Customer Reviews Bloch Split Flex Character Shoe
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Customer Fit Survey:
32%"Felt a half size smaller"
82%"Felt true to width"
67%"Moderate arch support"
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I love the quality of these shoes. I normally wear a size 9 but my toes hit the end of the shoe. So I ordered a 9 1/2 which was better but only left about 1/4 inch. I am reordering a size 10 only because if the shoe fits I know I'll love them. Zappos has amazingly fast shipping and great customer service!
Deb M, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Comfortable for dancing. I wear them salsa dancing in winter when I'm not in the mood to wear sandals. They run a little small.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Love these shoes! I wore them to a wedding and ended up dancing all night. They are very comfortable and supportive, but still cute.
I'd also recommend:
bella vita
Cristina L, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Zappos is the best. My experience with Zappos is the best so far. The products are true to size, colors and all other expectations. The shopping process is easy and the shipping is extremely fast. Since I wear size 5, Zappos is the best place for me to find shoes. Finally, this dancing shoe is amazingly comfortable and pretty. Tan color makes your legs look longer.
Zyx, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The shoes are great; they fit like a second skin, and give me the ability to point my toes during a dance routine. Worth the money! Plus they look great on my foot!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The Bloch Sfx Split Flex is a great addition to any dancers shoe collection! Well made, comfortable heel height, no breaking in, true to street shoe size in my case, and allows gorgeous lines of the foot at a great price point! ENJOY!!!
I'd also recommend:
Capezio, La Duca
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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WOW, the shipping was SUPER fast! I ordered the shoes in the afternoon, and they arrived the next morning. I got the shoes for a chorus girl routine and they are absolutely perfect. I tied red bows to them which made them all the more cuter! They are very comfortable and the leather is starting to shape to my feet. The heel is not too high and there is enough padding between the balls of my feet and the floor to allow me to dance for hours in the shoe the first night. I would definitely recommend getting this shoe if you need something to dance in, and they'll make your legs look great too!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Great shoe, not for a wide foot - I ordered up half a size, and this shoe was just the wrong proportion for my foot. I'm usually an 8 1/2 and my feet are a bit wide, and in the 9 this shoe was a little long but too narrow. The elastic on the sides would have allowed them to fit OK but for as much moving as I'll do in this character/dance shoe I'm going to return them and look for something that will fit perfectly. I love the design and style. The shape and split sole construction is ideal for double use as a character shoe and for dancing, perfect for the stage performer. I wish they came in wide width!
Christina, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Love these shoes, which per advice I ordered up a full size over my normal one. Very comfortable. Can't wait to take them to dance lessons.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Love these shoes! Order one size bigger. They ran small. Super comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice shoe, but made in China (what else is new) and runs very small. I'm a US size 8 and need to order a 9 in order for them to fit properly.
Karen, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I took the advice and ordered a 1/2 size up. I like these shoes! The strap is adjustable (but no holes) so they are easy to tighten. While my LaDuca's are by far the best, these are a really good cost alternative!
I'd also recommend:
LaDuca
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I purchased these for my 12 year old daughter who is quite small; she is a performer and also does ballroom/latin dancing and public speaking, and pageants; These were to replace typical character shoes and wear with suits to give her a little extra height; she loves them, they are very comfortable, she even wore them to trick or treat. They should be offered in silver and gold for special occasions, pageants, etc. I also purchased the open toe rose color style; these are also very comfortable and elegant, but the colors offered including the rose do not work well for dressier events. Capezio has much nicer styles and color selection, but do not compare in comfort, very important for any performer.
I'd also recommend:
capezio
Mandy T, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Wanted dance shoes for a ballroom showcase coming up. These were too small by at least a half size, maybe more. I liked the steel in the shank. It seemed to cure the problem of heel wiggle in this type of dance shoe.
Bonnie B, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Ordered 1 size larger than street shoe. Fits well. Just started dancing, this shoe is just right. I have problem (pain) in ball of foot. With this I can dance comfortably for at least and hour. - & Zappos ROCKS
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Cute, but very small. I ordered a 1/2 size smaller like the other reviewers suggested, but they felt true to size! Leather is not as nice as the Tic Tac Toes.
I'd also recommend:
Tic Tac Toes
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I thought I could use them as everyday shoes. Big mistake. Very comfortable indeed, but absolutely not for everyday life. Also feel like one size smaller. Wear 6.5, ordered 7, the right size would be 8.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This shoe is great and flexible. However, I am very disappointed with the quality. After dancing once or twice a week for a month the inside started separating. Now, after two months the shoe is losing its form. These are so comfortable but I just can't depend on them so I just ordered new shoes of another brand.
Rachel G, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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The fit is fine and the shoe is comfortable. However, I use these shoes once a week for one hour since the third week in May (it’s now August) and they are falling apart! Very disappointed in the overall quality of this expensive shoe.
Laura, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
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Too Small -
I consistently wear a size 10 dress shoe with no exceptions. This shoe was small. My toes were right up against the end with no extra room at all. Too bad, as I really liked the style. I would order a half size larger.
Lisa P, Zappos Customer,
2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Nice dance shoe. Had to order a half size larger but with zappos it is so easy to return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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This is my second pair. This first I bought in nude. They are one full size larger than I wear. I normally wear a size 9. Suede bottoms allow you to spin with ease. The elastic on the side enable you to stay on the balls of your feet.
Kathie, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair of these shoes, my first pair was black. I still have both and wear both. They are amazing dance shoes, especially for the price. I love that I can point my foot in a heel! The only downside is that the strap can wear down with repeated wear from the quick change clasp, but you have to wear them a lot. Also the sole of shoe is suede, not rubber. I love them!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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So far it looks to be the most comfortable character shoe I've ever had. Soft, supple leather, and shows the full articulation of your point. Super flexible sole. I stuck with a full size larger than my street shoes to accommodate swelling feet while dancing.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I've gone way too long trying to Tango in my street shoes! Then I found Zappos.com. Since my feet are very difficult to find comfortable shoes for, I was afraid dancing shoes were going to also be cruel shoes. Wrong. Since Zappos had an informative video showing the bells and whistles that the Bloch SFX Split Flex shoe has, I ordered them with hope that I could learn to dance without foot pain distractions. I did order a half size larger than I normally wear and they are great. The return policy was helpful also. The first pair I ordered were my street shoes size, They were a half size too small. I reordered another pair a half size larger and they are perfect. I'm impressed with Zappos.com, try it.
Joy M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.