Performance Shock with Traction • Crew Compression Dance Socks

Supportive, cushioned and exceptionally versatile, the Apolla Performance Shock with Traction is designed for dancers who want considerably more from a studio sock than simple coverage.

Targeted 20–30 mmHg graduated compression supports the arch, ankle and Achilles, while cushioning beneath the ball and heel helps soften repeated impact. Add Apolla's customisable forefoot traction and Performance becomes a genuine all-round training option for turns, jumps, travelling work and long studio days.

Apolla Performance Shock Dance Socks – Personality 

All-Round Support • Cushioned Protection • Custom Traction • Studio Endurance

The hardworking studio all-rounder. Performance is the Apolla for dancers who want everything working together: compression, cushioning, traction and full-foot coverage in one flexible crew-length sock.

The two Tan shades keep the look neutral and understated across different skin tones, while Black gives Performance a stronger, more technical studio finish.

Apolla Performance Shock Compression Socks – Design & Performance

Performance combines 20–30 mmHg graduated compression with targeted support through the arch, Achilles and ankle. Unlike an everyday compression sock, the construction is specifically engineered around the areas dancers repeatedly load during class, creating a secure and responsive feeling without introducing rigid structure.

Underfoot, cushioned padding at the ball of the foot and heel adds another dimension. This makes Performance noticeably more protective than minimalist contemporary footwear, particularly through repeated jumps, landings and long training sessions.

The traction version places customisable grip specifically beneath the ball of the foot. This is a clever distinction: rather than coating the entire sole, Apolla preserves greater freedom elsewhere while giving the dancer traction where it is most useful for control and challenging movement.

Like Alpha, the traction is designed to become personal. It begins noticeably grippy, gradually breaks in through dancing, and can be refreshed when you want more resistance again. This lets dancers find their own balance between grip and glide according to movement style and floor surface.

The crew profile finishes below the calf with a softer opening than Apolla's taller Infinite style, while a streamlined toe construction keeps the full-foot sock feeling close and performance-focused rather than bulky.

Apolla Performance Shock Dance Socks – Technical Profile

Apolla Performance Shock Contemporary Footwear DNA™

Our Dance World Footwear DNA™ highlights the five characteristics that define how Contemporary footwear feels.

Higher score ≠ better. Dance World Contemporary Footwear DNA™ shows the balance and feel of the footwear, helping dancers compare different constructions and choose what suits their movement and floorwork.

Dance World Notes – Apolla Performance Shock

The hardworking studio all-rounder.

This is probably the easiest Apolla to understand once you put the whole range side by side. Alpha gives you half-sole freedom and Joule prioritises exposed-foot support; Performance is the one we'd choose when comfort, support, traction and protection all need to work together through a full training day.

The traction is personal rather than permanent. Let the initial grip break in until it reaches the balance you like, then refresh it when necessary. That makes Performance particularly useful for dancers moving between different studios and floor surfaces.

Our overall impression: Performance earns its name. It isn't trying to feel completely barefoot; instead, it gives dancers a supportive, cushioned and highly adaptable working sock for demanding classes, rehearsals and convention days.

About Apolla – Performance Compression Dance Shocks

Apolla is an award-winning performance brand specialising in innovative compression dance socks designed to support dancers through training, rehearsal and recovery. Developed in collaboration with dancers and healthcare professionals, Apolla socks combine targeted compression, arch support and superior cushioning to help reduce fatigue while improving comfort and stability.

Trusted by dancers, teachers and performers worldwide, Apolla socks are ideal for ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, ballroom and many other dance styles. Whether you're looking to enhance your training, aid recovery or enjoy greater support during long rehearsals, Apolla delivers premium performance without compromising freedom of movement.