Bloch

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 21, 2010 10:43:43 AM
Reviewer: Louise S from Missouri

Overall:

Comfortable, flexible shoe. Could use more arch support though there is room to insert insoles. Shoe runs one size small.

Bloch Chord Ankle Strap
Posted: Jan 19, 2010 7:27:16 AM
Reviewer: from Front Royal, Virginia

Overall:

Before I ordered my shoes, I had read the other comments about the shoes. Those comments were really helpful. I did order a half size larger than I normally wear. Good choice. Also, I was a little bit concerned about the "medium" width, as I have a narrow foot. The shoes fit good and were not too wide for me. So, I am thinking that maybe they might run a little narrower than a lot of shoes these days. (Which was great for me). The biggest thing I had to adjust to was the heal height. It’s a little higher than I normally wear, but I love the shoes. The sole allows you to move freely on the dance floor without being too slippery, as a hard soled shoe would. Am very pleased! I would have dance the night away in the shoes if my husband hadn’t stepped on my foot. Ha. Ha. Anyway, can’t wait to go dancing again.

Bloch Sfx Split Flex
Posted: Jan 18, 2010 6:58:36 AM
Reviewer: Alison K from Northampton, MA

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I decided to take ballroom dance lessons for the first time and wanted a shoe that would help me avoid turning my ankle or otherwise doing something stupid. These shoes are wonderful! I usually take a size 8, but with this shoe, I needed an 8.5. I would recommend them highly. They are very attractive, as well!

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 17, 2010 7:57:06 PM
Reviewer: from Sequim, WA

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I had tried on a similar Bloch shoe at a local dance supply, so I knew to order 1.5 sizes larger than my normal size. I wear a 6-6.5 street shoe and ordered this shoe in an 8. With my heavier "walking" socks, they fit fine. I bought them for Zumba because after 5 months using cross trainers, my knees started to hurt. You definitely need correct shoes to be able to slide and pivot in Zumba. This was an excellent investment. I am dancing far better now and getting a better workout. You can’t beat Zappos for service. My shoes were here in 3 days.

Bloch Sienna
Posted: Jan 16, 2010 10:18:11 AM
Reviewer: from Houston

Overall:

These are very comfortable shoes for being dance shoes. As always, there is minimal support for the ball of your feet. I bought "Kushonz" from this same site. They provide some support, but not worth the price. Overall, comfortable shoe. I danced about 3 hours and my feet were ok.

Bloch Simona
Posted: Jan 14, 2010 7:26:23 AM
Reviewer: Mary a from mi

Overall:

Nice shoe! It looks nice, and feels nice. I like the soft padded insole for comfort, and is true to size.

Bloch Sfx Split Flex
Posted: Jan 14, 2010 7:23:06 AM
Reviewer: Mary a from mi

Overall:

The shoe came and it was a size 9. It was not a true 9, but way smaller. It's more like a 7 1/2 or 8. Otherwise, might have worked.

Bloch Dance Sneaker
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 11:07:15 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Hermosa Beach

Overall:

I love these dance shoes. They have less cushion than the Boost sneakers. However, they provide good support and protection and still make you still feel like you are dancing barefoot.

Bloch Simona
Posted: Jan 13, 2010 7:13:25 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Brooklyn NY

Overall:

I fell in love with the way these shoes look. I am not a dancer but dancing shoes are extremely comfortable. I bought them for street wear, so when they came I had a shoemaker put leather soles and heels on them.I do wish that the strap fastened with a proper buckle. The slide buckle makes me nervous. I may have that replaced over time. I cannot give them a full five stars due to the buckle issue, however I love them.

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 3:34:52 PM
Reviewer: L. B from North Carolina

Overall:

I am very pleased with my purchase of the Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker. The suggestion from other shoppers to purchase one size larger was perfect for me! The shoes are good looking, comfortable, and of good quality. They also arrived promptly. My shopping experience with Zappos was excellent in every way!

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 10:36:07 AM
Reviewer: DMC from Flagstaff, AZ

Overall:

This is a comfortable shoe and true to size for my hard to fit feet. I wear women's 10 1/2 to 11. The toe is a little narrow for my problem flat feet with corns and a bunion, but I think I can live with that and work around it with the correct socks and toe separators. My biggest concern with these shoes, which I bought for contra dancing, is that despite the spin spot, they just don't have enough "slide" for me on a wood dance floor; they grip more than I would like. Otherwise, they seem like a great shoe, maybe just not the best choice for my particular needs.

Bloch Simona
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 7:16:09 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Chicago, IL

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Thanks for the great shoes, Zappos. I ordered these shoes in gold and received them the next day. They look great and I was able to wear these two nights in a row without any pain (and I normally don't wear heels). I guess these shoes are supposed to be for dancing, but they are great party shoes, too. I love them!

Bloch Merry Jane
Posted: Jan 10, 2010 11:09:16 AM
Reviewer: Reisy V from Brooklyn, NY

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The shoes are great and are the perfect price. Like other customers I also ordered them a size bigger than I normally wear and they fit great. They are very comfortable and cute! I would definitely recommend these shoes to a friend. Zappos has superb customer service, and I have no doubts I will shop with them again!

