Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker

I needed to buy a full size and a half larger than my regular shoe size. These run very very small!!! But they have saved my knees during cardio dance and Zumba classes. Highly recommend.

This is a great shoe for line dancing. It's light-weight, but it's padded and I can use my custom orthotics, which means my feet don't ache anymore after dancing for two hours.

This is a great shoe for Zumba. You can pivot really well in it which is important to me. I find many of the zumba sneakers just don't slide as well. It does run small. I get a full size bigger.

I love these shoes. I can spin around without sticking to the floor. They give great support also. But beware- I normally wear a size 8, and these shoes are size 10 and fit perfectly. So go up two sizes!

As others suggest order a full size larger. I wore these shoes to my Zumba class yesterday and they feel amazing! I'm overweight, have high arches and a tricky right knee. These shoes were worn on a bamboo dance floor, and they did not bind or hurt my knee when we pivoted. They may be a touch slick but that is perfect for me. My ailments are what they are, but with these shoes will help me to keep on dancing, which I love. I'm nearly 68 years young!

I wear size 7.5 to 8 and ordered size 9. I would have considered a 9.5 but it wasn't available. They feel good, but my toe is to the cap, and I have not taken them to Zumba Class yet. I am 67 years old, have a bad knee and high arches and a bit overweight. I hope they help me navigate class more pain free being split sole. I will try without arch support first. Being no spring chicken, I don't expect miracles, but hope they work better than tennis shoes. So far, I am very pleased and hopeful.

You have to order 1 full size up from regular shoe size. These are great for Zumba classes and the only shoes I wear for class.

A surprisingly comfortable pair, with great traction, lightweight. Runs small.

I was looking for a dance shoe for a Latin dance exercise class. This shoe got great reviews along with the Rika Influence cross-training shoe for Zumba classes. I tried both shoes and found the Ryka Influence very uncomfortable. The toe box felt like it was pushing my foot to the lateral side of my body. The Bloch Boost fit is very comfortable! The split sole allows for a more natural movement in your foot. Based on other reviews, I ordered a bigger size. I wear a 10 and tried both the 10.5 and the 11. Although the 11 fit well initially, it loosened up as I walked around the house. Not good for dancing. I went with the 10.5 and it is perfect. The outer heel is comfortable and I am able to turn easily in these shoes. The mesh upper is breathable and allows my foot to move naturally. I love being barefoot so my feet can move freely. These shoes offer just enough structure and flexibility for safe dance movements.

Beautiful, beautiful dance sneakers! Reviews were accurate about the need to order up in size--the shoes do run very small. Daughter is a 9.5 so I ordered a 10.5; however,even that was a bit too short in the toe so we returned them and ordered a size 11. Excited to receive new pair. They are constructed very, very nicely and seem fairly priced for the quality of the materials and innovative technology.

I initially ordered up two sizes after reading the reviews, but they were too big and made a strange clicking sound in the heel. I exchanged these for a half size smaller and they fit perfectly. I recommend ordering 1 1/2 sizes larger than normal. These shoes are fantastic once you find the right fit.

They need an option for TWO SIZES TOO SMALL. These are very, very small. But I knew that because I already had a pair that lasted me for years doing Jazzercise and Zumba. I only bought new because my teacher says to replace shoes after 100 classes, but the ones I had still felt new. Love these shoes for their support (I have plantar fasciitis) and comfort. But be prepared to order 2 full sizes up (I had to go with an 11.5, which is insane).

I ordered a size 9.5 even though my street shoe is an 8. This has worked out great - especially with using an insert for additional arch support. I use these for line dance classes. They are quite comfortable.

Cute shoes. Well made

You need to order a whole size up from your normal size in these. They are quite comfortable and I say that as someone who needs a lot of cushioning in my shoes. They are great for salsa dancing.

Just bought my second pair! I wear these to teach Zumba fitness classes where I need cushion under the balls of my feet, my feet can pivot well, and I can really move and bounce in. These Blochs perform a little differently than the similar black dance model that's been around for a long time. Those are good for walking or just dancing, and they are more slippery on the bottom. I like the pink ones much better for performance, comfort, and a small amount of traction. Caution: order one full size larger than your regular size. Example: if you wear a size 7.5, order an 8.5.

Bought these for Contra Dancing. I wear an 8, ordered a 9 on Thursday, which got here Friday. Those were too small, so I called Zappos and ordered a 9 1/2 which, unbelievably, arrived Saturday (both were ordered after the 1pm cut-off!). They processed it as an exchange, so there were no further charges, I just sent the 1st pair back on Monday - I had a pair for dancing Saturday night! Zappos gets an A+ for theie never-wavering superior customer service! The shoes felt a bit loose in the front, and it was rather awkward swinging at first. Wore them the 2nd time last night and, with a bit tighter on the lacing, they were just perfect. I love them, they are so comfy and I get a lot of compliments on them.

These shoes are excellent for dance/aerobics workout comfort. I use them for Zumba. I have extremely high arches and I had been having some issues with my knee hurting after working out. I read about these and decided to try them. They definitely are worth the money! I agree that they run small. I usually wear a 7.5, but I ordered these in an 8.5, and they are perfect. I might have been able to do a 9, but with thin socks, the 8.5 shoes fit like they were made for me. Really well made shoes.

This is my second pair of these wonderful shoes. I wear them to Zumba twice a week and have not had any pains, strains, or cramps despite jumping and twisting up a storm. They are light, strong and they breathe. My previous shoes were also designed for Zumba but never worked for me. These are perfect.

I love these shoes and have been dancing in them for two years. I just ordered a new pair and was shocked to discover that they have resized them such that they are now one full size (almost one inch) smaller than they were. I compared the new pair I received with the pair I currently have and measured them. The rubber soles are smaller in the new ones. Thankfully, Zappos can exchange them and give me a larger size!

I never in a million years thought I'd be singing the praises about a pair of shoes of all things, but here I go! I'm a 61-year-old person who loves to dance for exercise and enjoyment. The trouble is I have a condition called lymphedema (from radiation and surgery) which has caused my left foot and calf to swell. It's not easy buying shoes when your feet are two different sizes! I researched for a long time, read many reviews, and decided to try a pair of Blochs. The reviewers said the shoes ran a size small, so I ordered a size larger. To my amazement, they fit perfectly. I've owned them for a couple weeks and find them to be practical and comfortable. They're comfortable enough to wear around the house after dancing as well. If you have any foot condition that causes your feet to swell, it's worth giving this brand a shot, as long as you remember to order a size larger. I can't tell you what a relief it is to find shoes that fit and let me spin, slide and do every sort of movement with ease. It didn't hurt to know that if the shoes didn't fit, Zappos had such an amazing exchange/return policy. I hope you'll love Bloch shoes as much as I do, but if they don't work for you it appears Zappos showcases many other brands to try. To all of you with swollen feet: Don't give up. If you stick with it, you'll find the perfect pair.

These are great shoes, but I would only order up half a size, not a full size...over time they stretch and you dont want them to be too loose for dancing!

I love my new Bloch exercise/dance shoe. I could not find them anywhere until I found Zappos! Thanks for your help.

This shoe was extremely comfortable, but sizing was an issue. I wear a 9 street shoe and 10 tennis shoe. The 10 was too short; need a 10.5. Shipping was extremely fast which I appreciate

Very small even though I ordered a full size up, the suede band angles in and mashes my big toe - before I even stand up in the shoes they put pressure on my big toes.