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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.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-23 19:20:19
Reviewer:Anonymous
from CT, Hartford
Overall Rating:
Very satisfied with these shoes. I'm taking Zumba classes and the shoes are perfect for it. The only thing, here's a trick, they come in 1-2 sizes smaller then advertised. I wear size 8, so I returned the pair in that size and bought another one, size 9. I heard from my friends, they had exactly same situation with this shoes. But size 9 worked! Just have to know.
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Bloch Sienna | Bloch Sienna
2009-11-22 12:14:58
Reviewer:Anonymous
from Marco Island, FL
Overall Rating:
I call these my magic dancing shoes! We started ballroom lessons and didn't take the plunge right away for shoes, but these make all the difference. The suede bottoms give plenty of slide and glide action, and the ankle strap makes you so confident that you're not going to lose a shoe in the middle of a turn. The heel height and width was perfect; not too high, not too skinny. A really solid feeling on the dance floor. The fit was great, but I usually need a wide shoe, so they may be too wide for a narrow person. I love the larger sizes that Zappos.com offers. This is my new "shoe store."
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-20 18:42:55
Reviewer:Anonymous
from Taunton, MA
Overall Rating:
This sneaker is great for Zumba. It's comfortable and easy to move in. I ordered a full size larger than I normally wear and they were perfect! Once again the service from Zappos didn't disappoint. These sneakers were at my door within 24 hours! You're the best.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-17 13:05:20
Reviewer:Anonymous
from West Chester, PA
Overall Rating:
Second pair of Zumba shoes -
After 2 years of 3 Zumba classes per week, my old jazz shoes couldn't do another mambo. I read the many reviews of the Blochs written by instructors and decided to give them a try. I love them! The fit is perfect (normal size 9, bought a 10) and they are more comfortable and have much better support than my previous non-Bloch pair.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-16 11:16:42
Reviewer:Anonymous
Overall Rating:
I love my Blochs! With them and a tip from a dance teacher who reminded me to keep my knees, when bent, pointed over my middle toes, I no longer have knee pain after Zumba class. \r\n\r\nI wasn\'t sure what size to order, so called Zappos for more info. The woman I spoke with suggested a 10 1/2, which fit perfectly. I normally wear a 9 and have a widish foot (with bunions).
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Bloch Dance Sneaker | Bloch Dance Sneaker
2009-11-15 05:45:27
Reviewer:Linda s
from new york
Overall Rating:
Zappos was terrific. My sneakers arrived within 4 days, they were exactly what I wanted and the no fee shipping and return policy is exceptional. Wouldn\'t shop online any other way.
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Bloch Sfx Split Flex | Bloch Sfx Split Flex
2009-11-14 21:41:14
Reviewer:Rachel G
from Cinci, Ohio
Overall Rating:
This shoe is great and flexible. However, I am very disappointed with the quality. After dancing once or twice a week for a month the inside started separating. Now, after two months the shoe is losing its form. These are so comfortable but I just can't depend on them so I just ordered new shoes of another brand.
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Bloch Sfx Split Flex | Bloch Sfx Split Flex
2009-11-14 03:41:41
Reviewer:Deb M.
from Michigan
Overall Rating:
I love the quality of these shoes. I normally wear a size 9 but my toes hit the end of the shoe. So I ordered a 9 1/2 which was better but only left about 1/4 inch. I am reordering a size 10 only because if the shoe fits I know I'll love them. Zappos has amazingly fast shipping and great customer service!
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Bloch Sienna | Bloch Sienna
2009-11-12 12:10:37
Reviewer:Morgan K
from Med/Wide feet with High Arch-ville
Overall Rating:
I got this mostly for salsa dancing. I already had an Aris Allen 30's T strap with 3 inch heels, and wanted to have something more revealing and sexy with lower heels for comfort. It looks so sexy and cute on. I loved the thick, stable-but sexy low heels. Style-wise, my only complaint is that the sole in front of the toe sticks out a little too much in a pointy fashion (almost half an inch past my toes). The real problem with this shoe is that, like most other dance shoes of this category, it has very thin sole under the balls of feet. It's so thin, you can feel all the straps that go underneath your balls of feet. Ouch (who cares about having the flexible sole, if your feet are hurting like b*tch!?). After dancing on this for only 20-30 minutes, my balls of feet feel like they're on fire. I actually developed some very painful balls of feet and arch pain after I danced in these all night (5-6 hours). Thankfully it was gone after several days spent in my Merrells and in bed, but it definitely made me afraid to dance in these shoes again for awhile! All in all, I have decided to keep these because 1) I have found that using "Dr Scholl's for her High Heel Insoles" works great, giving necessary arch support/cushion and balls of feet cushion this shoe seriously lacks for me to comfortably dance (having balls of feet cushions only didn't do anything at all, I have become a convert for these insoles). Now I'm able to do 2 hour dance sessions comfortably, though I haven't tested them for all-night dancing yet, I have good feeling about it and will try soon. 2) I just love this particular design. I feel very sexy in an understated way in them, and the heels feel so stable. I did end up buying another pair of Aris Allen shoes with lower heels, which doesn't look as sexy as these but helluva lot more comfortable (and of course, I use the gel cushions with all my heels). I'm getting very frustrated with the lack of sexy, comfortable, low heel shoes on the market! I'm considering taking this pair to the cobbler to see if they can glue extra layer of leather underneath the balls of feet, to add more cushion.. Has anyone tried this?
