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Jazz shoes are available in a variety of styles, with varying features. They may be high-rise or low-rise, and may be [[slip-on (shoe)|slip-on]]s or lace-up [[Oxford (shoe)|Oxford]]s. Split-sole jazz shoes allow enhanced shoe [[Stiffness|flexibility]], making it possible to point the foot more easily. Most have rubber soles, which provide traction and also help to cushion the foot, and some have thicker heels for better shock-absorption. Jazz shoes typically come in a tan or black color. Some have a [[suede]] patch under the ball of the foot to facilitate turning. <ref>Linda Sparrowe, [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Choose+a+shoe%3A+a+good+jazz+shoe+is+a+soleful+experience.-a0105710154 "Choose a shoe: a good jazz shoe is a soleful experience"], ''[[Dance Magazine]],'' August 2003, pp. 37-39</ref> |
Jazz shoes are available in a variety of styles, with varying features. They may be high-rise or low-rise, and may be [[slip-on (shoe)|slip-on]]s or lace-up [[Oxford (shoe)|Oxford]]s. Split-sole jazz shoes allow enhanced shoe [[Stiffness|flexibility]], making it possible to point the foot more easily. Most have rubber soles, which provide traction and also help to cushion the foot, and some have thicker heels for better shock-absorption. Jazz shoes typically come in a tan or black color. Some have a [[suede]] patch under the ball of the foot to facilitate turning. <ref>Linda Sparrowe, [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Choose+a+shoe%3A+a+good+jazz+shoe+is+a+soleful+experience.-a0105710154 "Choose a shoe: a good jazz shoe is a soleful experience"], ''[[Dance Magazine]],'' August 2003, pp. 37-39</ref> |
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They are designed for dancing because it contract with floor and have strong grip. Gypsy was the traditional fashion used by the south Asian originated group. Now the gypsy jazz shoes were redesigned into the market. |
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== Who made it == |
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Gypsy Jazz shoes made by the company “VeryG Footwear” in USA. Its one of the popular shoe design in USA. VeryG and Gypsy Jazz are same company, where VeryG is parent company & Gypsy Jazz is subsidiary. Now there’re numerous other companies who make these shoes such as Hey Dude.<ref name="Gypsy Jazz Shoes">{{Cite web |last=civilmanage05 |date=2022-03-31 |title=Gypsy Jazz Shoes |url=https://ethicshoe.com/gypsy-jazz-shoes/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=Ethic Shoe |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:26, 8 January 2023
A jazz shoe is a type of shoe worn by dancers. They were popularized in jazz dance and other styles of dance including acro dance, acrobatic rock'n'roll, and in other activities, such as aerobics. Jazz dance can be done in any type of shoe, Jazz originated as a social dance and was done in everyday clothes and shoes. Jazz Oxford were only popularized in the mid 20th century when the dance form made its way out of the clubs and onto the stage.
Jazz shoes are available in a variety of styles, with varying features. They may be high-rise or low-rise, and may be slip-ons or lace-up Oxfords. Split-sole jazz shoes allow enhanced shoe flexibility, making it possible to point the foot more easily. Most have rubber soles, which provide traction and also help to cushion the foot, and some have thicker heels for better shock-absorption. Jazz shoes typically come in a tan or black color. Some have a suede patch under the ball of the foot to facilitate turning. [1]
References
- ^ Linda Sparrowe, "Choose a shoe: a good jazz shoe is a soleful experience", Dance Magazine, August 2003, pp. 37-39
External links
Media related to Jazz shoes at Wikimedia Commons
