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The canvas keeps things straightforward and practical for regular training, while the flexible insert underneath the arch prevents the midfoot from feeling unnecessarily restricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor male dancers who don't necessarily want the ultra-sculpted, second-skin character of a modern stretch canvas shoe, BAE26 offers a useful middle ground: \u003cstrong\u003etraditional canvas feel, men's-specific proportions and good flexibility through the arch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecanvas upper\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps BAE26 lightweight and breathable for regular studio training. Its men's-specific construction uses a higher, wider vamp to provide comfortable coverage across a larger foot while maintaining a clean traditional ballet shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, separate \u003cstrong\u003esuede forefoot and heel pads\u003c\/strong\u003e form the split sole, leaving the centre of the foot free to articulate naturally. This creates better flexibility through tendu, relevé and pointed positions than a traditional continuous sole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003estretch nylon\/spandex insert beneath the arch\u003c\/strong\u003e adds further flexibility through the midfoot and helps the shoe follow the instep more closely when the foot is pointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossed elastics are supplied \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-sewn\u003c\/strong\u003e. One end is already attached to the shoe, while the remaining end can be positioned according to the dancer's individual instep before being stitched securely into place. 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