Editor's note: Erik Kreider revised this account in November 2026, drawing on Angela Nuran's own published history. Angela's shop closed in December 2024, and no custom services are offered.
The Angela Nuran brand began on the dance floor. This article summarizes the design choices Angela describes in her own account, Our Story, and what a shopper can take from them.
From Dance Lessons to Shoe Design
Angela writes that she taught wedding dances, choreographing first dances and coaching couples for their day. She asked brides to bring their wedding shoes to class to see whether they could dance in them. Many couldn't, and she describes watching women at weddings take off shoes that hurt. That experience led her to design special occasion shoes intended to combine bridal styling with the fit a dancer needs.
The Design Choices She Describes
According to her account, the collection came to include:
- Switchable jeweled brooches that adjusted shoe width and let women customize the look.
- Optional straps to improve fit or add style.
- Silk that could be dyed to match an outfit.
- Appliques, beading, and other adornments.
What Shoppers Can Learn
These choices point to questions worth asking of any wedding shoe, whatever the brand:
- Can the fit be adjusted? Feet vary, and an adjustable element can help a shoe sit securely.
- Is there a strap option? A strap can keep an open shoe on your foot during turns.
- Will it work with the dress? Color, fabric, and heel height all affect how the shoe looks with your gown and where the hem falls.
- Have you tested it moving? Angela's habit of having students dance in their shoes is a useful rehearsal for anyone.
None of these features guarantees comfort for every person, but they are sensible things to look for.
Further Reading
For Angela's story in her own words, read Our Story. For current general shopping advice, see the best wedding dancing shoes guide.
