Alpha

The Alpha Shock is the revolutionary replacement for traditional half-sole dance shoes, turners, and pirouette shoes, which provide zero arch support, zero compression, and zero shock absorption despite being worn during the most technically demanding moments of dance training. Unlike those flimsy alternatives that leave your feet completely unsupported, the Alpha delivers APMA-accepted 20-30 mmHg graduated compression with patented arch and ankle support technology that lifts and stabilizes your arch like custom orthotics while providing ankle stabilization at key ligament insertion points. The open-heel design allows barefoot feel while the optional refreshable traction grips studio floors, marley, and sprung stages. The traction lasts as long as the sock itself and restores with every wash.

The Alpha can also be worn inside dance shoes when you want compression support with your existing footwear rather than standalone use. The Alpha was designed by professional dancers Kaycee Jones and Brianne Zborowski who were frustrated that half-sole shoes offered nothing but a thin piece of fabric between their feet and the floor. All Apolla styles earned APMA acceptance through rigorous board-certified panel review for promoting foot health and are FSA/HSA eligible as qualified medical expenses with no prescription required. Made in USA.

Christine E. found turning easier with real support. "Love the support they offer and they make turning feel easy in socks."

Yes, the non-traction Alpha Shock works inside pointe shoes, jazz shoes, character shoes, or any dance footwear where you want compression support without visible socks. The ultra-thin half-sole profile fits without adding bulk or changing your shoe feel, and the seamless construction prevents irritation inside the tight confines of dance shoes. However, the Alpha is primarily designed as a standalone half-sole replacement, providing APMA-accepted 20-30 mmHg graduated compression with patented arch and ankle support technology that traditional turners and pirouette shoes completely lack. For dedicated inside-shoe use, also consider the Joule which features an open-toe and open-heel design optimized for wearing inside dance shoes with maximum ankle stabilization at key ligament insertion points.

Many dancers use the Alpha both ways, standalone for contemporary and lyrical work, and inside shoes for ballet and jazz, making it one of the most versatile Apolla styles. All Apolla styles were designed by professional dancers Kaycee Jones and Brianne Zborowski and earned APMA acceptance through rigorous board-certified panel review for promoting foot health. All styles are FSA/HSA eligible as qualified medical expenses with no prescription required. Made in USA.

Ava B. made the switch for turning. "I am a turner and they are by far one of my favorite things to turn in."

Yes, the Alpha Shock directly addresses arch pain, one of the most common problems dancers face because traditional half-sole shoes, turners, and pirouette shoes provide zero arch support despite being worn during the most technically demanding movements. The Alpha patented arch and ankle support technology lifts and stabilizes your arch like custom orthotics built into dance footwear, while APMA-accepted 20-30 mmHg graduated compression reduces the fatigue and inflammation that accumulate during long rehearsals and intensive class schedules. Unlike flimsy turners that offer nothing between your foot and the floor, the Alpha targets exactly where dancers need support most, the arch and ankle insertion points where strain and injury typically occur.

The patented technology was developed by professional dancers Kaycee Jones and Brianne Zborowski who experienced arch pain firsthand from years of dancing in unsupportive half-sole shoes. The optional refreshable traction provides floor grip that lasts as long as the sock itself and restores with every wash. All Apolla styles earned APMA acceptance through rigorous board-certified panel review for promoting foot health and are FSA/HSA eligible as qualified medical expenses with no prescription required. Made in USA.

Jessica D. noticed the difference in her technique. "The first time I put them on, I did three perfect double pirouettes in a row with no wobbles or pain my ankle!"

The Alpha Shock replaces traditional half-sole dance shoes, turners, and pirouette shoes with a design that actually provides real arch support, compression, and ankle stabilization. It can also be worn inside dance shoes for added support. The Joule Shock is an open-toe, open-heel design for barefoot styles like contemporary and modern where direct floor feel and sensory connection are essential to your technique. It is also ideal for wearing inside dance shoes like jazz shoes and pointe shoes because of its thin seamless profile. Both deliver identical APMA-accepted 20-30 mmHg graduated compression with patented arch and ankle support technology targeting key ligament insertion points. The key difference is design purpose.

The Alpha replaces unsupportive half-sole shoes that provide zero support, while the Joule provides maximum ankle stabilization with complete barefoot freedom. The Alpha provides a half-sole design for minimal coverage with arch support. The Joule intentionally has no traction so your skin provides natural barefoot connection. Both styles were designed by professional dancers Kaycee Jones and Brianne Zborowski and earned APMA acceptance through rigorous board-certified panel review for promoting foot health. All Apolla styles are FSA/HSA eligible as qualified medical expenses with no prescription required. Made in USA.

Laurel M. noticed the balance difference. "I have better balance, and I can hold turns longer."