Apolla Joule Shock

The Joule Shock ankle compression socks are for barefoot dancers or to be worn in or over pointe shoes, in ballet shoes or ANY shoe while keeping dress code and protecting your body. This versatile Shock is so much more than a brace from your local pharmacy, you will love the targeted ankle support for dancers and all the ways you can wear it while dancing longer and stronger! The Joule ankle compression socks for dancers provides our flexible arch support, ankle stability, and energy absorption. However, here are some other unique fit features of the Joule: Open heel & ball of the foot seamless design Arch and ankle support for dancers that want bare toes and heels A stripped-down shock designed to harness this energy and support your body while maximizing contact with the floor or easily being added to a shoe Now you don’t have to choose between protecting your body and dancing barefoot or wearing shoes without support Paired with the K-warmer to create a fashionable look of a stirrup or legging Allows for a natural grip on the floor Ballet socks are incognito under ballet tights and hidden under pointe shoe ribbons Shows off and accentuates the feet while creating long clean lines Can also be worn with any dance shoe to provide much-needed support Comfort fit on Achilles tendon makes it comfortable on the back of your heel and does not interfere with the heel of the shoe The ONLY dancer footwear awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance (along with ALL Apolla Shock styles). Meaning the APMA says they are good for your feet! Dancing barefoot long term will take a toll on your body...Apolla Joule Shocks dance socks provide incredible support, allow you to build strength you use your muscles, and have complete connection to the floor Premium and Durable Footwear Patented highly-engineered knit design made with quality performance yarns, creating durable footwear that will outlast any other dance shoe several times over We recommend you replace a pair once a year, but you may want more colors, styles, or a pair for performance and class...but you won't need to replace them through the year due to them not lasting.   Additional Features The Joule does not have a traction option, because no ball of the foot or heel coverage  Anti-microbial (they don’t stink) Moisture-wicking (keep your feet dry) Durable They are washable Recyclable The Joules do not have toes so there is not a Left or Right for this style BUT there is an upside down and right side up! Click here to see how to wear them properly You don't have to wash them as often as a typical sock but unlike your dance shoes, you CAN wash them!