{"product_id":"bl54-leather-lace-up-ballroom-practice-shoes-black-leather","title":"BL54 Leather Lace-Up Ballroom Practice Shoes • Black Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL54 Ballroom Practice Shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e is an old-school practice shoe in the best possible way - supportive, comfortable and built for dancers who spend serious time on the floor. With perforated leather, a full suede sole and broad 1.5\" heel, it feels reassuringly grounded without becoming heavy or cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL54 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounded • Supportive • Dependable • Hardworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something reassuringly traditional about the Oxford-inspired lace-up shape, but its practicality is exactly why the design works. A broad low heel, secure lacing and more substantial leather construction make this a particularly good option when flexibility isn't the only thing on your wish list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL54 Leather Lace-Up Ballroom Practice Shoes - Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eperforated genuine leather upper\u003c\/strong\u003e gives BL54 noticeably more structure than many lightweight textile practice shoes while allowing additional airflow through the upper. Genuine leather also gradually softens and adapts around the foot with wear, making this the kind of shoe that tends to become more personal the longer you dance in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is a \u003cstrong\u003efull suede sole\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than the highly articulated feel of a split sole, BL54 gives the foot a more continuous platform from heel to toe. For dancers who prefer a little more underfoot structure, or simply don't enjoy an extremely flexible practice shoe - that's a real advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" wide-based Cuban heel\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the dancer relatively close to the floor and provides a broad, stable base for technique work. Combined with the full lace-up front, the shoe feels secure and adjustable through the instep, making it particularly practical for long rehearsals, teaching and regular social dancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another feature worth knowing about: \u003cstrong\u003eBL54 has enough depth to accommodate many orthotics or additional insoles\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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