BAE13 Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoes • Custom Elastics

The So Danca BAE13 Canvas Ballet Shoes bring a useful custom-fit detail to a traditional canvas ballet slipper. Lightweight canvas combines with a flexible split suede sole and stretch nylon insert beneath the arch, giving the foot greater freedom through pointed positions while retaining the familiar feel of a classic canvas shoe.

Unlike most modern ballet slippers, the elastics are partially attached. Rather than accepting a factory-set position and tension, dancers can place and stitch the elastic to suit their own foot and instep. Available in Pink, White and Black, BAE13 is a straightforward, affordable studio shoe with more opportunity for personal adjustment than its simple appearance suggests.

So Danca BAE13 Ballet Shoe Personality

Customisable • Flexible • Traditional • Uncomplicated

BAE13 sits somewhere interesting between old-school canvas construction and a more flexible modern fit. The main canvas upper keeps the familiar character of a traditional ballet slipper, while the stretch nylon section underneath the arch allows the middle of the shoe to follow the foot more closely through movement.

Its other defining feature is wonderfully traditional: you sew the elastic yourself. For dancers who find factory-set elastics too tight, too loose or simply positioned in the wrong place for their instep, BAE13 gives back control over where the strap sits and how secure it feels.

So Danca BAE13 Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoes - Design & Performance

The lightweight canvas upper provides the familiar feel of a traditional ballet shoe, with soft cotton lining inside for everyday studio comfort. Underneath the foot, separate suede forefoot and heel pads create a flexible split sole for good floor connection and natural articulation.

A stretch nylon insert beneath the arch distinguishes BAE13 from a completely traditional canvas split sole. As the foot points, this flexible central section allows the shoe to follow the movement of the arch more naturally, helping reduce some of the stiffness and excess material associated with older canvas constructions.

The elastics are deliberately supplied partially attached. This allows dancers to choose their own strap position and tension before permanently stitching them into place - particularly useful for different instep shapes or for dancers who simply know exactly how they like their ballet shoe elastics to sit.

The shoe uses a universal construction with no designated left or right when new. Available in Pink, White and Black, BAE13 remains an accessible everyday option for dancers who appreciate traditional canvas but want a little extra flexibility and personalisation.

So Danca BAE13 Ballet Shoe Technical Profile

The So Danca BAE13 combines traditional canvas character with a flexible stretch arch insert, split suede sole and custom elastic placement for a lightweight, adaptable studio feel.

The Dance World Technical Profile provides a quick overview of each ballet shoe's construction, fit characteristics and intended use, making it easy to compare different models at a glance.

So Danca BAE13 Shoe DNA

Our Dance World Shoe DNA highlights the five characteristics that define how the So Danca BAE13 feels on the foot, helping dancers compare its traditional canvas construction with other ballet shoes.

The Dance World Shoe DNA compares the defining characteristics of every ballet shoe. A higher score does not necessarily mean a better shoe - it shows the balance of comfort, precision, articulation, support and line so dancers can choose the feel that best suits them.

Dance World Expert Tip

Don't sew the elastics until you're completely happy with the shoe size. Put both shoes on first, stand and move through a few basic ballet positions, then decide where the elastic feels most secure across your individual foot. The advantage of BAE13 is that you can choose both placement and tension rather than adapting your foot to a factory-set strap.

Once you're satisfied with the fit, mark the elastic position, remove the shoes and sew the straps securely into place.

So Danca BAE13 Fit Advice

Dance World Fit Advice is intended as a helpful starting point rather than a guarantee of fit. Always measure the dancer's foot rather than relying solely on everyday shoe size. Foot shape, width and personal preference all influence the ideal fit.