{"product_id":"pedro-practice-dance-shoes-black-nubuck-comfort-fit","title":"PEDRO Practice Dance Shoes • Black Nubuck \u0026 Comfort Fit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PEDRO Practice Dance Shoe\u003c\/strong\u003e is the sort of shoe dancers reach for when comfort matters, but they still want to feel properly dressed for the dance floor. With its soft black nubuck, classic Oxford shape, low practice heel and smooth suede sole, PEDRO sits beautifully between traditional Ballroom footwear and an everyday comfort shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PEDRO Practice Shoe Personality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic • Comfortable • Understated • Hard-Working\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEDRO is for dancers who don't need their practice shoes to sparkle. The black nubuck gives it a soft, quietly polished finish, while the Oxford silhouette keeps everything smart enough for class, teaching or a social night. It has that lovely quality of looking proper without feeling overly formal - very much a shoe designed to get on with the dancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eortDance PEDRO Nubuck Practice Dance Shoes – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePEDRO is designed with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, flexible construction\u003c\/strong\u003e that allows the foot to move comfortably through rises, presses and detailed Ballroom or Latin footwork without the rigid feel of an everyday Oxford shoe. The low profile keeps the dancer close to the floor, making it an appealing alternative when you don't want to spend every practice session in a higher Ballroom or Latin heel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esoft black nubuck upper\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the shoe a supple feel, while the traditional lace-up front allows useful adjustment through the instep. Inside, a \u003cstrong\u003eremovable cushioned insole\u003c\/strong\u003e adds comfort underfoot and can be taken out for airing or replaced with a preferred insert where appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, the \u003cstrong\u003egenuine suede dance sole\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the familiar balance of grip and glide that makes this style so useful for social and Ballroom floors. Unlike an everyday rubber shoe, suede allows the foot to rotate more freely through turns and pivots while maintaining controlled contact with the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elow, broad practice heel\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a grounded feel and reduces the demands of dancing for long periods in a higher heel. For teachers, social dancers and anyone planning several hours on the floor, that combination of stability, cushioning and easy movement makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PEDRO 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; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOxford-Style Practice Shoe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUpper\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSoft Black Nubuck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSole\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGenuine Suede Dance Sole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLow Practice Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeel Shape\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLow Broad Practice Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFastening\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLace-Up Oxford\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCushioning\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRemovable Cushioned Insole\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStandard • Adjustable Lace Fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFit Feel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSoft • Secure • Adjustable\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBreak-In\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMinimal - Supple From First Wear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest Suited To\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBallroom • Latin • Social Dance • Teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a8a94; margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dance World Technical Profile provides a quick overview of each practice shoe's construction, fit and intended use, making it easier to compare different styles at a glance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortDance PEDRO Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Practice Shoe DNA\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how PEDRO feels to dance in, helping you compare its overall character with other social and practice shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(135px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"letter-spacing: 3px; margin: 14px 0 8px;\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #6f7c85; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSoft nubuck and cushioning suit long sessions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"letter-spacing: 3px; margin: 14px 0 8px;\"\u003e●●●●●\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #6f7c85; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eLow broad heel creates a grounded dance feel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 1px solid #E8E8E8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"letter-spacing: 3px; 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