{"product_id":"bl184-low-heel-ballroom-latin-practice-shoes-classic-black","title":"BL184 Low Heel Ballroom \u0026 Latin Practice Shoes • Classic Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL184 Ballroom \u0026amp; Latin Practice Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of those wonderfully uncomplicated shoes that dancers keep coming back to. Soft, lightweight and exceptionally comfortable, BL184 combines a flexible suede-look upper with a full suede sole and low 1.5\" heel for easy, controlled practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long-standing Dance World bestseller, this is an especially good choice for dancers spending serious time on the floor: from weekly Ballroom and Latin classes to teaching, rehearsals and long social dance sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL184 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft • Comfortable • Easy • Dependable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBL184 isn't trying to be the most structured or technical-looking shoe in the room. Its appeal is much simpler: put it on, feel comfortable and get on with dancing. The soft upper, elastic instep strap and low heel give it an easy familiarity that makes particularly good sense for regular practice and long hours in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL184 Low Heel Ballroom \u0026amp; Latin Practice Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull suede sole\u003c\/strong\u003e gives BL184 the traditional floor response Ballroom and Latin dancers expect from a practice shoe, providing enough glide for turns, pivots and travelling movement while maintaining controlled contact with the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove it, the \u003cstrong\u003esoft suede-look microfiber upper\u003c\/strong\u003e has considerably less structure than a leather Oxford-style practice shoe. It moves easily with the foot and is paired with cushioning through the upper and sole, which helps explain why BL184 has become such a comfortable choice for extended wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of laces or a buckle, a \u003cstrong\u003ewide elastic strap\u003c\/strong\u003e crosses the instep. It makes the shoe exceptionally quick to put on while holding it securely against the foot - particularly useful for teachers or dancers who are constantly changing between shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" \/ approx. 3.8 cm tapered heel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a little more elevation than an ultra-low practice shoe such as JZ97, while remaining stable and manageable for prolonged training. A flexible shank allows natural articulation through the foot without making the shoe feel overly rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL184 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\u003eSoft Low-Heel Practice 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\u003eSuede-Look Microfiber\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;\"\u003eSole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull Soft Suede Sole\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;\"\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1.5\" \/ Approx. 3.8 cm\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;\"\u003eHeel Shape\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLow Tapered Practice Heel\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;\"\u003eFastening\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWide Elastic Instep Strap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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