Bloch Arabian Ballerina III SKU: #7812574

Anonymous

These run quite small. I followed the advice of a reviewer and went with my European size, but had to return them. I am an 8½ in most American shoes, but do best in a 39 (generally translated as a 9) in European shoes. I have reordered these in a 39½ and I am hoping they fit. They are nicely crafted shoes, in a nice, neutral gray. They are packaged in a pink organza bag in a pink box: looking very sweet and feminine.

Anonymous

from NYC

I am a loyal customer and have 4 pairs of Bloch's. I am an 11 in all of them, even though I am a size 10 1/2 usually. In these, I could barely fit my foot into the 11. Order a full size up, if not more. They are beautiful though, and I hate having to return them.

Brands I'd also recommend: French Sole

Anonymous

from Norwalk, CT

I cannot say enough about these flats, they are so comfortable! Definitely go half a size up, you will be happy that you did. I am definitely going to be ordering these in other colors.

Anonymous

These shoes are amazing! They rubbed a bit at first on my heels but once you break them in, they're perfect. They're also super flattering! They make my feet look simple but sexy. I'm usually a 9.5 and I ordered a 40.5 which fit great.

Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

I usually wear a size 42, and this size 42 was too small, but I love the style and will re-order as soon as the larger size is available.

Anonymous

from Massachusetts

As other reviewers have noted, the sizing info is not accurate. I am a US 11 and usually a 42 fits fine. These in 42 are short and don't seem likely to stretch much. Beautifully made--excellent quality and design. Sadly, they will have to go back.

Anonymous

These shoes require no breaking in. They fit like a slipper and like most slippers, they have no support. I own 5 pairs of this brand. One of my complaints is that the sole is too thin. I always add a full rubber sole and heel, which adds to the overall cost to maintain this type of shoe. Also, the sizing is off. Order at least 1/2 to a full size larger. Despite these problems, I love this brand.

Kathy

from new york

I'm a size 8 in J.Crew ballet flats but normally a size 8.5. This shoe definitely runs small! Ordering a half size up worked for me. It's hard to tell at first because while the size 8.5 technically fit, the fact the shoe pulls in toward the middle puts more pressure on your toes. Also, try them on at the end of the day when your feet are the most swollen!

Anonymous

While I like the color and style, they were quite small compared to another pair of Bloch's I recently ordered. Overall this brand is inconsistent in sizing between styles.

Brands I'd also recommend: Frye Carson

Claudia

These deserve 5 stars! They are incredibly comfy, attractive and well made. I'm a 6.5 to 7 US and a 37 in European sizes however I always go up 1/2 a size with Bloch and these were no exception. I got a 37.5 and they fit like a dream. Love these flats!

Brands I'd also recommend: frye, sam edelman

Anonymous

from Seattle, WA

The best flat I have ever purchased. Enough support and comfort as well as flexibility. Very pretty and stable shoe.

Anonymous

I usually wear a size 6.5 but the 7 fits better in this shoe. I had a pair before that I wore out because they were so comfortable. I had forgotten about the break-in period where they're chafing the back of my heel. Know it'll be worth it though!

Anonymous

I like these quite a lot! Very chic. I did have to order a full size and a half larger than I normally wear! The sole is very thin, as expected, so they are best for light walking.

Anonymous

from Washington, DC

These shoes are wonderful. They do run a half size small and take a bit of breaking in but are lovely once you've done so. I give them 5 stars.

Sarah c

I am conflicted about these shoes. I bought a pair and wore them twice and a large patch of leather on the side came off when someone lightly brushed up against me. Looking at the construction of the shoes the way in which the top leather was adhered to the sole looked sloppy. I got a replacement pair, and the L is wearing different from the R (the left shoe leather on the toe area has softened up a lot and is creasing a lot, but the right shoe is still very smooth). Either type of wearing is fine with me - I just wish it was the same on both shoes (and the uneven wearing is making them fit a bit differently on the feet which drives me a bit crazy). I do like the style and simplicity of the shoe - nice and simple classy flats that do not make your feet look huge. I ordered a smaller size as other posters suggested.

Anonymous

from Portland, Maine

These shoes are really comfortable and the leather is high quality -- it's not stiff, so it won't dig into your feet. I did, however, go up half a size. The pink is a really fun color that makes an everyday outfit much more interesting...works great with navy.