{"product_id":"bloch-neo-flex-leather-slip-on-jazz-shoes-s0495","title":"Neo-Flex Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes • S0495","description":"\u003cp\u003eSleek, flexible and beautifully connected to the foot, the \u003cstrong\u003eBloch Neo-Flex S0495 Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes\u003c\/strong\u003e combine specially developed soft leather with an arch-hugging neoprene midsection. The result is a close, glove-like jazz shoe that follows the foot cleanly through pointing, turns and travelling movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeo-Flex is particularly distinctive around the heel. A full heel counter brings stability, while a cut-out heel notch allows greater articulation and a new low-profile heel keeps the dancer close to the floor. EVA forefoot and heel pads complete the split sole with shock-absorbing comfort and controlled studio movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloch Neo-Flex S0495 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted • Sleek • Responsive • Beautifully Connected\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeo-Flex has a sharper, more sculpted character than a relaxed jazz slipper. The Black colourway feels classic and rehearsal-ready, while Tan creates a softer continuation of the leg for performance and costuming. Both share the same neat topline and crease-resistant arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloch Neo-Flex S0495 Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neo-Flex upper is crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH’s specially developed soft, durable leather\u003c\/strong\u003e. It gradually settles around the forefoot with wear while maintaining the polished appearance and close fit associated with a traditional leather jazz shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible \u003cstrong\u003eneoprene midsection\u003c\/strong\u003e replaces leather beneath the arch. It stretches around the curve of the foot as the dancer points, helping reduce creasing and loose material while creating a cleaner, more defined line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderfoot, the \u003cstrong\u003esplit-sole construction\u003c\/strong\u003e separates the EVA forefoot and heel pads so the shoe can flex freely through the middle. The forefoot pad offers shock-absorbing comfort and a controlled turning surface, while the reduced-profile heel keeps weight placement close to the studio floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back, Neo-Flex balances two details that do different jobs. 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With no laces to adjust, the shoe remains neat during class and can be slipped on quickly for rehearsals, performances and costume changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloch Neo-Flex S0495 Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eSoft, strong BLOCH leather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eArch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eArch-hugging neoprene midsection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; 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