Make sure to watch the 1-minute video tutorial below…very important information about the traction!
FINALLY! Dancer footwear that has grip that goes hand in hand with your technique. Apolla Shock's traction doesn't make you rely on it...it doesn't change your weight distribution and does not disappear after a couple of months. It gives you control while the ability to slide, glide, trick, and feel truly grounded...all while providing the most important thing a dancer needs in footwear...support and protection.
Our patented unique traction is revolutionary by eliminating the fabric, bulk, and uncomfortable seams underfoot that exists on all other dance footwear. These seams and bulk can impede you feeling the floor and can cause inflammation for the metatarsals. By replacing your dance shoes with our Shocks it results in a gorgeous look that enhances your ability to feel the floor and accentuates and protects the foot. It gives you feedback in a completely new way and allows your feet to warm-up fully and deeply. What’s most exciting is that it's a traction base that can be customized! At Apolla, we know every dance surface is unique. From class, to rehearsal, to stage, dancers should be prepared for anything. Our traction is unique because it can be tailored to fit every scenario giving you control while not losing the ability to slide and glide.
UNDERSTANDING OUR TRACTION:
Our traction WILL (and should) start sticky (please always email us if you do not feel strong resistance on the first step)
Then you break it in and wear it down.
This can take 1-3 classes…longer for some…shorter for others.
The traction will wear down to nothing IF you do not refresh it!
BUT once it hits the level of grip you prefer, where you want to KEEP IT
Start to use the traction refresher recommended E6000 Spray Adhesive (we sell this as an add-on), it will continue to “re-stick” the grip over and over for the life of the Shocks.
Some like to use rosin, spray rosin, or hairspray
We suggest you try them to determine which product works best to suit your personal needs.
This allows you to have control when you need it and freedom too.
TO REFRESH:
Shake the bottle of E6000 non-toxic spray adhesive well
Spray 5-10 pumps on the traction base
Let dry (some like to rub the bottoms together as they dry
Some like to let their socks get dirtier and wait to wash as often to get the grip they prefer…but this is personal preference.
They are antimicrobial though, so they can be treated more like shoes
But if you do wash them, wash them in a mesh bag to preserve the grip
Please note: A few testers noticed some sticky residue on the first few uses. However, it washes up easily and will not damage floors (see FAQs if you want more information). If this is noticed on your floor, we recommend washing the Shocks inside out 1-2 times before using. There is no guaranteed time until you will start refreshing the grip. It completely depends on the individual preferences and floors. It is important you have a refresher ready when you get your Shocks. Re-apply when/if needed.
CARE:
All of our Shocks can be washed and dried according to our recommended care instructions
We strongly encourage you to always use your Apolla Mesh Bag when laundering.
It is also recommended to wash your Shocks inside out to preserve grip
TIPS FOR TRACTION VS. NON:
We highly recommend you purchase the WITH Traction on all dance floor surfaces unless you have very sticky high-quality marley floor.
Note, our Shocks do NOT have cotton, so if you do prefer that slight grip cotton provides you will want WITH traction and wear them down to the grip that you will love and be able to refresh...once you break in the Shocks...they will become your favorite grip.
The traction is only on the ball of the foot for the Performance, Infinite, and the Alpha style. This allows you to have the freedom to slide and glide and also have control
The AMP style traction is on the heel AND the ball of the foot if you need more traction that easily replaces a slip-on jazz shoe
You can click on the link at the top of the page for a short quiz to help you decide if you are unsure if you should get with or non-traction.
NON-traction are for in shoes and carpet at conventions (they are VERY durable and provide much-needed protection on the carpeted concrete)
IMPORTANT: While our WITH traction Shocks are made for dancers, our NON-traction Shocks are for all types of athletes and any person who is on their feet all day. They truly will change the way your body feels after a long day or workout. Not only will your dancers want these Shocks but so will their parents and siblings! There is no athletic sock out there that can rival the quality, support features, and effectiveness of our compression for price of the Apolla Shocks®. We are here to help everyone be on their feet longer and stronger.
Apolla socks provide the benefit of a shoe and comfort of a sock. That is why dancer's call them Shocks! They provide all the sport-science features you need in ONE sock.
Patented targeted zones provide arch and ankle support:
The 20-30 mmHg compression zones lift in key points of the feet to lift and stabilize but do NOT prevent range of motion like an orthotic...so you can still build foot strength
The high quality compression assists circulation & recovery by reducing inflammation which energizes your muscles.
