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Why Is There So Much Room for My Toes?

The Infinite and Performance Shocks are intended to provide "freedom fit" in the toes. However, if the toes are baggy, you may be in the wrong size. There are few body parts that vary in size more than others, and toes are one of them. While our size chart is a...

My Alphas Fit Very Snug. Is That Normal?

Yes, the Alpha design is meant to be snug and hug your feet and toes. However, if it is pulling your toes back to curl when standing and the energy absorption line does NOT come below the ball of your foot, you may be in too small of an Alpha. Don't...

What If I Have Really Wide Feet?

If you have a very wide foot and are on the top end of the size range listed, you may choose to go up a size in the Alpha Shock. For example, if you are a size 7.5 with a wide foot, you may be more comfortable in a size...

What If I Have Really Small Feet?

Since the compression is a key part of the Apolla Shocks effectiveness, you may consider selecting one size smaller if you: are younger than 11 years of age are very petite have a very long/narrow foot but have a larger size of foot. For example: an 11 year old who...

How Do I know Which Shock to Put On My Left & Right Foot?

Shocks are Anatomically Correct, so you'll need to put them on the correct feet. Here's how to know which Shock goes on what foot… Infinite & Performance Shocks On the back inside cuff you will see a knit "R" (right) and "L" (left). To know the correct foot to wear...

Apolla Shocks are "Anatomically Correct" - What Does That Mean?

All Apolla Shocks have a Right and a Left foot and must be worn on the correct foot for optimal fit and protection. How to Identify the right foot from the left foot in your Apolla Shocks

How does the Performance Shock fit?

The Performance Shock fits just like the Infinite with a few differences: It has a lower profile: the top of the Performance Shock should hit below the bottom of the calf. It's more sleek and fitted in the toes than the Infinite to accentuate the feet and create a more...

How does the Infinite Shock fit?

The Infinite Shock is intended to give your toes a little more freedom to spread out and ground you while dancing. It gives you the freedom of a sock but with full coverage protection and maximum compression for maximum support.

How does the Alpha Shock fit?

The Alpha Shock is intended to be a very tight fit for those dancers that like buying their dance shoes nice and snug. The snug fit eliminates the annoyance of floppy toes. The Alpha’s snug fit helps accentuate the entire foot and is light but durable. The Alpha replaces your half-sole dance...

Tips for Sizing

Start with the Size Chart You can find our size chart for Apolla Shocks here, along with some great tips below. Additional Sizing Tips Below are some great tips for finding the best for for each type of Apolla Shock. If you are still unsure of your size, please visit, call...

Which is Better? Apolla Shocks Versus Lyrical Turning Shoes

Lyrical turning shoes is a category of different products from multiple brands. Turning shoes are distinct from other dance shoes, as they usually have a minimal amount of material to allow the dancer to feel the floor as much as possible without going barefoot. Some have less fabric than others and...

Are Apolla Shocks Just for Dancers?

Apolla Shocks are made specifically for dancers. But that said, they are good for anyone who is looking for arch support, impact protection and compression. Dancers use and abuse their feet and legs like it's nobody's business. If you're another type of athlete, or just on your feet all day, and want some relief,...

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