Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker
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59%"Felt a full size smaller"
84%"Felt true to width"
53%"Excellent arch support"
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Nice sneaker, well made. Bought them hoping to use for line dancing, but found there is no arch support. I wear 6 1/2 and size 8 fit best.
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I like these a lot. I bought them for line dancing so I could easily do turns and they work well. I love the flexibility. I wear without socks and they are very comfortable. I did remove the sizing chart under the tongue as it was uncomfortable. I wear an 8.5 and ordered a 9.5 per suggestions and they fit great.
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I bought these shoes for Zumba, they have made all the difference! Their flexibility allows me to do all the Zumba moves easily, securely, and with less wear and tear on my 63 year old body.
The design and cushioning are especially friendly to my super high arches, and my feet don't hurt anymore. I know tastes differ, but I think they are cute. I wear a size eight and a half to nine street shoe, often in a wide width. I bought a size ten and a half originally, but I have found that the size ten fit me better.
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Great shoes! I got these because my toes always go numb when I use the elliptical at the gym - the heel on this elevates my foot and the arch support is great. No more numb toes. Also, this is a great shoe for Zumba! Plenty of sole support, easy to move in. Be sure to order 1.5-2 sizes larger than your shoe size. For one, you should always go 1/2 size up for exercise shoes (unless you are using these for dance, then a snug fit is typical). After you go a 1/2 size up, then tag on an additional 1 or 1.5 sizes to that because this shoe runs very small.
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Clarks
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I love these shoes. They are great for Zumba. I also wear them to do Capoeira. I would highly recommend them for anyone.
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This is a very well made shoe and it just wasn't as "cushioned" as my other dance shoes. I ordered one full size larger than normal and it fit right. I wear a 7.5, so ordered the 8.5 and shoe size was correct for me.
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skazz
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The size does run irregular. I got a 10 which felt too long (I wear a 9, but measure 8.5 and have Wide feet). So I ordered a 9.5 to try and it was too small, mostly width but dramatically smaller. So I went with 10 which feels a bit long but perfect width. I use them for Contra dance and they turn great and my feet are not sore/tired like when I used dance shoes.
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I teach and take Zumba on a regular basis. Since receiving these shoes I feel less stress in my knees which otherwise ached horribly. I can now glide, pivot, and move with ease. I highly recommend these shoes to the Zumba fanatic! I even find these are better all around than my Zumba brand shoes! Love!
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I love these shoes. I bought them just the way it was suggested and they fit perfectly...so comfortable for my poor old tired feet to dance in...and of course, Zappos had them on my doorstep the very next day just as promised. I love Zappos too!
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I wear a size 5 in a tennis shoe/street shoe. I followed advice from other reviewers and order the Bloch Boost Sneaker 1.5 sizes larger. The 6.5 was way too big, by at least half an inch. I am going to exchange the shoes for a smaller size.
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These are great for Zumba, but order up at least one size, probably more! I wear an 11 in ordinary shoes, and I like an 11.5 in workout shoes. I ended up with a 13 in these!
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I like the lightweight aspect, and the split sole takes a little getting used to (particularly on the stairs). These shoes offer great flexibility. I followed all the sizing suggestions and ordered a 12 (normally wear 10.5 or 11) and these are a prefect fit. I would buy them again.
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There shoes exceeded my expectations for a comfortable dance practice shoe, just the right amount of support with a sole that glides well. Not bad looking either.
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I love how it hugs your arch but provides support in your toes and heals. I got a size and a half larger, as recommended by other buyers and they fit perfectly.
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I love these shoes but you need to be careful what size you order. This is my 2nd pair and the first was a little too small. I wear an 8 1/2 in normal shoes and my new pair is size 10. I work on my feet 8 hours a day and couldn't do it comfortably without these shoes.
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A really fantastic shoe! I bought these for dance aerobics and rebounding and they feel like I'm barefoot. So light and comfortable - order a one size up from what you normally wear in an athletic shoe.
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These shoes are fantastic. I wear them for Zumba and also whenever I feel like it. But keep in mind...these are dance shoes and the fit is a lot different than a normal walking shoe. I have a very high arch and my foot is wide across the ball of my foot. These shoes are definitely different than other shoes.
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I ordered a size and a half larger but needed just one size. They are awesome shoes but had to return to get smaller size. Great for Zumba
Donna, Zappos Customer,
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Despite severe leg injuries (ankle and knee) from a car accident years ago these shoes allow me to do zumba comfortably. The turning pads on the ball of the foot keep my knees from being strained doing turns (as long as I remember to pivot on the ball of my foot), and the grip of the heels keeps me from falling on my backside. I tried several shoes and these were far and away the best for me. I am going to order a pink pair next. It did take three tries to get the size right. I ended up ordering a size and a half over my usual size. Also I have read complaints about the arch support. You can actually control the arch support by tightening the laces, which in turn tightens the straps around the arch. Not the greatest arch support but better than nothing.
Elizabeth R, Zappos Customer,
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Heeded the advice of the many reviewers who know about dance shoe sizing and ordered 1.5 sizes up (Street 7, ordered an 8.5). I might have been able to get away with the 8, but the laces of these are designed to let you pull them very tight, and so I have been fine with my 8.5s. Because these shoes have the fancy lacing, you also get good arch support. I use them for Zumba-style classes that are on wooden floors, and some of the more-fitnessy-less-dancey moves make me slide around a bit too much, but otherwise I really love these shoes. Definitely fun because I can get up on my toes and pretend I can do pointe!
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These are awesome shoes. My Zumba instructor has these too and she let me try hers on...oh my! They fit great and allow a great range of movement. I did put an athletic insole in for a little extra overall support. Money well spent. I generally wear a 6.5 and ordered the 8.5. Listen to and watch the video. She has great info.
Salina M, Zappos Customer,
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A comfortable, basic shoe for Zumba. It has nice contact with the floor for pivots and slides. I have flat feet, and the arch support is only mild. The show isn't much to look at, but it's the best shoe I've found for Zumba. This is my fourth pair over about seven years.
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Great light weight athletic shoe. I have arch problems and this shoe provides plenty of support. Beware that you need to purchase a full size larger than you normally wear. Thank goodness someone else posted a review so I knew to order larger!
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Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I don't know why I ever bother to buy any other shoe for Zumba. I've bought 4 other pairs including the Bloch Lightning and Apex and have always gone back to these after 1 class and as soon as 10 minutes into the class! I've found it has the perfect combination of grip, glide, arch support and heel cushion that no other shoe has yet to beat. Normal athletic shoes grip way too much for my liking and cause knee pain. I usually replace mine every 4-5 months if I attend 2-3 Zumba classes a week.
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JoJoBennett, Zappos Customer,
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These are very comfortable. I asked my dance instructor whether these are the right shoes for the salsa workout and she said these are the best. I noticed that half of the students in my class wear the same shoes like this pair.
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