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JZ44 Children's Open Arch Split Sole Jazz Shoes • Ultra Flexi

€38,00 EUR

Ultra-flexible children's open-arch jazz shoes with a stretch upper, suede turning pad and rubber heel for young dancers who prefer exceptional freedom through the foot.

Ultra Flexible
Breathable
Slip-On

Color: Caramel

Size

12.5 Child 13 Child 13.5 Child

Average Fit Rating

Snug Loose

Size & Fit Advice

All shoes are displayed in UK sizes. The size printed on the shoe or box may differ due to the manufacturer's international sizing system.

Close fit essential – start ½ size down from the measured foot.

JZ44 runs slightly generous and its stretch upper adapts readily around the foot. Because there is very little structure connecting the forefoot and heel, we prefer a particularly secure fit.

Some young dancers may prefer true to measured size, depending on foot shape. We would not recommend sizing up for growing room in this style.

Always start with the child's measured foot, rather than their everyday shoe size.

Most importantly, check the heel. It should remain securely aligned when the dancer walks, points and rises through the foot. So Danca's current children's guidance likewise recommends a snug fit and sizing down

At a Glance

• Open arch
• Stretch nylon/spandex
• Split sole
• Suede forefoot
• Rubber heel
• Slip-on
• Exceptional flexibility
• Smooth turning feel
• Black & Caramel
• Best for experienced young dancers

Materials & Construction

Upper: Stretch nylon/spandex / Leather
Arch: Open cut-away construction
Sole: Open-arch split sole
Forefoot: Suede dance pad
Heel: Rubber
Closure: Slip-on
Colours: Black • Caramel

Care information

Spot clean the stretch upper with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid soaking or machine washing.

Gently brush the suede forefoot pad with a suitable suede or dance-shoe brush when the fibres become compressed, and wipe residue from the rubber heel with a damp cloth. Allow the shoes to dry naturally away from direct heat.

Size & Fit Advice

So Danca sizing varies by garment and product category. For dancewear, use body measurements rather than everyday clothing size wherever possible. For shoes, use measured foot length as your starting point and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Women's Dancewear

So Danca Women's Garments Size Chart

Compare bust, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca women's dancewear size.

Size	Bust inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	30" – 31"	22" – 24"	30" – 32"	53" – 55"
Small	31" – 34"	24" – 26"	31" – 34"	55" – 57"
Medium	34" – 37"	26" – 28"	34" – 37"	58" – 61"
Large	37" – 40"	28" – 30"	37" – 40"	62" – 64"
X/Large	40" – 43"	30" – 32"	40" – 43"	64" – 66"

Men's Dancewear

So Danca Men's Garments Size Chart

Compare chest, waist, hips and girth to find your recommended So Danca men's dancewear size.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Petite	31" – 32"	25" – 27"	31" – 32"	57" – 59"
Small	32" – 35"	27" – 29"	32" – 35"	59" – 62"
Medium	35" – 38"	29" – 31"	35" – 38"	62" – 64"
Large	38" – 41"	31" – 33"	38" – 41"	64" – 66"
X/Large	41" – 44"	33" – 35"	41" – 44"	66" – 68"

Children's Dancewear

So Danca Children's Garments Size Chart

Children's ages are shown as a guide only. For the most reliable fit, compare the child's chest, waist, hips and girth measurements with the chart.

Size	Chest inch	Waist inch	Hips inch	Girth inch
Size 0 Age 4–6	20" – 22"	18" – 19"	22" – 24"	37" – 39"
Size 1 Age 6–7	22" – 25"	19" – 20"	24" – 26"	40" – 42"
Size 2 Age 8–10	25" – 28"	20" – 21"	26" – 28"	43" – 45"
Size 2A Age 12–14	28" – 31"	21" – 22"	28" – 30"	46" – 48"

Dance World Tip

For fitted dancewear and leotards, girth is particularly important because it reflects the full length of the torso. For children's garments, use age only as a starting point and prioritise actual body measurements whenever possible.

Adult Tights

So Danca Adult Tights Size Chart

So Danca tights are sized using a combination of height and weight. If you fall between two sizes, consider both measurements together rather than relying on height alone.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
S/M	4.1 – 5.6	1.47 – 1.70	90 – 130	41 – 57
L/XL	5.2 – 6.0	1.57 – 1.82	115 – 170	52 – 80
XXL	5.6 – 6.2	1.67 – 1.87	145 – 180	66 – 85

Children's Tights

So Danca Children's Tights Size Chart

Use the child's height and weight together to find the most suitable starting size.

Size	Height ft / in	Height metres	Weight lbs	Weight kg
T/S	2.8 – 4.2	0.81 – 1.27	25 – 77	12 – 32
M/L	3.6 – 5.2	1.06 – 1.57	55 – 99	25 – 43

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

Use this general conversion chart to compare international shoe sizes. So Danca dance shoes may fit differently by model, so always follow the individual product's Dance World Fit Advice.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5 – 3	4.5 – 5	3 – 3.5
22.0	36	3 – 3.5	5 – 5.5	3.5 – 4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5 – 4	5.5 – 6	4 – 4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4 – 4.5	6 – 6.5	4.5 – 5
23.5	38	4.5 – 5	6.5 – 7	5 – 5.5
24.0	38.5	5 – 5.5	7 – 7.5	5.5 – 6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5 – 6	7.5 – 8	6 – 6.5
25.0	40	6 – 6.5	8 – 8.5	6.5 – 7
25.5	40.5	6.5 – 7	8.5 – 9	7 – 7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7 – 7.5	9 – 9.5	7.5 – 8
26.5	42	7.5 – 8	9.5 – 10	8 – 8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8 – 8.5	10 – 10.5	8.5 – 9
27.5	43	8.5 – 9	10.5 – 11	9 – 9.5
28.0	44	9 – 9.5	11 – 11.5	9.5 – 10
28.5	44.5	9.5 – 10	11.5 – 12	10 – 10.5
29.0	45	10 – 10.5	12 – 12.5	10.5 – 11
29.5	46	10.5 – 11	12.5 – 13	11 – 11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Measure the child's foot rather than converting from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible. Dance shoes should fit securely and should not be bought with excessive growing room.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5 – 26	8 – 8.5	8.5 – 9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27 – 27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29 – 30	11 – 11.5	11.5 – 12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32 – 32.5	13 – 13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y

