Bloch Nicola
- 5 stars 68%
- 4 stars 18%
- 3 stars 0%
- 2 stars 11%
- 1 star 4%
Description
- The Nicola is a beautiful and feminine Latin competition and Salsa shoe. The narrow tapered heel and T-strap provide support and make it a great shoe for social ballroom dancing. The self locking buckle is great for quick changes and the suede sole is flexible and supportive for a greater range of movement.
- The elegantly slim, tapered heel is placed in the middle of the heel for stability.
- Full heel cup offers support.
- Leather upper.
- Self-locking buckle.
- Cushioned insole for comfort, shock absorption, and to protect the metatarsals.
- Suede outsole, perfect for turns and slides.
- This style runs smaller than marked. The manufacturer recommends going a half size larger than your normal size (if you are trying to accommodate a wide width, please order a full size larger than your normal size).
- Measurements:
- Heel Height: 2 1⁄2 in
- Weight: 4 oz
- Product measurements were taken using size 6, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Bloch loved watching ballet and visited many dance studios. At one such studio, he noticed a young dancer who was having trouble staying on pointe. Bloch promised he would make her a better pair of shoes, and so he did. After that, Bloch´s reputation for making good dance shoes spread rapidly.
At Bloch, the respect the company has for its clients' art is infinite. Contributing to a dancer's artistry, in even the slightest way is the ultimate Bloch goal. Admittedly jealous of their clients' artistic ability, Bloch is proud to contribute confidence and beauty through the best dance footwear in the world.
Fit Survey:
- 0% Full size too large
- 8% Half size too Large
- 48% True to size
- 24% Half size too small
- 20% Full size too small
- 83% Felt true to width
- 17% Felt narrower than marked
- 0% Felt wider than marked
- 19% Excellent arch support
- 62% Moderate arch support
- 19% No arch support
Customer Reviews
Bloch Nicola
Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 28 reviews.
Top Positive Review
2 people found this review helpful.
Love these shoes! Felt like old favorites on the second use. I wear either and 8 or 8.5 and the 8.5 were perfect. I wear them for Latin dancing and they're the perfect heel height, flexibility, and grip. Will be replacing with the same again and again.
Read more » « Show less March 8, 2012 by Miss KTop Critical Review
2 people found this review helpful.
I always make use of others' reviews but have never written any myself, so it's time to pay it forward! I purchased these directly from a Bloch store as baby's first pair of ballroom dance shoes (for salsa and Latin dance). At first, I was delighted because, compared to regular heels they felt much lighter, made turns and spins easier to execute, and didn't cut in or leave blisters (except in one spot on one of my big toes due to the one too-tight lowest strap digging in after hours of dancing). However, as a reviewer below noted, they quickly lost their luster due to their lack of support. There is almost no cushioning in the front for your metatarsal pads and this will cause much pain in the long run considering that in Latin dances your weight is usually on the ball of your foot. Also, at this price point, the material quality is poor. I used them 1-2x/week for only about 3 months and the leather is already scraping off on the heels and straps. If only Bloch could use the comfort and technology of their DRT dance sneaker and apply it to their ballroom heels! I'm still on a quest for the perfect salsa shoe, but I did a side-by-side comparison in my apartment wearing both the Blochs and my new Very Fines (S9216) and the difference was significant! The ball of my foot in the Blochs could feel every step/pounding of the floor and I felt much more unstable. The Very Fines provided more shock absorption/cushioning and noticeably felt sturdier. The Blochs actually felt completely flimsy next to these! These shoes would only be suitable for someone doing very light dancing for very short periods of time. Good luck and happy dancing!
Read more » « Show less March 31, 2011 by Anonymous- Sort by:
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Love these shoes! Felt like old favorites on the second use. I wear either and 8 or 8.5 and the 8.5 were perfect. I wear them for Latin dancing and they're the perfect heel height, flexibility, and grip. Will be replacing with the same again and again.
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- Miss K - customer
- from Sao Paulo, Brazil
- March 8, 2012
One of my favorite dancing shoes. I can dance for hours with the Bloch shoes. Truly comfortable. They don't hurt your feet at all. I Own Block Nicola in different colors. Love it. Highly recommended for ballroom dancing. Great arch support.
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- Lyna N - customer
- from Tukwila, Washington
- October 14, 2011
I love these shoes! I was worried when I purchased them because of a few negative reviews on here. I went to a local dance shop and tried on lots of shoes. These were the only shoes that would fit my narrow feet. They only had them in black and it was going to take almost 2 weeks for them to get them in. So I ordered them from Zappos and got them a lot faster! Plus if they didn't fit for some reason there was no worries because of the free shipping both ways. I love that! About the shoes now. They are very pretty. The tan color looks great with every color of dress/ outfit. The color is perfect as it doesn't draw too much attention to your feet. I did have to order a 1/2 size larger because the heel area fit to tight. They are so comfortable and I love that the strap you just pull on to tighten, you don't have to search for the hole. My feet feel great while dancing and afterward. I dance at least 5 hours a week and have had them for about a month and no problems so far. One small disappointment and the pull strap leather has started peeling where it tightens at. Not too big of a deal right now, hopefully the strap won't tear completely. Still don't regret my purchase though. =)
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- Jess - customer
- July 14, 2011
These shoes look great on. They are so light. Great for salsa dancing. I order both the black and the natural.
I'd also recommend: Freed
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- Eddylee A - customer
- February 5, 2011
Love the shoes. I was wearing regular dress shoes for salsa lessons and then I bought these and yes they made a difference! Bought a half size smaller than what I usually wear and that was perfect. Wore them with thin socks while breaking them in.
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- Diane - customer
- from Davenport, Iowa
- December 5, 2010
