Bloch Amalgam SKU: #7660049

Gina B

from Central Texas

I wear a 4.5B. I ordered these in a 5, and they were a tad small and narrow. I was hoping that they would stretch a bit after a couple of Zumba sessions...no such luck. Looking back, I should've just exchanged the 5s for a 5.5s.

Anonymous

from Eugene, OR

I really wanted this shoe. I am sending back the second pair because one size larger was not enough. I guess the reviewer who said go a "full size up" meant like from 7.5 to 8.5 but I didn't understand that and now I do. The shoe is so soft and feels so good. I can hardly wait for what I hope to be the correct size to arrive!

Kristi A

from Louisville

I purchased these shoes for Zumba. I wanted something that would slide and pivot without much grab. They have no cushion, but that hasn't been a problem. Finding my size took three tries because they are flat at the toe, so I kept going longer, but they only got wider. They do stretch. Overall, they are a good shoe.

Anonymous

from Petersburg, IL

I love these shoes. They are light and comfortable and perfect for Zumba. They do run small. I had to get a full size larger. They look great too.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike

Dulcie M

from NY

Definitely buy a size to size and a half larger! When I took these out of the box I started laughing like a fool. They were listed as a 10.5, um not! They are probably more like an 8. Back they go. Bummer! I'm putting off my Zumba workouts because I need a good shoe that won't grab the carpet. Have to hunt some more.

Brands I'd also recommend: dansko, nike, merell

Anonymous

from Dallas, TX

I don't know enough about dance shoes to give a full review, but, in my opinion these are meant to be worn w/out socks. And manufacture states they run a full size small. I suggest ordering a full size larger than your true shoe size not your typical shoe size. For example, I am a true size 6, however most shoes I buy a 6.5; all running shoes and work-out shoes I buy a 7. I bought these in a 7.5 and they were too big. So, I recommend buying these in the same size you would buy running shoes. (For example, if you wear a 6.5 and typically wear 7 running shoes and buy a 7 in these). These are very flexible, very comfortable. However, I am returning my 7.5 white for a 7 in black.

Brands I'd also recommend: Ryka for cross-trainers.

Tracy w

from Madison, Ohio

These may be dancing shoes made a company that specializes in protecting dancer's feet but I am no dancer. I am a "body builder" and personal trainer and spend most of my time on my feet in the gym. There are no other shoes I'd rather wear to lift than these. I can wear them all day. They are perfect. Try and order 1 to 1 1/2 sizes larger than your true size.

Brands I'd also recommend: Nike Musique

Jen

I can tell these would be super comfortable if they fit me. They run really narrow. My foot is not narrow but it's not wide (e.g. that is, I don't have to buy shoes in a wide, but some brands are too narrow for me). I think those of you have long narrow feet will love this shoe. It's very flexible and soft but seems well-made. And, honestly, it's better-looking in person. I gave it 5 stars for comfort because I can tell it just doesn't fit me but would be super-comfortable if it did.

Wendy W

from Topeka, KS

I do Taekwondo and need shoes for support. I bought these 1 full size larger than I usually wear based on the reviews and found they were way too big. They also don't have enough support for what I need. They are nice shoes though and looked like very good quality.

Brands I'd also recommend: Leo's

Rosa S

from Vermont

This shoes were too slippery to do Zumba. I almost fell a few times, so I returned them and I am still looking for a good pair. Order one size bigger.

Anonymous

from Salida, Colorado

I love this shoe. I wear a 7.5 and the 8.5 fits perfectly with a thin sock.

Brands I'd also recommend: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio

Anonymous

from Philadelphia, PA

They definitely run a size small (I'm a 5 or 5.5 and I got a 6). I have to wear super thin socks with them because my feet blistered when I went without. I bought them for Zumba. They definitely help with spins and gliding, much better than running sneakers though they don't offer much support.

Sandy M

from Manhattan Beach, CA

I've used this shoe for Zumba and Salsa dancing. It's a tad slippery for Zumba, but its manageable once you get a grip on where the sole sticks and slides. It's much less bulky than other dance sneakers which is good for fast moves; however, you compromise cushioning and support. It's a perfect practice shoe for ballroom dancing/Latin etc.. Buy a full size up. I have a narrow foot and would say that narrow to regular width feet will do well with this shoe.

Anonymous

from St. Paul, MN

I wear a size 10 street shoe and ordered these in an 11 and they fit perfectly. The leather is soft and conforming, just as I'd hoped. I am a ballroom dancer and somewhat tall, so I like having flat practice shoes for classes. I need to put a small insert in the shoe for extra arch support, but I need to do that in almost all shoes. I especially like the fact that they are sleek and not clunky like some other dance sneakers. Very useful shoes.

K

They weigh next to nothing, which is why I bought them. But after two and a half months of hard use in hip hop and zumba classes, the soles are peeling off from the shoe at the edges. Sometimes the edges that are no longer attached fold under the shoe.

Anonymous

from Los Angeles, ca

I wear a size 4 and the 5.5 was the best fit. Super cute shoe, great for dance classes or dancing at the club! Great for hip hop, samba, salsa. The heel has a bit too much grip for my taste, however. I like to spin on my heels as well as toes, and this shoe makes it tough.

Tracy

from Washington, DC

I loved these shoes the first few weeks I wore them for Zumba (3x per week). I bought them a size larger, as suggested and they fit perfectly when I first put them on. However, since they are leather they stretch out. Now my foot is swimming in the shoe and it doesn't stay on properly. I've tried adding inserts but it doesn't help. They are useless now.

Anonymous

I paid a little more to get the free there and back shipping in case they didn't fit. I wear an 8W or 8 1/2, so I followed advice and ordered size 9. They fit great. I needed arch support for Taekwondo, and they are working great. (I've developed plantar fasciitis and can't go barefoot anymore.) Just slightly slippery on concrete, but almost perfect: good pivoting ability. Best shoes for what I needed. The other martial artists were jealous.