Before Choosing Your Size

Take dancewear measurements over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. For shoes, measure both feet while standing and use the longer foot as your starting point.

Bust / Chest Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape straight and level around the body.

Waist Measure around the natural waist, usually the narrowest part of the torso.

Hips Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level.

Girth Start at one shoulder, measure down the front of the torso, through the crotch and back to the same shoulder in one continuous loop.

Foot Length Measure from heel to longest toe while standing. Measure both feet and use the longer measurement.

So Danca Fit Guidance

So Danca makes a wide range of dancewear and footwear, so fit can vary between styles. For garments, use the measurement chart that matches the wearer and product category. For tights, compare both height and weight. For dance shoes, use the international conversion table as a reference only and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Dance World Fit Note So Danca size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit can vary depending on body proportions, garment design, fabric, stretch, shoe construction, width and personal preference. Where an individual product carries its own sizing recommendation, that model-specific advice should take priority.

Best For Experienced Young Dancers • Jazz • Contemporary • Lyrical • Flexible Footwork • Dancers Who Prefer an Open Feel

Description

The So Danca JZ44 Children's Open Arch Jazz Shoes offer a very different feeling from a traditional children's jazz shoe. With most of the arch completely exposed, they give young dancers exceptional flexibility, ventilation and freedom to articulate the foot.

This is a more specialised choice than the classic closed jazz shoes we usually recommend first. The open construction works best when the shoe fits particularly closely, allowing the forefoot and heel sections to stay securely aligned as the dancer moves.

Made for Young Dancers Who Love Freedom Through the Foot

JZ44 removes much of the material normally found beneath and around the arch. A soft stretch nylon/spandex upper holds the shoe around the foot, while the open centre allows the arch to point, flex and move with almost no restriction.

Underneath, the construction is equally unusual. A suede forefoot pad allows smoother turns and pivots, while the separate rubber heel provides a more secure contact point at the back of the foot.

Available in Black and Caramel, JZ44 can work across jazz, contemporary and lyrical training. As always, check your dance school's required shoe style and colour before ordering.

Dance World

Parent
Guide

Is an Open-Arch Jazz Shoe Right for My Child?

An open-arch jazz shoe gives the foot considerably more freedom than a traditional closed jazz shoe. There is very little material through the centre, allowing the arch to point and flex without the shoe resisting it.

That freedom also means there is less shoe physically holding the forefoot and heel together. For this reason, we particularly like JZ44 for young dancers who already have some dance experience and are comfortable controlling a very flexible shoe.

For a child's very first pair of jazz shoes, we would usually start with a more conventional closed style unless their teacher has specifically requested an open-arch shoe. JZ44 becomes much more interesting when a dancer wants greater articulation, smoother turns and a more barefoot-like studio feel.

Dance World Tip

Watch the heel rather than looking only at the toes. JZ44's open construction means an overly generous shoe can allow the heel section to move or twist independently from the foot.

Dance World

Size
Guide

How Should Children's JZ44 Jazz Shoes Fit?

JZ44 needs a particularly close fit. The stretch upper will adapt around the foot, but because the arch is open, extra length can make the heel much less secure.

Always measure your child's feet rather than using their current school shoe or trainer size.

Depending on foot shape, some young dancers may prefer true to measured size. We would not recommend sizing up simply to allow growing room in this particular style.

Quick fit check: Ask your child to stand, walk, point and rise through the foot. The toes should lie comfortably, but the heel section should stay aligned with the heel rather than lifting, rotating or twisting away from it.

Dance World Size Guide is intended as a helpful starting point. Every child's feet are unique, so fit may vary depending on foot shape, width, growth and individual proportions.

JZ44 isn't a style where we recommend adding generous growing room. Its open construction works best when the shoe moves closely with the dancer's foot.

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About So Danca Brand

About So Danca – Premium Dancewear, Ballet Shoes & Dance Shoes

Founded in Brazil, So Danca is one of the world's leading dance brands, trusted by dancers, teachers and professionals for its exceptional quality, innovative design and outstanding comfort. For decades, So Danca has been creating premium dancewear and footwear that combines technical performance with contemporary style, supporting dancers across every stage of their journey.

From ballet shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballroom and Latin dance shoes to leotards, tights, warm-up wear and dance accessories, So Danca offers one of the most comprehensive collections in the dance industry. Every product is designed using high-quality materials and performance fabrics to provide exceptional fit, flexibility and durability, helping dancers move confidently in the studio, on stage and in competition.

Loved by beginners, students and professional performers alike, So Danca continues to innovate while remaining committed to craftsmanship, comfort and inspiring dancers around the world.

Delivery & Returns

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JZ44 Children's Open Arch Split Sole Jazz Shoes • Ultra Flexi

Size & Fit Advice

At a Glance

Materials & Construction

Care information