{"product_id":"noire-cuban-professional-dance-shoes-40mm-heel-black-sequins-nubuck","title":"Noiré Cuban Professional Dance Shoes • 40mm Heel, Black Sequins Nubuck","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PD Noiré Cuban\u003c\/strong\u003e sits somewhere between a serious training shoe and something you'd happily take onto the stage. A stable 40mm Cuban heel, highly flexible suede split sole and shock-absorbing construction give advanced dancers the control needed for demanding training, while black nubuck and light-catching Noiré sequins make it considerably more polished than the average practice shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PD Noiré Cuban Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical • Grounded • Articulated • After-Dark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoiré Cuban isn't trying very hard to look like a sensible practice shoe. Black nubuck keeps the silhouette sophisticated, while the sequin panels react to changing light rather than sitting as a flat decorative surface. Underneath all that shine, however, is a surprisingly serious technical shoe - stable through the heel, flexible through the arch and designed for dancers who expect considerably more than comfort from their training footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PD Noiré Cuban Professional Dance Shoes - Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e40mm Cuban heel\u003c\/strong\u003e is central to the Noiré Cuban concept. It preserves the grounded stability dancers associate with a training shoe while introducing enough pitch to encourage a more developed dance position. For advanced dancers moving repeatedly between intensive training, coaching, socials and performance, that creates a particularly useful middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real performance story is underneath. Unlike a traditional full-sole practice shoe, Noiré Cuban uses a \u003cstrong\u003esuede split sole\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing significantly greater articulation through the arch and forefoot. The foot can point, flex and work more independently while retaining the controlled glide and grip of a proper suede dance surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination makes Noiré Cuban particularly interesting for Latin and rhythm-led styles. The low Cuban heel keeps weight changes grounded and manageable, while the split construction allows considerably more freedom through rapid footwork, turns and articulated movement than we'd expect from a conventional low-heeled training shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, a \u003cstrong\u003elightweight shock-absorbing core\u003c\/strong\u003e helps reduce impact during demanding sessions, while the removable insole gives dancers the option to adjust the internal set-up or simply remove it for easier maintenance. The lace-up front then allows the fit to be fine-tuned through the instep and helps keep the foot connected as the split sole flexes underneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the Noiré finish. Soft black nubuck is combined with high-shine sequins designed to reflect light organically as the dancer moves. Rather than behaving like a flat glitter surface, the appearance shifts with movement and lighting - one reason this shoe can move so convincingly from studio to stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PD Noiré Cuban 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\u003eAdvanced Split-Sole Practice \u0026amp; Performance 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 Black Nubuck • Light-Reflecting Noiré Sequins\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\u003eSuede Split 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\u003e40mm \/ 4cm \/ Approx. 1.6\"\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\u003eCuban 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; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCushioning\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLightweight Shock-Absorbing Core\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;\"\u003eInsole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRemovable\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;\"\u003eFit Feel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eClose • Adjustable • Performance-Oriented\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Training • Ballroom • Latin • Salsa\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 dance 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 PD Noiré Cuban Dance Shoe DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Dance Shoe DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how Noiré Cuban feels on the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(135px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"letter-spacing: 3px; margin: 14px 0 8px;\"\u003e●●●●○\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; 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It keeps the reassurance of a low Cuban heel but gives experienced dancers considerably more freedom through the arch than a conventional full-sole training shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd we really like the removable insole.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a small technical detail, but a useful one in a shoe designed for serious training: easier maintenance and more freedom to personalise the internal feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDance World Fit Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PortDance PD Noiré Cuban fits \u003cstrong\u003etrue to size\u003c\/strong\u003e with a close, performance-oriented feel. 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