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Bloch Tap-Flex SKU #7136738(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Full leather split sole tap shoe.
- Non Slip pro balance pad.
- Leather stacked heel.
- New Tap Plates.
- Sound Boards.
- Hard leather outsole and Kashmir Lining.
- The success of the tap flex comes from its ability to be aesthetically flexible whilst maintaining crucial support.
- 5/8" heel.
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- 55% "Felt a full size larger than marked"
- 94% "Felt true to width"
- 58% "No arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 40 Reviews Total
Posted: Oct 8, 2009
Reviewer: M P from Whittier
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Very comfortable tap shoe with pliable soft leather upper. It is lined inside (synthetic soft material), which is great if you don\'t want to wear them with socks. The Bloch design at the heel curves at the back tendon and is quite pliable, adding to the comfort. \r\n\r\nThe laces could be just a tad longer and I am considering buying replacement laces that are not too long, not too short (considering my foot is not wide or fat, I was surprised at the laces\' shortness). \r\n\r\nI\'m a beginner at tap, so I can\'t really judge the tap quality, although it all sounds fine to me. \r\n\r\nOverall, a good shoe for this tap newbie.
Posted: Aug 16, 2009
Reviewer: Rebecca H from Dublin Ohio
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My daughter loves them. They are so soft, flexible and light. My daughter has not worn socks with them and has yet no blisters. Her "wings" are easier now with this shoe.
Posted: Jul 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Mill Valley, California
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BUY A FULL SIZE LARGER THAN YOUR USUAL SIZE! These are wonderful, comfortable tap shoes, but they run really small. I wear them without any sock at all, and still needed a 7 1/2 when my usual size is a 6 1/2. Save yourself the trouble of returning a pair and exchanging them. GREAT SHOES! Happy tapping!
Posted: May 27, 2009
Reviewer: from Atlanta, GA
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I love my new Bloch Tap-Flex's. They are extremely comfortable right out of the box, and the taps sound great. I love the extra adjustability afforded by laces. I ordered one size larger than my street shoe size and they fit fine. I think I could also comfortably wear 1/2 size larger than street shoes (Zappos was out of size 9 at the time). If I had ordered my street shoe size I'm afraid they would have been a bit too short. I also like the unisex style because I hate dancing in heels!
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Zappos for my dancing needs!
After going to two dance stores and not finding my size, I went online to Zappos and was ecstatic to see that they had it! I love the split sole as they're much more flexible than ones without it. I only wish the laces were a tad bit longer. Otherwise, I love them and love Zappos!
Additional Brand Information
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.
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Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Manhattan, KS
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Really comfortable shoe but runs small -
This is an extremely flexible comfortable shoe, maybe a little too flexible. The shoe does run at least 1/2 size too small. The toe box fits perfectly.
Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: Jen from Iowa
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Great for beginning tapper!
Bought these for a beginning tap class I started a few months back. I bought a 1/2 size bigger then my regular size and they fit great. Definitely not for a wide footed person. They are very soft and flexible.
Posted: Mar 16, 2009
Reviewer: Charlotte G from Wallington, NJ
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Bloch Tap-Flex -
I ordered your Bloch Tap-Flex shoes for my 15 year old nephew who is in a lot of dance competitions. Just out of the box, they were very comfortable, with no break-in time needed. He really puts them through their paces, and they wear extremely well. I am very happy with the purchase of these shoes (and so is he)!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Can't recommend others as these are specialized shoes, but if tap shoes are needed, these are great!
Posted: Feb 4, 2009
Reviewer: from Northern Michigan
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Fits like a soft leather glove -
Very comfortable shoe that fits true to size. Good flex design for a beginner like me. I'm an AA and it fits perfectly. Good quality in the construction of the shoe.
Posted: Nov 6, 2008
Reviewer: from Oregon
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Walking on air -
I'm new to tap and was looking for a shoe that is comfortable to dance in and versatile with different outfits. This shoe provides all that, and the only minor concern for me is it lacks the arch support I'd like, but with inserts it's perfect! Definitely recommend this shoe.
