{"product_id":"bl124-ramona-leather-ballroom-practice-shoes-25-heel","title":"BL124 Ramona Leather Ballroom \u0026 Practice Shoes • 2.5\" Heel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL124 Leather Ballroom \u0026amp; Practice Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e sit comfortably between a classic Ballroom shoe and an everyday practice style. Made in smooth black leather with a secure cross-strap design, flexible forefoot gussets and a full suede sole, BL124 is a particularly versatile choice for dancers who want one shoe to take them from class to practice and onto the social floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL124 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical • Polished • Secure • Hardworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBL124 isn't trying to be the flashiest shoe in the room - and that's exactly why it works. The smooth black leather gives it a clean, understated look, while the crossed straps and slim heel keep the silhouette recognisably Ballroom. It's the kind of shoe we'd happily recommend to someone who wants to buy one useful pair and actually dance in it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eo Danca BL124 Ramona Leather Ballroom \u0026amp; Practice Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference between BL124 and its more decorative social-dance relatives is the \u003cstrong\u003eleather construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leather gradually softens and adapts around the foot with wear, giving BL124 the potential to become increasingly comfortable and personal-feeling over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the forefoot, \u003cstrong\u003eelastic gussets positioned around the metatarsals\u003c\/strong\u003e introduce useful flexibility exactly where the foot needs to bend and spread. This doesn't turn BL124 into an ultra-flexible professional Latin shoe, but it does make the construction considerably more accommodating for repeated classes and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" slim heel\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains a recognisable Ballroom profile and places the dancer into a more elevated position than a low Cuban practice heel. For dancers already comfortable working at this height, it makes BL124 particularly useful for practising in something closer to the heel position they may wear socially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossed straps are another practical feature. They help contain the foot through movement and can be adjusted at the buckle, while the closed toe provides more coverage than an open Latin sandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, a \u003cstrong\u003efull suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e provides controlled glide across suitable studio and Ballroom floors. Together, these details make BL124 something of a crossover shoe: polished enough for a social evening, but practical enough to earn a regular place in the training bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL124 Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallroom \u0026amp; Practice Crossover Shoe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBallroom • Latin • Practice • Social Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a8a94; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dance World Technical Profile provides a quick overview of each Ballroom and Latin shoe's construction, fit and intended use, making it easier to compare different styles at a glance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL124 Ballroom Shoe DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Ballroom Shoe DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how BL124 feels on the dance floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(135px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; 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