Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker

These shoes are great! I have flat feet and require hefty arch support to keep my legs properly aligned, and these are the only dance shoes I tried that provided that level of arch support. They're comfortable and kind of tough-looking - I wish they were a bit more graceful in appearance but looks matter less than ease of use. I'm normally a 7.5 or an 8 and I needed a 9.5, and I have feet that are a little on the wide side, but I mostly buy regular-width shoes. Hope this is helpful!

I normally wear an 8.5, so I took another customer's advice and ordered a 10, and it fits great. I wish it came in a more neutral foot position, as I roll my foot out, resulting in Plantar Fasciitis. This shoe seems to increase my tendency to roll outwards and has caused a flare up in this foot issue for me. Most people with this condition roll their foot inwards, so this shoe would probably work well for those individuals. It is a well-made shoe, and of course Zappos was stellar as always with super efficient processing and delivery!

I bought these after my Capezio Dansneakers prematurely came apart. These Bloch shoes are just as comfortable as the Capezios, but they don't grip my heel as well as the Capezios, so I had to kick them down a star. I had one incident doing Salsa footwork where my heel popped out of the shoe. So now, I have to keep the heels in mind when doing certain moves... and I don't like being distracted like that. (I have enough problems learning.) I've only had these Bloch a couple weeks and don't know how well they will last. BTW.. To my surprise, Capezio immediately replaced my old sneakers. I'm very happy with their customer service. So now, I've got both... and I prefer the Capezio because of the heel issue.

They are comfortable for Zumba and Latin dance classes. Compared to my previous shoes, Capezio Dansneakers, these do not hold onto my heels as well. I often feel like my heel will pop out of the shoe.

So I really wanted to love these and dutifully scoured reviews and compared to other dance sneakers. Here are the dealbreakers: 1. too long 2. the seam on the sides rubbed on my mild bunion 3. very hard without cushion at all and thick soled and 4. the collar around the ankle was too big and too puffy.

It was a bit hard to assess comfort since the shoe was way too small even though I had ordered one size larger than I wear in a street shoe. I recommend going to a brick and mortar store to be fitted for this shoe.

The fit is sooooo off! I'm a 7.5 N, and I tried the 8, 9, and 9.5. None worked- my toes were jammed into all of them. All were too small. No 10s in stock. :(

Since I was replacing my old, well-worn Bloch Boost DRT Mesh dance sneakers, I thought I could just order new ones, same size. I normally wear an 8.5 wide or a 9 in normal shoes. I ordered a 10, based on my old sneakers. The new sneakers are significantly shorter and narrower than my old sneakers. So back they go. I will reorder both a 10.5 and 11, just to make sure something fits. My old Blochs have been great - well made, long-wearing and comfortable. Hopefully the quality of new Bloch sneakers hasn't shrunk as much as the size!

I love the Bloch dance shoes, and have had many pairs over the years. Unfortunately because of shifts and changes in my feet as I age, the shoes don't seem to work for me anymore. But I DO still recommend them to many of my friends and students who like to dance NIA, Zumba or anything else. I have loved the feel of how the design captures your arches, allows for smooth turns, and supper cushioning. aDvice, order at least a full size larger than normal.

I love these for dance class. I've been ordering these shoes for at least 10 years (probably 7 or 8 pairs) and have always ordered a size 11, fully one size larger than my normal size 10. Now these are way smaller than they used to be--why has the sizing changed? They're now EVEN SMALLER! Had to reduce my rating for inconsistency.

So small! I wear a 9.5 usually and the 10.5 was way too small.

I have worn these shoes for several years for Zumba, this is pair #3 and I have to return it for another pair. I chose pink, as a change of pace...The shoe fits my size 9 foot fine, but I ordered a size 10 as I always do in Bloch (only shoe that I order a size 10!). The pair that arrived produces a loud heel 'click' every time I step (both shoes) and the heel sticks slightly with every stick--almost like there's a small piece of tape or glue on the heel. Ordering another pair and hoping for a better outcome!

I am a size 10, but ordered 10, 10.5, 11 and 11.5. Even the 11.5 was too small and tight. I am holding on to the 11.5 to wear around the house, but already can tell it is too big!!! So frustrating to find dance sneakers that fit and that are made for those of us with wide feet!

I'm usually a solid 8.5. I ordered size 9.5 and it was still too short. As others have said, the sizing is crazy. Why bother to give sizes when they're that inaccurate? This is an odd-looking shoe; I kinda liked it in black. But given the odd sizing, I just returned them.

They run very small. Ordered a size bigger and still need to go another size up.

Too small and looks used

Nice looking shoe and good arch support but it runs very small.

I had a pink pair with the same style before but this pair is narrower than that pink pair.

I wanted to love these shoes, but the lack of arch support caused pain during zumba class. They are lightweight and easy to move in. As others noted: run very small. I got a pr 1.5 sizes larger than usual and they fit well.

I saw reviews that this ran small and for me it sure did. I usually wear a 8.5 and ordered a 9. I'm returning this one and ordered a 10 because I do want the option of using a sock and/or an orthotic insert. I hope the 10 works. Thank you for free shipping or I wouldn't be able to try again.

Loved the look of these shoes but they did not work for me. My toes literally kept falling asleep in them. They are split across where you see that gap between the black soles. I loved how they looked and they felt fine in the fit but something about that split across the sole did not agree with my feet. They are going to goodwill because I tried to give them a chance and so now they can't be sent back.

I wear a 6 or 6.5 and ordered a 7.5. It wasn't even close to fitting properly. People told me to order up but 2 to 2.5 sizes is ridiculous. I don't know where Blochs are made but they really need to re-evaluate their sizing. 1932 was a long time ago. The shoe was good looking and I may try ordering again even larger but not sure.

Comfortable but no arch support. I take 8 1/2 - 9 and had to trade up to 11 so size is not accurate. Made my feet smell like hell. Never had smelly feet. Soaked them in baking soda, the dye ran, machine washed better, bought odor eaters.

I bought these shoes to wear during dance. I have fallen arches and shin splints, and my regular dance shoes only aggravated them. These shoes were great in the beginning, but after about a month, they caused me EXTREME pain. Do not get these shoes if you have problematic arches! Since they are so flexible in that area, they offer little to no arch support. There are many other dancers at my school who don't have fallen arches, and who love these shoes, but I can't keep them on my feet for more than 10 minutes. These are great shoes, just not if you have foot problems.

I have been buying these shoes for several years. I have average width feet. My last pair was somewhat narrow, so I ordered a new pair before I really needed them. The new pair is even more narrow. I am returning them and going to look for a new style - sadly.