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Overall:5.0 stars Comfort:5.0 stars Look:5.0 stars

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  • Fit Survey:
  • 82% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to size".
  • 93% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to width".
  • 94% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
    "No arch support".
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FITTING INFORMATION: Women please select 3 sizes down from street shoe size.
The original Bloch split sole ballet shoe combines a leather upper with a soft and flexible canvas arch insert which won't stretch out of shape.
Elastic drawstring.
Cotton lining.
Suede leather sock lining.
Split sole.
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Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
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Bloch

Related Brand Categories:
Women's
Ballet/Pointe
Related Categories:
Yoga Shoes
Ballet/Pointe

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 82% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to size"
 93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 94% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "No arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Number of reviews: 22
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2008-09-15 10:25:20 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Ellen L from HAWAII
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

I liked this shoe for dancing it is flexible, made well, and comfortable. As with all Bloch products, you have to order 2-3 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. I ordered the C width and am very pleased with the shoe being a little wider for my feet. If you normally need a little extra room, C is a good way to go. I wish the elastics were already sewn on as they are with the regular ballet slippers.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: all Bloch products are of very high quality


2008-04-21 09:04:45 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked

Beautiful - These were on my door the next day. They do make my foot look beautiful. I read the reviews and went down 2.5 sizes, but my foot is narrow, and I might have done better with the 3 sizes down.


2008-03-27 09:24:00 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Tracey H from New Jersey
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Love it - They are so comfortable, I wear a 9.5/10 I ordered an 8.5, still comfy but I could do a 9, I would recommend just going one size down. Great find!!!!


2008-01-23 08:08:20 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Jenni from Ann Arbor, MI
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

I normally wear a size 8.5 and I ordered a size 5.5 in these. They fit quite well, as I like a snug fit. I have been a dancer for many years and like my shoes to really hug my feet. I don’t think that these make my feet look as good as they could, though, (when my feet are pointed) and so I will only give them 4 stars. I've only worn Bloch shoes my whole life but will probably try a different brand next time.


2007-12-21 09:38:56 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Lisa T from New Joisey
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Very happy - I use these shoes for cha cha dance class practice. They hug the foot really well; they stayed on even without the elastics sewn in yet. Even though they have no "arch support" I do feel that the shoes hug the arch very comfortably, especially with the elastics in. I only needed to go down 2 sizes rather than the recommended 3. Then again, it was a C, or wide shoe. Very comfy.


2007-07-26 09:22:40 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Good ballet slipper - I had to order a half size larger than I needed, but these are still very good ballet slippers, especially for those of us with narrow feet! The canvas middle helps hug your foot. Follow sizing guidelines- ordering 3 sizes smaller than street shoe size.


2007-05-07 13:16:11 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Jackie
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Love - I love the Bloch Prolite II Hybrid. They are the only ballet shoe I will wear. Last year, I bought Capezio and ended up hating them and "losing" one. This year I bought Bloch. They’re way more comfortable and I love the canvas and leather. <3

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: ES0150 - Balance Bloch Pointe Shoe


2007-04-06 20:19:38 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Francisco, CA
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:3 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Order two sizes down from street size - The instructions say to order three sizes smaller than one's street size, but that's too small. These shoes run only two sizes smaller than street size, not three. In both shoes, the insole near the toes came loose right away, before the shoes were even broken in (before I had even sewn on the elastic). The width of the front part of the wide size felt good, but the heel was too wide. Most ballerinas do not need the heel to be wide.


2007-03-22 09:43:00 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Nice shoes - These shoes make my arches look fantastic. They are also extremely comfortable, but the heel feels a little loose. I needed a size 4B but they only had 4C, and they are true to size (that's why the heel is loose). The heel also felt a little thick on the bottom when I first got them but that will wear down with time. I love Bloch's jazz shoes and ballet flats. They hold up really well, feel like they were made for my feet, and don't fall apart easily. If you want them to fit like a glove, buy all your Bloch shoes 2 to 2.5 sizes smaller that your street shoes. I like this cut of ballet flats much better than the Bloch SO258L Economy Split that my old studio required. If you have a choice in shoes, it's worth paying a bit more for the Prolight II Hybrids. I just wish the elastic they come with came pre-sewn. I'm lazy.