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Bloch Dance Sneaker | Bloch Dance Sneaker
2009-11-11 10:30:14
Reviewer:Linda C
from Colorado
Overall Rating:
I got these shoes in white for a dance performance. I\'ve only worn them on stage which is a marley surface. They work perfectly for turns and are not slippery for other moves. However, I have not tried them on a wood floor. They give a nice toe point. They are lower to the ground than some split sole jazz shoes and I like that. I have an average foot but I think that the shoe is a little narrow in the front and a little tight in the instep as it does not have an actual tongue. They look good on my feet.
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Bloch Canvas Boost | Bloch Canvas Boost
2009-11-11 08:04:58
Reviewer:Christina
from Nashville, NC
Overall Rating:
Ordering from Zappos was very easy. I was extremely surprised when my order showed up the next day! Shipping was free and the product looked exactly like the picture showed. I have been using Zappos.com to purchase gifts for the past couple of years and I must say that it has always been an excellent experience and I will definitely continue to use Zappos.com!
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Bloch Sfx Split Flex | Bloch Sfx Split Flex
2009-11-11 06:39:51
Reviewer:Mandy T
from New Jersey
Overall Rating:
I purchased these for my 12 year old daughter who is quite small; she is a performer and also does ballroom/latin dancing and public speaking, and pageants; These were to replace typical character shoes and wear with suits to give her a little extra height; she loves them, they are very comfortable, she even wore them to trick or treat. They should be offered in silver and gold for special occasions, pageants, etc. I also purchased the open toe rose color style; these are also very comfortable and elegant, but the colors offered including the rose do not work well for dressier events. Capezio has much nicer styles and color selection, but do not compare in comfort, very important for any performer.
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Bloch Ballerina Pearl Flat | Bloch Ballerina Pearl Flat
2009-11-10 15:29:32
Reviewer:Anonymous
from New Jersey
Overall Rating:
I love these shoes! As a dancer, I always loved the feel of my ballet slippers. These have that same comfort and fit. The leather is so soft! It is the best flat street shoe I have ever had on my feet. Thanks also for the lightning fast shipping!
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Bloch Simona | Bloch Simona
2009-11-07 07:49:34
Reviewer:Anonymous
Overall Rating:
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.
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Bloch Fusion Dance Sneaker | Bloch Fusion Dance Sneaker
2009-11-06 05:49:48
Reviewer:Anna
from TN
Overall Rating:
I got these shoes because I've been wearing Vibram Fivefingers to run in, and the more I get used to the "barefoot" feel, the more I can't deal with rigid-soled shoes. I gave these a try, and I really like them. They conform to my feet while absorbing shock well. I actually haven't used these to dance, but they're comfortable for all-day wearing. They weigh very little and are well-ventilated. One small thing: the way they tie is not very functional. Luckily, the pair I got fit my feet fine except for a little looseness around the opening/ankle. I threaded the laces through the pull-loop in the back and then tied them in front in order to secure them a little better.
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Bloch Sfx Split Flex | Bloch Sfx Split Flex
2009-11-04 17:55:15
Reviewer:Bonnie B
from Chadds Ford PA
Overall Rating:
Wanted dance shoes for a ballroom showcase coming up. These were too small by at least a half size, maybe more. I liked the steel in the shank. It seemed to cure the problem of heel wiggle in this type of dance shoe.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-03 08:12:08
Reviewer:Jessi B
from woodstock n.y.
Overall Rating:
I bought these shoes for zumba. They made me dance so much better because I can easily pivot in them. I have noticed for the higher impact dance I need to wear cushy socks because there isn't much cushioning in the shoe itself. I do love the flexibility of the shoe as well.
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Bloch Tap-On | Bloch Tap-On
2009-11-02 13:05:19
Reviewer:Ellen B
from Monroe, New Jersey
Overall Rating:
These shoes are amazingly comfortable. Beware: you need to order 1 size larger than your regular shoe size. I like the fact that the shoes come with the heel and toe taps attached. I am very happy with my purchase.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-11-02 09:23:28
Reviewer:Phyllis W
from Louisville Kentucky
Overall Rating:
I ordered a size 8 but should have ordered 8 1/2. I usually wear a 6 1/2 in regular shoes. These shoes or of great quality and make line dancing a lot easier. They don\'t make me a pro but nothing can do that. Ha
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Bloch Sfx Split Flex | Bloch Sfx Split Flex
2009-11-01 09:58:43
Reviewer:Anonymous
from Boulder, CO
Overall Rating:
Comfortable for dancing. I wear them salsa dancing in winter when I'm not in the mood to wear sandals. They run a little small.
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Bloch Tap-On | Bloch Tap-On
2009-10-31 06:18:06
Reviewer:Ellen B
from Monroe, NJ
Overall Rating:
My first order with Zappos, tap shoes. I ordered my regular size, 7.5. They came, they were so tight, I couldn't walk. I called CS, they sent out the next size and I received them the next day. They also were too tight, and although they hesitated about another return, they accommodated me, and size 8s came the next day, perfect fit. The CS at Zappos is the best I've run across. Don't hesitate to use them. I'm a happy 67 year old grandmother, tapping away at my over 55+ development here in Monroe, NJ.
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Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker | Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker
2009-10-26 16:05:44
Reviewer:Ronda W
from Rockford, Illinois
Overall Rating:
Bought these a size and a half bigger, going according to the previous reviews. They are at least a half size too big. They\'re pointier in the toes than I like. I\'m going to send them back; haven\'t worn them at all. I like the color, though.
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