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 7, 2010 5:42:12 AM
Reviewer: Susan A from

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I bought these because they were recommended as a dance sneaker for folks with wide feet who were starting Zumba classes. On the plus side, they are a very comfortable fit. On the negative side, I would prefer a more conventional style that did not have a high heel and high arch. Hopefully I will locate a wide-size style soon that has more resemblance to an ordinary aerobics shoe. My Zumba class jumps around a lot, and I do not get a good feeling of support and balance from this style. These shoes might be better for a person with a more dance-y background. Also note that you must order these a full size larger than your other athletic shoes.

Bloch Dansoft Split Sole
Posted: Jan 6, 2010 5:24:24 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston, Massachusetts

Overall:

Good basic split sole. Runs extremely large! I first ordered 2 full sizes smaller than street size, and had to go another half size smaller. I wear a 9-9.5 and needed a 6.5 in these.

Bloch Jazzsoft
Posted: Jan 4, 2010 2:31:39 PM
Reviewer: Sydell H from Miami

Overall:

I purchased these shoes and the similar Capezio ones, but returned the Capezios because they were more flimsy. I am used to the Bloch and Capezio dance sneakers, so in comparison, these shoes are very thin and do not have much support, but they are definitely better than dancing barefoot. They do run small. I ordered a full size larger than I usually wear. (I love ordering from Zappos because they make it so easy. I generally have trouble fitting shoes, so if not for their easy return policy, I would never consider ordering online.)

Bloch Simona
Posted: Jan 4, 2010 9:30:35 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from NJ

Overall:

This is a great shoe. It is very comfortable, not bad looking either. Not sure how it would hold up in the long run because the soil is very thin. They do not wear well on the dancing floor.

Bloch Sfx Split Flex
Posted: Jan 4, 2010 8:44:40 AM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Pittsburgh, PA

Overall:

First I have to say the service at Zappos is great! I began a search for a dance shoe on Monday and received not one but two pairs from Zappos in time for the Thursday dance. I've never experienced such fast and friendly service. The reason I ended up with two pairs of these shoes is because I wear a size 8.5 or 9 street shoe so ordered a 9.5 Bloch, which was a bit too snug. The following morning I received the size 10 and it fit perfectly. I love this shoe! They are comfortable and easy to dance in. Wearing the right shoes makes a huge difference in dance and this Bloch is perfect. I recommend it.

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Jan 2, 2010 5:46:55 PM
Reviewer: Torri B from Colchester, CT

Overall:

These are great shoes for Zumba on a carpeted surface. They are too slippery for a wood or laminate floor. They support my feet well and are very comfortable.

Bloch Simona
Posted: Dec 29, 2009 12:22:23 AM
Reviewer: Debra D from South Bend, IN

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This is my 4th pair of dance shoes and is by far the most comfortable. It feels very flexible, like a jazz shoe with a good, solid heel. I can literally feel the boards of the dance floor through the shoes, yet they are well-cushioned and needed almost no breaking in. I like the friction-type buckle on the strap (no holes), which enables me to fit the strap perfectly to my small-boned ankles without punching additional holes. Would love to see these features incorporated in a dressier shoe for special events and competitions.

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Dec 22, 2009 7:29:48 PM
Reviewer: Anonymous from Fort Wayne, Indiana

Overall:

I am really happy with these shoes. I bought them for teaching Zumba. My dance background is in ballroom, and I love that I can dance actual Latin techniques in these shoes. They do run small. I have very small feet (wmn\'s size 4B). I wear a 3.5 in Nike kids tennis shoes. I bought Bloch\'s in a size 5, and I still could have gone 1/2 size bigger I think. I\'ve been wearing thinner socks with them and they are increasingly comfortable as I break them in, like they are forming to my foot. I have a lot of past injuries and was worried about not having enough support in these, but I am feeling just fine teaching 2 nights per week in them.

Bloch Sfx Split Flex
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 8:20:24 PM
Reviewer: Meadowlark from

Overall:

Amazing shoe. Even though everyone seems to be saying they run small, I think the issue is that women are notorious for wearing their shoes too small with their toes hanging over the front edge. I ordered my normal size (8) and they fit perfectly. No heel slippage, plenty of room in the toe box; this is a wide shoe, as opposed to a women's B. Great flexibility. Great non-skid. Wonderful comfort. These will rock when I dance the Lindy Hop at my son's wedding.

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Dec 17, 2009 8:12:29 AM
Reviewer: Terry A from Indiana

Overall:

I wear a 7, ordered an 8. Because of the way they were laced upon arrival, I thought they were still too small. After adjusting the laces, they're just right. I wore them to Zumba yesterday and noticed a difference right away, much easier to move around with the Blochs. The split sole will take some getting used to, but so far I really enjoy the flex. Wish I had ordered pink instead of black, but oh well. Thanks, Zappos, for your great customer support. You always score five stars with me!

Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
Posted: Dec 16, 2009 9:19:11 PM
Reviewer: Cornelia v from California

Overall:

These are dance shoes, true to size. If you\'re used to wearing dance shoes, buy your regular dance shoe size. The shoes are constructed so that dancers can go en pointe wearing them, so they should be snug. I followed online advice and ordered up, and the shoes were way too big. I bought them for zumba, not for ballet, and they were uncomfortably large. They\'re even too big to walk around in. Remember, they\'re not designed to be street shoes.

Bloch Dance Sneaker
Posted: Dec 15, 2009 6:42:40 AM
Reviewer: KC from North Carolina

Overall:

I bought this specifically for Zumba. It is like night and day from trying to Zumba in an aerobic shoe. I can actually move (dance). It does run narrow. I did size up 1/2 size. This shoe is very light weight and flexible.