{"product_id":"bae22-mens-leather-split-sole-ballet-shoes-custom-elastic","title":"BAE22 Men's Leather Split Sole Ballet Shoes • Custom Elastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BAE22 Men's Leather Ballet Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e combine the durability and adaptable feel of leather with a flexible split sole construction designed specifically for larger men's sizing. Soft leather surrounds the foot, while a stretch insert beneath the arch gives the midfoot greater freedom through pointe, tendu and everyday ballet movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack and White\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eUK 5-13\u003c\/strong\u003e, BAE22 is particularly useful for male dancers who want the traditional feel and longevity of leather without the restriction of an old-fashioned full sole. 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Combined with separate suede sole pads, it allows considerably more freedom through articulation while retaining the durability and tactile feel dancers often choose leather for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd just like BAE11, the elastics aren't factory positioned. They arrive \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003epartially attached so the dancer can decide exactly where and how firmly the crossed straps sit across the instep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleather upper\u003c\/strong\u003e gives BAE22 its defining character. More substantial than lightweight stretch canvas, it provides a reassuring feel around the foot while gradually softening and adapting through regular studio wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, separate \u003cstrong\u003esuede forefoot and heel pads\u003c\/strong\u003e create the split sole. 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Once you're satisfied with the size, experiment with the position and tension of the crossed elastics, mark where they feel most secure and only then stitch them permanently into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BAE22 Fit Advice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 28px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional \u0026amp; Advanced Dancers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a close professional ballet fit, we recommend beginning approximately \u003cstrong\u003e½ UK size above your normal UK shoe size\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reflects our current fitting and returns experience with BAE22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudents \u0026amp; Adult Beginners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e½- 1UK size above your normal UK shoe size\u003c\/strong\u003e is also our preferred starting point. 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