{"product_id":"bl166-sparkle-ballroom-dance-shoes-25-wide-base-heel","title":"BL166 Sparkle Ballroom Dance Shoes • 2.5\" Wide-base Heel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL166 Sparkle Ballroom Dance Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a little more occasion to the social dance floor. With their classic closed-toe silhouette and all-over shimmer, they are an easy choice for dancers who enjoy traditional Ballroom styling but don't want their shoes to disappear into the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL166 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic • Sparkly • Feminine • Occasion-Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e is the brightest of the three, catching the light beautifully and giving the traditional court-shoe silhouette a crisp, festive finish. It works particularly well when the shoe is intended to become part of the outfit rather than simply blend in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e feels warmer and softer. The lace-like sparkle texture gives it an almost vintage evening-shoe character, making it especially pretty with champagne, neutral and warmer-toned dancewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e tones the sparkle down considerably. It keeps the texture and little flashes of light while remaining much easier to pair with regular social-dance wardrobes, the most understated choice of the three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL166 Ballroom Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBL166 uses a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eclosed-toe court construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the forefoot considerably more coverage than an open Ballroom or Latin sandal. The shaped topline follows the foot cleanly, while the sparkle textile continues across the entire upper for a decorative finish without adding extra trims or embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA slim \u003cstrong\u003eadjustable instep strap\u003c\/strong\u003e crosses the foot and fastens with Só Dança's easy-buckle system, helping keep the heel securely connected to the shoe during travelling steps and turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderfoot, the \u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" wide-base heel\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of BL166's most useful features. 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