Pleaser Adore-1020 Review: The Go-To Pole Boot
The Adore-1020 is Pleaser’s best-reviewed pole boot: 4.8/5 from 1,458 reviews on pleasershoes.com, with 96% of reviewers recommending it. It is a 7″ lace-up ankle boot on a 2.75″ platform with a full inner zip, so you lace it once and zip in and out. Reviewers praise the ankle support and comfort, but it runs slightly small, so many buyers go up a size. Tuck the laces in so they and the metal eyelets don’t catch or scratch the pole.
Adore-1020 at a glance
| Heel | 7″ |
| Platform | 2.75″ |
| Pitch | About 4.25″ |
| Style | Lace-up ankle boot with inner side zip |
| Sizes | US women’s 5–14, whole sizes only |
| Rating | 4.8/5 from 1,458 reviews; 96% recommend |
| Sizing feedback | -0.4 on a scale of -2 (small) to +2 (large) |
| Price | About $102 in the US; £107.95 on pleasershoes.com for UK buyers |
Ratings and prices checked October 2026.
Where to buy the Adore-1020
Pleaser Adore-1020
Available in 30 colours and finishes. For a lower boot, look at the 6″ Delight-1020.
What buyers say
We read the most helpful and most recent reviews on pleasershoes.com. These themes come up again and again.
What they like
- Ankle support. Many say the boot feels secure and supportive, which helps with balance at 7″.
- Good even as a first pair. Several beginners say they were nervous about the height but found the boot easy to move in.
- Comfort and finish. Reviewers describe them as comfortable and well made.
What they don’t
- Runs small. The sizing score is -0.4, and a number of reviewers ordered a size up. This matches Pleaser’s advice to size up if you are between sizes.
- Wear and tear. A few regular dancers say the finish shows wear quickly with floorwork. Platform protectors help.
Laces and the pole
Lace-up boots have metal eyelets and laces on the front of the shin. Tuck the laces in before you dance so they don’t catch, and be aware that eyelets can scratch the pole in climbs. If you want leg coverage with nothing on the front, a smooth zip-up thigh-high is safer for the pole. See our pole boots guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pleaser Adore-1020 run small?
Slightly. Reviewers rate the sizing -0.4 on a scale of -2 to +2, and many order a size up. Pleaser has no half sizes, so size up if you are between sizes.
Is the Adore-1020 good for beginners?
Many beginners buy it as a first pole shoe and say the ankle support helps at 7″. If 7″ feels too high, the 6″ Delight-1020 is the same style lower down.
How do you put on the Adore-1020?
Lace it to fit once, then use the inner side zip to get in and out.
Will lace-up boots damage my pole?
Metal eyelets can scratch the pole in climbs and loose laces can catch. Tuck the laces in, or choose a smooth zip-up boot for pole work.
Adore-1020 or Flamingo-1020?
Both are lace-up boots. The Adore-1020 has a 7″ heel and 2.75″ platform; the Flamingo-1020 is 8″ on a 4″ platform and is better once you are used to 7″.
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