Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker

I would strongly suggest ordering a size larger. I wear and 11 1/2 to 12 and ordered a 13 and it fits great. I love the shoe it helps with stability and flexibility for my Zumba classes. I ususlly wear inserts and I do not have to with this shoe.

I like this pair of shoes; they are cute, especially the pink color. They are soft to my feet. Normally I wear size 7 (I always wear Converse in size 7), but size 7.5 fit me perfect.

These shoes are perfect for Zumba! As a fan of Nike athletic shoes, I previously wore the Nike "Musique" style which had a great bottom, however, lacked the support and cushioning I really wanted for dance. I was online doing some research on dance and saw all the great reviews and specific comments about how good they are for Zumba. I have a high arch and a high instep with a normal 7.5 shoe size. I ordered size 8 and wear a very thin sock and they fit perfectly. Although I already enjoyed it, these shoes are giving me the extra bounce and mobility I was lacking with my old shoes. As far as looks go, my husband thought they looked like Nikes so even though they are an unknown brand for the non-dance community, they have a stylish appeal. I still like my Nikes for other gym workouts, but for cardio dance these can't be beat.

If you are serious about Zumba, these sneakers are a must. Excellent workmanship quality (and I tried everything from Capezio to So Danca). Very cute, not bulky at all (I would say they were the least bulky from everything I saw and tried on). The size is the issue though. If you are narrow or medium, you will want to add a size, and if you are wider, definitely add a size and a a half. Unfortunately, the shoes I ordered were just a tad too small, and Zappos didn't have my size, but they fit my friend, who takes Zumba classes with me, so she is enjoying those now. She is very happy, and it made a huge difference in her moves. She keeps commenting how comfortable and light they are. You can slide so much easier in those, for example, during Zumba shuffle. I ended up getting So Danca, also great shoes. They are about the same design. I have a very sensitive knee after injury, and dancing in regular running shoes made it worse. I must say that the very first time I wore dance sneakers, I realized that my knee didn't bother me at all! Knee pain and cramping feet are in the past. Well, anyway, Bloch Boost DRT is a great investment if you like Zumba and want to really enjoy it.

I love these shoes! I did a bit of research on dance sneakers, and these seemed to get the best reviews as well as be the best quality. I have an extremely high arch, and these fit just like a pair of dance shoes! I'm normally a 7, but the 7.5 fit me better. I would definitely recommend half-sizing up. I like my shoes, especially my dance shoes, to fit rather snugly. These shoes are so great, I'm going to use them for my hip hop class and the gym! Thanks Zappos!

No more knee pain during Zumba! It's as simple as that; I love these shoes. They do run small; I had to go up a size and a half to get a comfortable fit. If you need good support, this is the best I have found in a dance sneaker.

This is the best shoe for Zumba! Fabulous arch support, and the split soles allow you to pivot and do difficult moves easily. Highly recommend - I'll wear them till they fall apart, then buy another pair. Absolutely buy one full size larger. I ordered 1/2 size larger and full size larger just to be sure and kept the larger size. Zappos is amazing. They arrived in about 2 days and they make returning items so easy. It's the only way to shop!

I am an instructor and am really picky about my shoes. For Zumba I needed a shoe that provided support but also allowed me to pivot easily. I ordered 7 different styles from 3 different websites. The Bloch Boost was the one I kept. Suggest going up a 1/2 to a full size. I ended up a 1/2 size larger than normal as I found the full size was a tad too big in the ankle without that much more room in the toe box. They fit snug - but I prefer them a little snug for the quick moves in Zumba. These were the best for me for stability in the ankle and allowed me to pivot without knee pain. These are not cheap - but they are worth it.

I needed shoes for swing dance and line dance exercise classes that would provide superior cushioning & flexibility, and enable one to spin around on a dance floor. This shoe is great for all these reasons. The instructor recommended this shoe, and advised ordering a size & one-half larger than normal. Her advice is excellent. I ordered both a 9 1/2 and a 10 from Zappos, and kept the 10. Cotton candy on my feet! Arrived in one day.

Well, I got mine couple of weeks ago and I was excited. I wear a 9 so I ordered a 10.5 but when I used them on my first class of zumba they were killing my feet on the first 20 minutes of class. I really was disappointed...any suggestion? Should I get size 11?

I love this Boost DRT Mesh dance sneaker. It gives me arch support and cushioning for my knees. I did an hour zumba class and felt great. And it looks great, get lots of compliments. I read the reviews about sizing up. I normally wear a 7.5 and I ordered a 8.5 and it fit perfect. So size up.

