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Bloch Simona SKU: #7463165

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  • The Simona has a reinforced heel, closed toe and heel cups, making it perfect for progressive social dances, as well as standard ballroom and tango.
  • The slim, straight heel is positioned for stability and is well-adapted to progressive dancers where the dancer is often traveling backwards.
  • Leather upper.
  • Features a self-locking buckle, which is great for quick changes.
  • Comfortable suede sole provides support and flexibility for a greater range of movement.
  • Cushioned insole for comfort, shock absorption, and to protect the metatarsals.
  • Suede outsole.
  • 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).
  • Heel Height: 2 12 in
  • Weight: 5 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 6. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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83% "Felt true to size" 88% "Felt true to width" 87% "Moderate arch support"
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    Bloch Simona Reviews

    2 people found this review helpful  

    June 30, 2008

    Anonymous

    from Virginia

    Dance shoe - Great shoe, comfortable, well cushioned, good heel height. Wish dress shoes could feel so good!

    Brands I'd also recommend: Prari

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 29, 2008

    Lisa C

    from Leesburg, Va.

    The Sneakers of High Heels - These heels are very comfortable, like wearing sneakers! I will probably wear them more just as dress shoes that as dance shoes despite the suede sole.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 15, 2008

    Sf G

    from San Francisco, CA

    Lovely Dance Shoe - These work well for Argentine Tango. There is nice padding under the ball of the foot. The heel is a comfortable height. The buckles are great! Very easy to use.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    December 31, 2008

    Anonymous

    from St. Louis, MO

    Love the shoes - I was impressed with the fact that the site carried shoes in sizes not commonly available. Having larger feet, I have difficulty buying, especially if I can't try on the shoe first. The return policy made this much less of a worry and the order came so fast I was very pleasantly surprised. I will be making more purchases from this site and I have already spread the word to co-workers.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Excellent arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    March 9, 2009

    Julier

    from California

    Look better than they feel - These are just okay. I've had dance shoes from other brands that are more comfortable, though. The problem isn't the fit; it's that there appears to be not enough padding under the ball of the foot. There's just barely enough padding to make it though a 45 minute lesson. I'll try adding gel inserts. I like the buckle arrangement and the heel height is perfect.

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    Great Support

    Felt true to width

     

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    About Bloch

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    Bloch´s philosophy of listening to dancers is still as strong today as it was when Jacob Bloch made his first pair of pointe shoes in 1932. Bloch arrived from Europe in 1931 at the height of the Great Depression and began making shoes by hand in the workshop where he lived.

    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.

    Additional Bloch Simona Reviews

    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 4, 2009

    from Atlanta, GA

    Comfortable dancing shoes - They fit like a glove. Well worth the money.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 15, 2009

    Lvgatchalian

    from Louisiana

    Good fit for the very 1st day of wearing, very comfortable all through the 3 hours of dancing.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Excellent arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    May 4, 2009

    from New Jersey

    Graceful in comfort - This shoe is simply amazing where comfort is an issue! I love how they fit - especially if you have not quite a narrow foot. I am in between a narrow and a medium width. It is a great looking shoe and makes me feel very graceful!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt true to width

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    May 8, 2009

    Jill B

    from Owosso, Michigan

    Unbelievable Product and Service! My firstborn is getting married on June 6th and I wanted a gold shoe that was both stylish and comfortable. I literally ordered this Bloch ballroom shoe less than 12 hours ago and was shocked to see it on my doorstep today. I did not order any special shipping either! The shoes are beautiful and very comfortable. I know I will be able to wear them throughout the entire wedding/reception. I am a ballroom dance teacher also and will recommend these shoes to my students.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Excellent arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    June 14, 2009

    Anonymous

    from Atlanta, GA

    I ordered these shoes looking for something comfortable but not frumpy. They are FABULOUSLY comfortable, true to size, and pretty. I should have thought about them being made for dance floors - I was looking for something to wear to walk in at work. That being said, I love them and will look into getting them re-soled for daily wear b/c I love the way they feel.

