{"product_id":"bloch-soleil-mesh-foot-glove-s0662","title":"Soleil Mesh Foot Glove • Contemporary \u0026 Lyrical - S0662","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight, breathable and more protective than it first appears, the \u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH Soleil S0662L Foot Glove\u003c\/strong\u003e wraps the working forefoot like a second skin while leaving the heel and arch completely open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual mesh toe channels protect the top and sides of the toes without introducing separate straps, while a padded leather outsole cushions the ball of the foot and creates a smooth working surface for turns. A wide V-shaped elastic backed with silicone keeps Soleil securely connected through floorwork and travelling movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH Soleil S0662L Foot Glove – Personality \u0026amp; Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable Mesh • Toe-by-Toe Protection • Cushioned Forefoot • Silicone Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe breathable floorwork specialist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soleil protects more of the toes and upper forefoot than the most minimal foot thongs, but its fine mesh construction keeps the overall feeling light, airy and close to barefoot. The open-ended toe design preserves natural contact, while the padded outsole brings welcome comfort to repeated floorwork and turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTan\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the mesh and leather construction a warm, natural and visually understated barefoot-inspired finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH Soleil Mesh Foot Glove – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoleil's defining feature is its \u003cstrong\u003ebreathable mesh upper\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fine stretch material follows the top of the foot and separates into individual open-ended toe channels, giving each toe a light protective layer without relying on additional loops or straps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis toe-by-toe construction helps Soleil maintain a smooth, glove-like profile while allowing the toes to remain visible and move naturally. It is particularly useful through floorwork, where the tops and sides of the toes can otherwise meet the studio surface directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the forefoot, a \u003cstrong\u003eleather outsole with additional internal padding\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the toes and ball of the foot from repeated friction. The leather creates the dedicated working surface for turns, while the cushioning softens pressure without introducing the bulk of a complete dance shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall \u003cstrong\u003eventilation holes within the outsole\u003c\/strong\u003e help moisture and heat escape from the close-fitting forefoot. Combined with the mesh upper, they give Soleil a noticeably more breathable construction than a fully covered canvas or leather half sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ewide V-shaped elastic backed with silicone\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the main fit security. The broad shape distributes the hold across the upper foot, while the silicone backing helps resist slipping against the skin and keeps the leather working surface correctly positioned beneath the ball of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heel and arch remain completely exposed, preserving the articulation, visual line and direct floor connection dancers expect from contemporary footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH S0662L Contemporary Foot Glove – Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBreathable Mesh Foot Glove\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFine Stretch Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Design\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFive Open-Ended Mesh Toe Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eLeather Forefoot Outsole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushioning\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAdditional Padding within Footpad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBreathable Mesh + Perforated Outsole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit System\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eWide V-Shaped Silicone-Backed Elastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eToes + Upper Forefoot \/ Open Heel \u0026amp; Arch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eContemporary • Lyrical • Modern • Floorwork\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBreathable Toe Protection + Padded Turn Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCH Soleil Contemporary Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e .dw-contemporary-dna { display:grid !important; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)) !important; gap:10px !important; width:100% !important; margin:18px 0 10px !important; } .dw-contemporary-card { min-width:0 !important; box-sizing:border-box !important; background:#FBFBFB; border:1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius:8px; padding:18px 12px; text-align:center; } .dw-contemporary-card strong { display:block; margin-bottom:8px; } .dw-contemporary-score { display:block; white-space:nowrap; margin-bottom:8px; } .dw-contemporary-note { display:block; font-size:0.84em; line-height:1.35; color:#777; } @media screen and (max-width:749px) { .dw-contemporary-dna { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important; } } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-dna\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloor Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eFine mesh and an open heel preserve close floor awareness despite the padded working forefoot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn Control\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eThe leather outsole creates a smooth turning surface, while silicone-backed elastic helps maintain alignment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eStretch mesh and individual open-ended toe channels allow exceptional freedom through the forefoot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●●○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eMesh protects the toes and upper foot while the padded leather outsole shields the high-contact forefoot.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dw-contemporary-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-score\"\u003e●●●○○\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"dw-contemporary-note\"\u003eThe broad V-shaped elastic adds useful hold and fit security without creating rigid structural support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9em; color: #777; margin-top: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHigher score ≠ better. Contemporary Footwear DNA™ shows the balance and feel of the footwear, helping dancers compare different constructions and choose what suits their movement and floorwork.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDance World Notes – BLOCH Soleil Foot Glove\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe breathable floorwork specialist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe toe-by-toe mesh coverage is the detail that really changes the experience.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soleil protects areas that remain exposed in a conventional foot thong, but does so without adding separate toe straps or visually heavy material across the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe padding and ventilation are nicely balanced.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is enough cushioning beneath the working forefoot to make repeated turns and floor contact more comfortable, while the mesh upper and perforated outsole stop the design from feeling overly enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur overall impression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soleil is a particularly useful choice for dancers who want more toe and floorwork protection than a minimalist turning pad provides, but still want their footwear to feel light, breathable and unmistakably barefoot-inspired.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloch","offers":[{"title":"Tan \/ S Size 2 UK - 3.5 UK","offer_id":57915251884414,"sku":"HABLOBL3423TANSSI","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan \/ M Size 4 UK - 5.5 UK","offer_id":57915251917182,"sku":"HABLOBL3422TANMSI","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan \/ L Size 6 UK - 7.5 UK","offer_id":57915251949950,"sku":"HABLOBL3421TANLSI","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan \/ XL Size 8 UK - 10 UK","offer_id":57915251982718,"sku":"HABLOBL3420TANXLS","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/3969\/6188\/files\/soeli_flatlay.jpg?v=1788282615","url":"https:\/\/danceworld.eu\/products\/bloch-soleil-mesh-foot-glove-s0662","provider":"Dance World Europe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}