{"product_id":"bl102-robbie-men-ballroom-dance-shoes-black-leather","title":"BL102 Robbie Men’s Ballroom Dance Shoes • Black Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL102 Robbie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, versatile men’s Ballroom shoe with just enough detailing to stop it feeling overly plain. Flexible black leather gives it a polished traditional finish, while the stitched toe design adds subtle character for lessons, social dancing and competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a classic lace-up construction, Robbie keeps the foot securely adjusted through the instep and midfoot while a full suede dance sole provides the controlled glide needed for Ballroom and Latin movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL102 Robbie \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic • Versatile • Polished • Easy to Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobbie is traditional without being anonymous. The black-on-black finish keeps it formal enough for Ballroom, while the curved stitching around the toe gives the shoe a softer, slightly more contemporary profile than a completely plain dress-shoe silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca BL102 Robbie Men’s Ballroom Dance Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BL102 is made with a \u003cstrong\u003epremium flexible leather upper\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to soften and gradually mould around the foot with wear. This gives Robbie a more accommodating feel over time while still maintaining the structured appearance expected from a men’s Ballroom shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic \u003cstrong\u003elace-up closure\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the fit to be adjusted across the instep and midfoot, helping keep the shoe securely connected to the dancer during travelling movement, turns and directional changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive stitched panel around the forefoot gives Robbie its slightly relaxed Derby-inspired character without adding unnecessary decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderfoot, a full \u003cstrong\u003esuede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e creates the traditional balance of glide and grip needed for Ballroom and Latin technique on suitable indoor floors. 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