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    2 people found this review helpful  

    June 21, 2009

    Rocio M

    from Lakewood, California

    I love these shoes! I needed to buy a half size larger than my regular shoes. They are so comfortable. I went dancing for several hours and my feet were very happy! I need to own another pair.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    2 people found this review helpful  

    July 2, 2009

    Erin

    from Delaware

    I bought these shoes after beginning ballroom dance classes. The shoes are both comfortable and supportive. They have the proper soles for ballroom dancing and the special buckle helps you to get the perfect fit. They are padded as well which allows you to dance longer without tired feet. I would definitely recommend these shoes to others starting out in ballroom dancing.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    2 people found this review helpful  

    July 16, 2009

    Anonymous

    from Rhode Island

    I am very pleased with this shoe. A friend has it and loves wearing it. In fact, I have noticed a number of women wearing this particular style. I tried on my friends before I purchased mine. It is a very comfortable shoe with a lot of suppport, style and easy to dance in.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    2 people found this review helpful  

    July 28, 2009

    Eva

    from Atlanta, GA

    Size 11 too small - What was I thinking? That an 11 would actually be an 11... Story of my life. Half a size too small - they don't come larger. I think the hard rim of the toe box would have broken in, but the stiff heel cup - unlikely or with blisters... Not a keeper for me.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Magdesians Lilly

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    August 19, 2009

    Joyce

    from New York

    Now this is a first. I usually have to break in shoes, but I wore these brand new shoes dancing for 3 hours and not only did my feet not hurt, but I had started to develop a blister on one of my toes, and thought I couldn't go dancing that night. When I gingerly put these shoes, expecting my toe to hurt, I felt nothing; the cushioning inside the shoe was so soothing. Fabulous shoes; wish I could get them in ivory or bone color. Going to order in black. The gold looks too bright in the photos.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 3, 2009

    Anonymous

    from Seattle

    I tried the Capezio version of this style, the cross strap style, and found them so snug in the toe, I gave them away! The Bloch version fits me better and has some nice padding. Flexible in the toe area and stiff for support in the arch. The black suede soles look very sleek overall. I'm going to wear them salsa dancing. We'll see how my feet are after a few hours. One side note, I wear a 7, but I have very stout strong legs and so the ankle strap barely made it around my ankle. They looked nice on, though.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 15, 2009

    Anonymous

    from Atlanta, GA

    I loved this shoe when I first put it on! It is immediately comfortable and stays on your heel and foot. I like it better than the DanceLites I have been wearing for years! You might want to order a half size larger than street shoe size if you want to put pads under the balls of your feet, but the padding is adequate without it. It is well made and is well balanced. I like the X strap because it holds your foot in the shoe really well, but doesn't bind or pinch your ankle. No complaints about this shoe at all. Of course, if it doesn't work for you, you can just send it back, order another size, etc. I love Zappos! Their customer service is the best of any kind of online store! Keep up the good work, Zappos!

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 24, 2009

    Marie O

    from Bush, LA

    I wanted shoes for dancing and these are great! They are very comfortable, just the right height, and attractive. I do have some difficulty buckling the straps but I hope to do better with more practice.\r\nAfter shopping in many stores for dancing shoes, shopping at Zappos was the best. I had many shoes from which to choose and got just what I wanted.\r\nThe service was fantastic; I ordered on Wednesday and my shoes were at my home on Friday.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 26, 2009

    Anonymous

    from Colorado Springs

    I bought these to wear to a wedding. These shoes are made for dancing. They have the cork sole for non-slip, and totally adjustable strap for a perfect fit on the ankle. Super comfortable. I usually wear 10.5 wide, which is very difficult to find. These were available in a 10.5, but I had to settle for a medium width, but it turned out to be just fine. The only thing I would have preferred is that the gold could have been toned down a bit so not so bright. But overall, a great shoe.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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    3 people found this review helpful  

    November 7, 2009

    Anonymous

     

    Great shoes. Use for Argentine tango and they were comfortable the first time I used them, no breaking in time. I needed 1/2 size larger than my regular shoes.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

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