Very happy with this shoe. Lightweight, flexible, good arch support, effortless to pivot and spin while having good traction (that might read as contradictory, but it's not!). I linedance 3-5 times per week and can do so with much less knee discomfort. My shoe size is between a 7 and 7.5 so followed advice of others and ordered the shoe in a size 9. Would have been fine with an 8.5 but only because I am not a true 7.5. I bought 2 pair, black & pink and everyone loves the pink. Zappos was terrific, upgrading their standard shipping so that I had the shoes in 2 days at no extra cost. Love Zappos!

These shoes are terrific for my Zumba class. They run small, however, so order at least one size larger. I wear a size 9 street shoe and the 10-1/2 Sneaker fits me.

Love these shoes! You do have to buy the shoe larger than your regular shoe size. I wear a 6.5 (US size) and i bought an 8 per others' recommendation. They were right.

These are great for Zumba! I personally prefer the flexibility and support of a dance shoe over a work-out sneaker. I had been wearing another brand dance shoe - Capezio, which I loved - but it didn't provide enough traction on a slippery gymnasium floor. I was looking for something similar, but with more traction, and these are perfect. Because of arthritis pain in through the ball of my foot, I need a lot of arch support and a lot of cushioning. These aren't quite as great for that as the other brand, but it's a very close second. I would recommend a full size up from your regular shoe size. I wear an 8 1/2 normally, a 9 in any sneaker, but I needed a 9 1/2 in these. They are very light and comfortable.

Great Zumba shoes. You can move freely. About the size, I ordered one size larger and it was a little tight. I'm about a 7.5 normally and I ordered 8.5. I'm returning for a size 9. If you are between sizes, round up, then go one size bigger. Also, for those with wide feet, try using the inside loops on the shoe instead of the outside loops. I found this method to be more comfortable.

I love these shoes! They are perfect for doing heavy cardio - like Tracy Anderson's "Dance Cardio" - and they make it much easier to follow along and not fall. I have big feet, but these make me seem much more agile and I highly recommend them. I would order a full size larger - because of the way they fit - and also break them in the first day.

I purchased the Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker to wear for my zumba fitness class. They felt a little strange when I first put them on. But I was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they felt during the full hour class. My feet, nor anything else for that matter, hurt during or after the class. My instructor noticed them and told me I made a good choice, and believe me, she would know. The shoes were also perfect for the necessary sliding movements throughout the choreography. I highly recommend the Bloch Boost.

I normally wear a size 10 B width, so as per the recommendation of other reviewers, I ordered up a whole size to 11. Maybe half a size up is better for smaller sizes, but a whole size up worked well for me, and they were still quite snug and narrow fitting. However, after a couple of uses in Zumba class, they loosened up a tad and now fit perfectly! These are far more effective than cross-trainers for Zumba as the bottom sole allows easier turning and spinning, and is quite springy. I've got osteo-arthritis in my knees, and rheumatoid arthritis in the balls of my feet.I wouldn't be able to do Zumba without a dance sneaker as there'd be too much stress on all of those joints. Though a little odd looking, I felt these were more substantial and offered more support than some lighter dance sneakers. They breath well, too. My orthopedic inserts fit, though I don't use them as I prefer how bendable the shoes are without.

These shoes are great. I take 5 zumba classes a week and these shoes are perfect for my needs. I read other reviews before ordering them and really appreciated people taking the time to share their findings with Zappos customers. I found that as others recommended I needed a half size larger than I usually wear. I've had no foot issues since starting to wear these shoes a few weeks ago. Zappos is the best company to deal with too. Tops in customer service. I've been ordering shoes through them for years now.

Excellent shoe for Zumba! These were really comfortable from the get-go, didn't have to break them in at all, took them straight to my Zumba class and had happy feet ever since. They do run small, as stated on the Zappos site-- although I ordered a whole size up, since I have wide, flat, feet and bunions. I would highly recommend these if you have similar foot problems but love to dance dance dance.

I wear a size 6 shoe and normally purchase a half size larger when I buy athletic shoes. I orginally purchased this shoe in a 6.5 and returned it for a 7 and there is very little toe room.

I bought 1/2 size up from my street size and it was enough. The size is just right, snugly as I wanted it to be. These shoes are amazingly comfortable and perfect for jazz dance and for Zumba. Wonderful buy and Zappos has the most knowledgeable, kind and delightful customer service!