{"product_id":"jz97-oxford-ballroom-latin-practice-shoes-blackwhite-design","title":"JZ97 Oxford Ballroom \u0026 Latin Practice Shoes • Black\/White Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca JZ97 Oxford Practice Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a little vintage character to the practice floor. With their unmistakable black-and-white Oxford styling, low 1\" heel and full suede sole, they combine a playful retro look with a very practical dance construction. Underneath the personality, this is a wonderfully straightforward practice shoe: stable, lightweight, adjustable and close to the floor - particularly appealing to dancers who want plenty of control without training in a higher Ballroom heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca JZ97 Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetro • Grounded • Playful • Practical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJZ97 has considerably more personality than the average black practice shoe, but its design is surprisingly sensible. The monochrome Oxford detailing gives it a vintage feel, while the low heel and lace-up construction keep everything secure and uncomplicated underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a particularly nice choice for dancers who want their practice shoes to look a little different without sacrificing proper dance-floor function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca JZ97 Oxford Ballroom \u0026amp; Latin Practice Shoes - Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull suede sole\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most important technical feature of JZ97. It provides the familiar balance of glide and traction expected from a traditional Ballroom practice shoe, allowing turns, pivots and travelling steps without the resistance of an everyday street shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some of the higher Cuban-heel practice styles we've looked at, JZ97 sits very close to the floor on its \u003cstrong\u003e1\" \/ approx. 2.5 cm heel\u003c\/strong\u003e. That creates a particularly stable, grounded feeling and makes it a useful option for long practice sessions, teaching or dancers who simply prefer less heel beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft \u003cstrong\u003ePU upper\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the shoe lightweight and flexible, while traditional Oxford lacing gives useful adjustment through the instep. The shoe has a relatively neat fit, so although it runs generally true to size, dancers with a broader foot may find the shape less accommodating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca JZ97 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\u003eLow-Heel Oxford 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\u003eSoft PU\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 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\" \/ Approx. 2.5 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 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\u003eAdjustable Lace-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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