Bloch Fonteyn SKU: #7740107

Anonymous

from New York, NY

These are the most adorable ballerina shoes. The leather is so soft. They were too narrow for my widish foot but they still looked awesome. The American sizing is off so go by the European ones. I would also recommend having them resoled as soon as you get them to extend their life.

Anonymous

I have a narrow foot and found that these fit well even though others I've tried have not fit in the heel. I would buy another pair in another color.

Anonymous

from Montana

Really cute and very well made. Incredibly soft, and the shimmer is very subtle.

M P

from Bethlehem, PA

I really like these flats. I got them in the stone/putty color and they go with everything. They are a classic ballet flat; well made, nice solid heel and no toe cleavage (hard to find lately) but, as with flats in general, no arch support. One issue: they seem to run a small, I am usually a 7 (sometimes even a 6 1/2 in sandals) but had to exchange for the 7 1/2. Luckily that is easy to do with Zappos!

Jennifer P

from United States

Lovely shoes! The inside material feels delicious on my feet, and even the shoe packaging is beautiful. I think I may take them to a cobbler to add additional protection so they won't wear out too fast. For Americans, I usually wear a 9 1/2, and I ordered a size 40, which fits.

Weisman

from Mill Valley, CA

This is a fantastic shoe. Both of my young (6 and 9) daughters have a pair that they've been wearing for about 3 years. The shoes are super comfortable and stretch as your foot grows. I'm now buying one of my daughters a new pair in the adult size because she loved them so much. A great shoe your child will turn to for many occasions for many years.

Danae A

from Tennessee

I needed white flats to wear with my wedding dress, and these fit the bill perfectly. They're pretty and polished, and with Bloch there's no need to sacrifice comfort in the name of fashion. As other reviewers have noted, your best bet for the perfect fit is to pick your size according to European sizing.

Anonymous

from Boston

These are worth the price. They are the only flats that feel good on me that are not the driving type flats. These actually make your feet look nice. They felt a little tight at first, but after you wear them for 10 minutes they feel perfect. Just like slippers.

Anonymous

This is my third pair of Bloch shoes and I love them. I wear a size 10 and have a wide foot. With this brand I need to size up to a 41 in the flats. The leather is buttery soft and the shoes are very comfortable. I've never got a blister from them. I always get compliments with them.

Brands I'd also recommend: robert clergerie, tori burch

S.E.

from Idaho

I am an 8 Medium. These fit perfect, so my advice is "True to size." I felt like a little girl opening the pretty pink box. Also comes with a pretty pink shoe bag. My inner girl and outer adult are truly happy. I believe in the tooth fairy, and Zappos’ speed of light delivery. How do they do that? Be happy with the "Fonteyn," yes they are a little bit pricey, but worth it.

Brands I'd also recommend: Clarks, Indigo, Corso Como, Havaianas, Dansko, Ugg

Anonymous

from Washington, DC

I liked these so much, I ordered a second pair. Terrific work shoes that are more durable than others like them.

Amanda F

from Vermont

I just love these. They are totally girlie and perfect. I wear them with jeans and skirts. I think they are true to size. I do not agree with the other reviews about them being too tight. Maybe a bit too high of price for what they are, but I like them none the less.

Anonymous

A wonderfully soft and comfortable shoe! I usually have a hard time finding flats that fit around my narrow heel. These fit in the heel but are tight in the toe box. I'm hoping the toe box will stretch with wear.

Andrea F

from Madison, Wisconsin

These shoes are really cute and feminine even on a size 11 foot and they don't look "silly". They look professional and cute at the same time. They are super comfortable right out of the box and I am able to put in my own arch support with no slipping or any other problems. The shoes are now my favorites ever because they go great with everything from jeans to a dress. I am getting rid of all my wannabees like them. I love them and highly recommend them to anyone.

JessicaLeef

from Austin, TX

Love these shoes. Heed the reviews and order a 1/2 size up. I didn't the first time and had to reorder. The next size up fit perfectly. You can also adjust the fit slightly with the drawstring bow - just like the classic Bloch ballet dance shoe. Got a small blister the first time I wore them, but the leather is so supple they fit beautifully the next time. Classic styling (low enough vamp, but no "toe cleavage"), high-quality leather and construction, I will wear these a ton! The leather bottoms are a little slick, FYI. Looking to get them in other colors too.

Sandra C

from Long Beach, CA

Read about how comfortable this shoe is, but unfortunately, it was way too big. I wear a size 11 - length okay, but too wide and slipped off.

Anonymous

from Tucson, AZ

These are beautiful shoes but they do run a bit small. I am a dancer, so I prefer my shoes snug and have never ordered anything bigger than a 7.5 but these were just too snug. I went to a size 8 and they are perfect but they are still a bit narrow and need to broken in a bit. I've never had an issue with a shoe being too small or narrow for my foot since I'm a tried and true 7.5 but these run small so heed the other advice and order a half size up. I think once these mold to my foot a bit more they will be perfect. I was worried about them being slippery since the bottom is like a dance show but there is a small corner of rubber on the heel that grips well so that is not an issue. They are super cute but I got them in hopes of wearing them for an upcoming trip to Europe. I'm still planning on bringing them but they are not the "ultimate walking" flat I was hoping they would be. If you are looking for something more heavy duty but still stylish with a "ballet flat" look, I recommend the Merrell barefoot wonder glove. They're not as cute as these but if you're willing to compromise on style for comfort and convenience (i.e. I could hike in the Merrells and then go to dinner without worrying about my ugly clunky hiking boots or I could walk all around the city in a cute outfit in them instead of everyday sneakers), then get the Merrells. If style is more important to you and you're willing to suffer a bit, then get the Bloch's! They are still comfy but they definitely don't feel heavy duty enough to carry me through a whole day of walking through a city in comfort.

Brands I'd also recommend: Merrell Barefoot Wonder Glove