{"product_id":"blochsox-crew-length-dance-socks-a1200","title":"BLOCHSOX Crew Length Dance Socks • Contemporary, Lyrical \u0026 Jazz - A1200","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll the intelligent grip-and-glide performance of BLOCHSOX in a shorter, cleaner profile, the \u003cstrong\u003eBLOCHSOX A1200 Crew Length Dance Sock\u003c\/strong\u003e gives dancers the freedom of working in socks with considerably more control underneath the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA padded spin spot supports smooth rotation, strategically placed brake lines help stabilise movement, and internal grip fibres keep the knit closely connected to the foot. Enhanced arch compression, heel cushioning and a secure crew cuff complete a compact dance sock built for turns, jumps and demanding studio training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCHSOX A1200 Crew Length Dance Socks – Personality \u0026amp; Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrew-Length Freedom • Controlled Turns • Compression Support • Grip \u0026amp; Glide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe compact studio powerhouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e A1200 keeps everything that makes BLOCHSOX feel different from an ordinary sock, the engineered turning surface, controlled braking and supportive arch, but finishes in a shorter crew profile that feels particularly neat and easy through studio movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e adds an energetic, playful studio pop, \u003cstrong\u003eTan\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the look soft and understated, while \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e feels clean, strong and distinctly technical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCHSOX A1200 Crew Dance Socks – Design \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sole of A1200 is designed in separate performance zones rather than giving the dancer the same amount of grip everywhere. A built-in \u003cstrong\u003espin spot\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the forefoot encourages smoother turning and gliding, with additional padding helping protect the working area during repeated rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind that spin spot, \u003cstrong\u003etwo forefoot brake lines\u003c\/strong\u003e help the dancer regain control after a turn. Five additional lines around the heel support stabilisation through landings, directional changes and more challenging travelling movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the sock, specially engineered \u003cstrong\u003egrip-control fibres\u003c\/strong\u003e sit around the spin area. Their job is not to grip the studio floor; they help stop the sock sliding independently around the dancer's foot so the external working zones remain correctly positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eenhanced compression arch\u003c\/strong\u003e hugs the midfoot, creating a held and supported sensation without adding rigid structure. It also keeps the knit closely shaped around the arch rather than allowing loose fabric to interrupt the line of the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional \u003cstrong\u003eheel padding\u003c\/strong\u003e softens pressure through jumps, landings and repeated studio impact, while the \u003cstrong\u003edouble-welt compression cuff\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the shorter sock securely positioned without relying on an excessively tight opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining difference from the original BLOCHSOX is the silhouette. A1200 places the same dance-specific thinking into a \u003cstrong\u003eshorter crew-length profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an easy choice for dancers who want less fabric above the ankle without giving up the engineered sole beneath the foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCHSOX A1200 Crew Length Dance Socks – Technical Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FBFBFB; border: 0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px 32px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eTechnical Crew-Length Dance Sock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurning Surface\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBuilt-In Padded Spin Spot\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrake System\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eTwo Forefoot + Five Heel Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrip-Control Fibres at Spin Area\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArch\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eEnhanced Compression Support\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeel\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePadded + Targeted Brake Lines\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuff\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDouble-Welt Compression Cuff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull Foot \/ Crew Length\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eContemporary • Lyrical • Jazz • Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eBLOCHSOX Control in a Shorter Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLOCHSOX A1200 Contemporary Footwear DNA™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e .dw-contemporary-dna { display:grid !important; 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Contemporary Footwear DNA™ shows the balance and feel of the footwear, helping dancers compare different constructions and choose what suits their movement and floorwork.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDance World Notes – BLOCHSOX A1200 Crew Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe compact studio powerhouse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe shorter cuff changes the look, not the purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e A1200 still gives you the padded spin spot, braking zones and compression arch that define BLOCHSOX; it simply feels neater and less prominent above the ankle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe available dancer feedback reflects that balance well.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shorter profile and supportive arch are particularly appreciated, while some dancers describe both the fit and grip as quite noticeable. 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