{"product_id":"fashion-dance-practice-shoe-black-sequin-salsa-latin-trainer","title":"FASHION Dance Practice Shoe • Black Sequin, Salsa \u0026 Latin Trainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortDance FASHION Dance Practice Shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e proves that a serious training shoe doesn't have to look serious. Soft black nubuck is mixed with breathable mesh and tiny black sequins, creating a practice shoe that catches the light without wandering anywhere near competition-shoe territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the sparkle, though, FASHION is very much built to work. A \u003cstrong\u003efull suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e, low cushioned heel and removable footbed create a grounded, comfortable platform for Ballroom and Latin practice, teaching and long evenings of social dancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance FASHION Practice Shoe Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayful • Grounded • Comfortable • Just a Little Sparkly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is PEDRO's more outgoing friend. FASHION keeps the practical low-heel shape dancers love for training, then adds sheer mesh and tonal black sequins that quietly come alive when the shoe moves. It's fun without being flashy, and particularly lovely for dancers who want their practice shoes to feel a little less utilitarian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eortDance FASHION Sequin Practice Dance Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASHION combines panels of \u003cstrong\u003esoft black nubuck with breathable mesh and tonal sequins\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the upper a supple feel while allowing more airflow than a completely closed practice shoe. The lace-up front lets you adjust the shoe securely through the instep, which is particularly useful when you're working through quick changes of direction and detailed footwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike some highly articulated practice trainers, this particular FASHION model uses a \u003cstrong\u003efull suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e. That gives it a more continuous feeling beneath the foot while still providing the controlled glide dancers expect from suede. Turns and pivots remain smooth, but the shoe retains a reassuringly grounded character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eremovable cushioned insole\u003c\/strong\u003e softens the feel underfoot, while lightweight EVA cushioning through the low heel helps absorb impact during longer sessions. The result is a shoe that feels much more forgiving than dancing for several hours in higher Ballroom or Latin heels, without disconnecting you from the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that little bit of sparkle isn't purely decorative in effect. Against the matte nubuck, the black sequins catch just enough light to give FASHION a polished look for social dancing as well as the studio - useful when practice turns into an evening out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance FASHION 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\u003eFull-Sole 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 Nubuck • Sequin Mesh\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 • Social Dance • Teaching\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 practice 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\u003ePortDance FASHION Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how FASHION feels to dance in, helping dancers compare its overall character with other practice and social dance shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; 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