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Its cut-away construction leaves the centre of the foot almost completely exposed, creating exceptional articulation and an unusually direct connection with the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favourite style for experienced dancers and teachers, JZ44 crosses easily between jazz, contemporary, lyrical and teaching – and can even work as a lightweight alternative for some ballroom and Latin practice.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen • Articulate • Barefoot-Like • Unrestricted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJZ44 is for dancers who enjoy feeling very little between themselves and the floor. \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the shoe a clean, versatile studio look, while \u003cstrong\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e visually softens the open construction and blends particularly naturally with the leg. Neither feels like a conventional jazz shoe once it's on – this is much closer to dancing with the foot exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca JZ44 Open Arch Jazz Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of JZ44 is impossible to miss: \u003cstrong\u003emost of the arch is completely open\u003c\/strong\u003e. Instead of joining the forefoot and heel with leather, canvas or stretch fabric beneath the midfoot, the construction leaves the centre exposed and uses stretch sections around the foot to hold the two ends together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exceptional freedom. There is virtually no shoe resisting the arch as the dancer points, making JZ44 one of the most articulate styles in our jazz collection. The stretch \u003cstrong\u003enylon\/spandex upper\u003c\/strong\u003e sits softly against the foot and adapts readily to its shape, while the open sides allow considerably more ventilation than a conventional closed jazz shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat freedom comes with a trade-off. \u003cstrong\u003eJZ44 relies heavily on a close, controlled fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is less material stabilising the relationship between forefoot and heel, so if the shoe is fitted too generously the heel can move or twist rather than remaining aligned with the dancer's foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, a \u003cstrong\u003esuede forefoot pad\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a smooth turning surface rather than the stronger traction of a rubber forefoot. The separate rubber heel provides the more secure contact point behind it. 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