2006-09-12 05:23:24 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Katy from Chicago
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Get 2 - 2.5 sizes down!! I originally got 3 sizes down as recommended but these were way too small my toes were all scrunched up! I got 2.5 sizes down, a very snug fit. Order 2 sizes down for some room, 2.5 sizes down if you want your shoes to fit like a glove. A pretty shoe with low sides that flattered my square flat feet and did not slip off my narrow heels.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: None


2005-11-01 17:50:14 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Iris from New York
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Love these.. These are perfect.


2005-10-12 06:37:37 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Whitewater, WI
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

True to size for boys - Great shoe. But your recommendation to go two full sizes down was a bit off in our case. I ordered the shoe for my son (Just try to find ballet shoes for a boy size 4!!!!) and the size 2 was too tight. We went with the 3 (we removed the elastic tie), but I think he would have gotten more wear from a 4 (his actual size).


2005-10-09 12:57:36 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Glendale, California
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars

Excellent ballet slipper - Very well constructed. Top notch materiels. My only complaint is the toe is too tapered for my foot. Would like it if they offered the same shoe with a more rounded toe.


2005-03-13 09:14:52 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support

Best ballet shoes ever! Shoes are 2 sizes smaller than my street shoes. This is my first year in split soles, and my mom wanted to try these new ones. I'm really glad we did!


2005-03-09 05:57:49 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Kathy from England
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

fabulous - I just got these yesterday. They are just what I wanted. 2 1/2 sizes smaller fit perfect. They felt fabulous and no break in period. I bought them for my combat conditioning and they are just what I needed. I can still feel the floor and develop strength in my feet without getting dirt in between my toes. I said it felt a half size larger than marked bc it said to order 3 sizes down from your street shoe size and I only went 2 1/2 down bc of an earlier review.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: This is my only recommedation


2005-02-21 13:31:57 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Kymigirl from Los Angeles, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Good Shoe - These shoes fit great. I took the advice of another post and ordered 2 1/2 sizes smaller rather than just 2 sizes and they fit wonderfully. I went to my first ballet class and I thought the shoes worked great.


2005-02-16 11:19:40 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Knoxville, TN
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Tai Chi girl - I really like this shoe for tai chi, but I have not used it for ballet. It is comfortable and really molds to the foot. One should probably order two sizes smaller, instead of three.


2005-02-01 16:29:55 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size

Order 2 1/2 sizes smaller than street shoe.


2005-01-31 19:29:20 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Los Angeles, CA
Overall:3 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:2 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked

Not quite what I was looking for - There is no way that this ballet slipper would have stayed on my foot without sewing in the included elastic strap. :-(


2005-01-27 07:09:14 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Corpus Christi, Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

A Lovely Dance Shoe - After wearing this shoe for 4 years, it's incredibly difficult to wear another. As an advanced dancer, they are ideal for class, and extrememly soft, and supple, allowing me to 'feel the floor' which is important to me.


2005-01-26 07:37:22 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Celeste from Ridgecrest, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Ballet Slipper Bloch's Prolite II hybrid - I am an older lady who takes ballet class for fun and these slippers are wonderful since they are wide enough for my feet and provide the protection against my foot and the dance floor.

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: The Capizio if they have slender feet


2004-12-25 17:10:34 Bloch Prolite II Hybrid
Reviewer: Anonymous from Maryland
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width

Bloch Prolite II... worth the money - This dance shoe is very comfortable for all levels of dancers. The canvas foot arch allows for better breathing and minimizes sweat from the feet. No underfoot lumps, very attractive in demi-pointe. Split soles add to more pronounced arch. Very pleased over all, however I recommend only ordering 2.5 sizes smaller from street shoe rather then 3.

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