{"product_id":"mde16-reversible-half-sole-shoes-leather-suede-three-holed","title":"MDE16 Reversible Half Sole Shoes • Leather \u0026 Suede, Three-Holed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Reversible Half Sole\u003c\/strong\u003e takes one of the simplest pieces of contemporary footwear and gives it a surprisingly clever twist: \u003cstrong\u003etwo different working surfaces in one shoe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it one way for the feel of soft leather beneath the forefoot, then reverse the construction to bring suede into contact with the floor. Stretch nylon-spandex wraps closely around the foot, while three toe openings and an open heel preserve the natural articulation and freedom dancers expect from a minimalist half sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Reversible Half Sole – Personality \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReversible Sole • Leather or Suede • Three-Toe Freedom • Adaptable Floor Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe two-sided turner.\u003c\/strong\u003e MDE16 is unusual because its personality can actually change with the dancer. Rather than committing to one working surface, the reversible construction lets you experiment with leather or suede depending on the floor, combination and feel you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the minimalist construction a warm, natural finish that sits quietly against the bare foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Contemporary Half Shoe – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature is undoubtedly the \u003cstrong\u003ereversible dual-sided sole\u003c\/strong\u003e. One orientation brings soft leather into play, while reversing the half sole reveals suede as the working surface. The result is a rare opportunity to experiment with two different floor relationships without changing footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat difference matters because leather and suede do not behave identically against a studio floor. Rather than declaring one side the \"better\" option, MDE16 lets the dancer discover which surface gives the right combination of security, glide and feedback for the floor and movement being worked on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper is made from flexible \u003cstrong\u003enylon-spandex\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the fit close and responsive rather than shoe-like. Three openings at the front allow the toes to remain exposed, while an additional opening over the top of the foot removes unnecessary material and allows the foot to bend and articulate freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no covered heel or conventional arch structure. MDE16 concentrates its protection beneath the working forefoot and leaves the remainder of the foot largely unrestricted - exactly what we want from contemporary footwear designed around a barefoot line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Reversible Half Sole – 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;\"\u003eReversible Three-Hole Half Sole\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;\"\u003eStretch Nylon-Spandex\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\u003eWorking Surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eLeather + Suede\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\u003eReversible\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes – Dual-Sided Construction\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;\"\u003eThree Openings \/ Exposed Toes\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\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eClose \/ Glove-Like\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;\"\u003eForefoot \/ 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\u003eFloor Contact\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eVery Close \/ Adaptable\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 • Turning\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;\"\u003eReversible Leather \u0026amp; Suede Working Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo Danca MDE16 Contemporary Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDance World Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e highlights the five characteristics that define how Contemporary footwear feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.dw-contemporary-dna {\n  display:grid !important;\n  grid-template-columns:repeat(5,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;\n  gap:10px !important;\n  width:100% !important;\n  margin:18px 0 10px !important;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-card {\n  min-width:0 !important;\n  box-sizing:border-box !important;\n  background:#FBFBFB;\n  border:1px solid #E8E8E8;\n  border-radius:8px;\n  padding:18px 12px;\n  text-align:center;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-card strong {\n  display:block;\n  margin-bottom:8px;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-score {\n  display:block;\n  white-space:nowrap;\n  margin-bottom:8px;\n}\n.dw-contemporary-note {\n  display:block;\n  font-size:0.84em;\n  line-height:1.35;\n  color:#777;\n}\n@media screen and (max-width:749px) {\n  .dw-contemporary-dna {\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)) !important;\n  }\n}\n\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\"\u003eMinimal coverage and open construction keep the dancer exceptionally close to the floor.\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\"\u003eReversible leather and suede surfaces let dancers experiment with two different turning feels.\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 upper, exposed toes and open instep allow exceptional freedom through the foot.\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\"\u003eThe working forefoot is protected while toes, heel and much of the foot remain deliberately exposed.\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\"\u003eClose stretch construction provides hold rather than 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. 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