Posted: Oct 16, 2008
Reviewer: from Morgan Hill, CA
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Comfy and flexible - The shoe fits like a glove. It was a little snug at first. I wear between a size 7 and 7.5. If you plan on wearing thicker socks then a 7.5 might work best. The cashmere lining is soft and silky. I like that the shoe has a flexible sole making it easier to perform the steps. The heel height is perfect too.
Posted: Sep 9, 2008
Reviewer: from Cincinnati, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
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I was somewhat disappointed in the support and flexibility of the shoe. I also have a pair of the Bloch T strap heel and I much prefer that shoe to this one. I think it is a better balanced shoe and much more comfortable when dancing. My knees are more stressed and tired after dancing in the tap flex. Maybe the heel should be just a little higher. I think you would be able to strike a better sound out of the taps. You tend to fall back on the heel in this shoe.
Posted: Jul 31, 2008
Reviewer: Patricia from AL
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Nice soft leather -
These buttery, soft leather tap shoes are so comfortable, and bought the same size shoe as my foot. They fit great!
Posted: Jul 20, 2008
Reviewer: Tracy from Arkansas
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great tap shoe -
My daughter loves them; they came "broke in already".
Posted: Jul 2, 2008
Reviewer: from Maryland
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great tap shoes -
These are great tap shoes. My daughter says they are comfortable right out of the box. She wears a size 3 and we ordered a women’s 6. They fit great! Would recommend these tap shoes.
Posted: Jun 21, 2008
Reviewer: Shirley from California
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Haven't tapped yet, but -
These shoes feel very comfortable. I find shoes vary so much in fit that I'm not really sure of my true size. I have shoes from 10M-11-1/2N. I have a long; slightly narrow foot, and long toes. Many shoes squeeze me in the toe box, but not these; many times narrows are a little too narrow. These are 11-1/2 narrow, and fit me perfectly. They're soft, and yet supportive, with a high, solid toe box and soft, cushy lining. They felt like ‘my shoes’ the minute I put them on. I don't feel much arch support in them, which works fine for me. I haven't tapped in decades, so I'll have to see how that part goes!!
Posted: Dec 11, 2007
Reviewer: Nanette from Long Beach, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great Tap Shoe!
We ordered this shoe for my daughter and she loves it! She normally wears a girls 4/women's 6, but other comments suggested ordering a size larger, so I ordered her a women's 7 and it fit perfectly. She said this is the most comfortable tap shoe she's ever had.
Posted: Sep 1, 2007
Reviewer: Alesa from Knoxville, TN
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Sounds great, but the sizing seems unpredictable -
I wear a 5.5 street size shoes and ordered these in 6 based on Bloch's sizing chart and reviews here. These shoes were still too small, so I ended up ordering and keeping a 6.5, which feels slightly big. I'm concerned that they may be really too big once the leather stretches, but there's no way I could start out with the too-tight size 6. On a better note, the sound is GREAT. They are comfortable with thin socks and don't seem to need any break-in period. Of course, Zappos' service has been great. These shoes are nothing to look at, but the sound and manufacturing quality are there. Just be aware that it may be hard to zero in on the best size for you.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: So Danca. Looks great ,but doesn't sound as good.
Posted: Aug 1, 2007
Reviewer: Debsunberg from Los Angeles, CA
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Great dance shoe for my daughter -
This is a great shoe for tap dancing. Extremely comfortable and flexible, yet provides the support needed. I only gave it a 4-star for the looks since it is a typical tap shoe and you really are not going for style! This is my daughter's second pair of Bloch's tap-flex and we will continue to buy them as her foot grows.
Posted: Jul 21, 2007
Reviewer: from Maryland
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
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Great tap shoe -
Very comfy shoe, ordered up half a size as recommended by other reviewers...