This is very similar to the support you will get from taping…except it allows for better movement and comfort.
The stability they provide is raved about from customers with joint hypermobility and are looking for comfort and stability.
Knit-in Energy Absorption:
A 2019 independent study at Ohio University showed Apolla socks reduced force.
Our padding on the ball of the foot AND the heel provides comfort for your metatarsals but is not too thick in shoes.
Additional Features:
Antimicrobial
Moisture-wicking
Durable
Recycleable
Apolla socks are anatomically correct. Click here to see how to wear them properly
ALL OF OUR APOLLA SOCKS HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SEAL OF ACCEPTANCE.
WHY DO YOU WANT ALL OF THESE FEATURES IN YOUR SOCKS?
Our high-quality, patented compression, and energy absorption combined stabilizes the 26 bones in the foot and the ankle’s tendons and ligaments. This minimizes the amount of inflammation that takes place during your daily life or exercise that occurs due to overuse in your joints and muscles. We encourage you to have a pair for your exercise and a pair for recovery or everyday wear.
Inflammation is a natural occurence in the body, but if it is not removed or given enough time to decrease it can build up to cause chronic pain and issues like plantar fasciitis and tendonitis. Apolla socks help to not only decrease this painful inflammation that exercise and long days on your feet produces, but it also helps remove it. You will notice less fatigue, muscle pain, and they don't prevent range of motion so your muscles can still build strength. When you remove inflammation, you ache less and feel better…and you can do MORE of what you love, longer & stronger!
TRACTION OR NON-TRACTION?
Traction = grip so you don't slip!
There is an Apolla Shock for everyone and we recommend having one of each in your bag to keep you protected on any dance floor, in and out of the studio, from cross-training, to travel, from stage to recovery and everything in between! All Shocks are available WITH or NON traction.
Here are some guidelines to help you choose which option is best for YOU:
Choose WITH traction:
For any dance floor or slippery surface
We recommend if you are going to be using primarily on a dance floor that you always get WITH traction on all styles of Shocks, then wear it down to your preferred grip.
Choose NON traction:
For carpet at conventions
I will be wearing my Shocks in shoes (i.e. tap shoes, sneakers, etc.)
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTION WILL START VERY STICKY THEN WEAR DOWN TO THE GRIP YOU WANT TO KEEP IT AT.
This break in period can be 1-3 classes on average
IF you do not feel strong resistance on the first step? Please always contact Apolla customer service so we can help.
Once broken in, start refreshing the grip every class to KEEP the level of "stick" you want.
You must start refreshing your grip with either E6000 Spray Adhesive (this is what we recommend) or other refreshers can be Bloch rosin spray or a regular rock rosin.
If you do NOT start refreshing or you wear your WITH traction Shocks on carpet or in shoes, it may wear down your grip to almost nothing and make it not as effective.
Refresh your traction so you can keep "re-sticking" your grip over and over for the life of the Shock.
Please note:Due to the antimicrobial/moisture wicking properties in every pair, we recommend to treat your Shocks more as you would a shoe. They do not need to be washed daily or even weekly, as water will naturally break down the traction faster. Wash your Shocks only as necessary to possibly preserve the life of the traction. OR wash your Shocks if you want to wear the traction in faster. You will find they continue to bounce back to fit like a glove to your foot the more you wear and wash them. For the Joule, we recommend washing to bounce them back to shape when needed.
Care:All of our Shocks can be washed and dried according to our recommended care instructions and always use your Apolla Mesh Bag when laundering. We also recommend washing the WITH traction Shocks inside out to help preserve the traction.
Why I need E6000 for my Traction Shocks?
The beloved E6000 company has created a non-toxic spray adhesive that is the favorite refresher of traction for all of our Apolla Shocks. Apolla Shocks unique traction has eliminated the bulk and seams underfoot. It starts out sticky then you wear it down to your preferred level of grip. Then you keep it there by using a traction refresher. Some will refresh right away, some may never refresh...it is completely personalized to your need and floors. This is our recommendation. It is a pump spray and when you apply 5-10 pumps to your traction, it dries instantly, and does not damage floors. It helps to "re-stick" the grip over and over for the life of the Shocks. Some dancers start refreshing in the first class, some never refresh, some refresh when needed. It is important you have a bottle in your dance bag or at your studio to use as needed...one bottle last a long time! Your traction will wear down to nothing if you don't use a refresher, so make sure to order a bottle with your traction Shocks today!
