Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker

This is the second pair of these shoes that I have bought. They are not perfect, but they are the best I have found for Zumba. They run about a full size smaller than your regular shoe size and I find the toe box a little narrow. True, my foot is a bit wider than standard B width, though wide width shoes are too wide for me. Finally, I wish there was more padding to cushion the impact of hour-long classes. The support, however, is very good. Unlike some people, I do not find these shoes unattractive and think they are very cute in pink, though both pairs I bought were black.

I admit I didn't quite believe those who said you had to order two sizes up, but I had to return the 8's for 10's. Even tried 9.5. I also tried several other kinds of dance shoes. I wear them for Zumba. I am heavy and have foot problems and many other brands and styles didn't offer the right arch support and/or felt too heavy. These did require a little break in - in fact my classes my feet have to adapt to them for the first 5-10 minutes, but then they are comfortable, offer good support, and provide both traction and maneuverability.

I had several tries at finding a pair of comfortable shoes for Zumba. I have trouble with my feel. As others have noted, you have to go up 2 sizes. Finally found these. There was a bit of breaking in period but they are comfortable and feel solid. I'm glad to find a dance shoe that works for me.

Zappos was excellent in their customer service. As for the shoes, they do run a full size small. They are very comfortable; however, I think they look like orthopedic shoes on, since there is no raised ankle support. They are cushioned on both sides below the ankle, which make it look like an orthopedic shoe. The higher ankle support shoes look better & sportier.

I normally wear a size 8, but I read the reviews and ordered a 9.5. They fit perfectly. The reason I ordered this particular style was because of the comments about Plantar Fasciitis. While these fit well, the heel is hard as a rock and painful without my inserts. If you don't have this problem, you will be very happy with this shoe.

The sneakers are OK, but I needed to a size 13 which was out of stock and ended ordering a size 13.5. They're a bit too big but bearable to dance with. The comfort level is a little flat for me but I purchased several available dance sneakers beforehand and had no success. It was frustrating so these sneakers seem to be the closest for me for now.

I ordered the size 13, as the other reviewers said the shoe ran a size small. Well, for me, it may run 2 sizes too small. The 13 fit like a small size 12. I am ordering the size 14 now. I hope it fits as the shoe appears to be very comfortable.

These shoes have made it much easier to dance. They do run a bit on the small side though.

I was looking for an all black, lightweight, good arch support and I got it! I ordered a 1/2 size larger based upon reviews. I had to return and get a full size larger than I normally wear. All's well that ends well!

I bought this shoe for myself. I ordered a half size larger than my usual size. They were too small for me, so I gave them to my daughter who has a smaller and more narrow foot. She says they are comfortable and she likes them.

I got these in pink for Zumba. I have very wide feet and usually take an 11 W women's dress or 10 medium in men's running shoes. I ended up getting a 14 in the Blochs (thanks Zappos for exchanging). So be really careful and order up!

Love the shoes, pink looks cute, they're comfortable, especially during the jumps of Zumba class. I am a size eight and got size 9.5.

I love the sneaker but wished I had ordered 1 and 1/2 sizes larger than my regular size. Unfortunately they did not have that size. This works but would be better another half size larger.

Runs very small. I wear a 7, ordered an 8. The shoes were very cute, but too short.

I bought this shoe for Zumba class and it really makes a difference. Runs very small though, had to return and order 2 sizes bigger.

Light weight shoes that I thought would be perfect for Zumba but sadly these are not for me. I have a narrow foot so once I got the shoe long enough it was just too wide. I thought I could make it work, but I couldn't get it tight enough to support my foot without cutting off the blood flow. Will pass these to my daughter whose foot is wider than mine. I'm sure she'll love them!

These do run small. I ordered half a size larger than normal because my feet are pretty narrow, but I had to return them. I ordered a full size larger than I normally wear, and they are still on the small side, but I can wear them. I probably should have ordered a size and a half larger.

I love the shoe, but the toe box is very shallow so I had to send it back. There is great cushioning and arch support, great appearance. They do run very small.

I use this for the cardio dance portion of the Tracy Anderson Method along with an insole made for runners. It's very light. Arches can hurt at times if I tie the laces too tight. I use them on carpet, the smooth pivot surface on the sole at the ball of the foot helps on carpet. They're not as silly-looking in person either. I needed 1.5 sizes larger than usual shoe size.

I wear a 9.5 in street shoes and an 11 in these shoes. So I would say order a full size and a half larger than your street shoe size.

I wear a 13 mans really wide. After three tries these were the ones that worked. Did get a bit of a pinch on my little toe pad and had to trim my big toe nail. But they felt fine after a full week of contra dancing at Lady of the Lake week in Idaho.

I got this shoe based on reviews for those who use it for Zumba. I do Zumba in my home on carpet and find these work well. I can slide, turn and pivot as needed. They are slightly heavier than I'd like in a dance shoe; but are still quite light and breathable. Order 1 to 1.5 sizes up from your normal athletic shoe size. They run small. I wear a 7 in a street shoe, 7.5 in an athletic shoe and ordered a size 9 in this shoe and it fit well. I did put in an extra arch support; but some may not need it. I ordered the pink. They are a dusty pink shade--not bright. Overall good purchase and will do so again. Comfortable dance shoe.

Love the shoes. Definitely had to go a full size up as others have said. I only wish they came in a wide!

Great Zumba shoe. Runs a full size too small.

My shoe size is either 8.5 or 9. I purchased this pair at size of 9.5. and felt a little bit short in length. I should purchase size 10 instead. In addition, if you consider to wear this model for your zumba class, don't do it. This is another mistake I have made.