durability year after year.
Today, our mission remains clear:
To create versatile, long-lasting dance shoes for salsa, mambo, and bachata dancers who want performance, support, and style — not just traditional dance shoes.
Our shoes are handcrafted in Peru with attention to detail and built to perform across multiple dance environments. They are designed for professionals, amateurs, and anyone who feels alive on the dance floor.
Whether you’re practicing for hours, performing on stage, or stepping out for a night in the city, your shoes should move with you — not limit you.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
I look forward to dancing with you.
Sincerely,
Jose Botta
Founder