If a manufacturers' excise, or a gross sales tax, or a value- added tax, was shifted along the various chains of production and distribution with no loadage and in such a way that the tax element involved in retail prices was uniformly proportional to retail prices for all commodities and services, its price effects would be identical with those of a retail sales tax.
There is such diversity of footwear in Jazz classes (bare feet, half socks, ordinary socks, running shoes and -even!- Jazz shoes) perhaps check ahead with the class teacher or studio what they prefer their Jazz students to wear on their feet. But sneakers will probably be OK for your first few lessons, at least.
2. Take the shoe flexibility test. Hereâs a way to test the cushioning of your shoes: Hold the shoe, laces up, and bend the toe back towards the heel. If the shoe folds easily, itâs time to replace them! 3. Switch your shoes out. Wearing different shoes for different activities (think: track shoes, road shoes, trail shoes, walking shoes) will increase the longevity of each pair and make sure youâre getting the maximum support and cushion you need every time you work out.