Customer Reviews Bloch Split Flex Character Shoe

Excellent character shoes with comfy support. Also chic as street shoe. Tan neutral goes with everything. Very feminine design. I love mine!

I bought these hoping I could stand to be on my feet all night for a Gala event I had to work. I was totally amazed at how comfortable they were, how my feet survived the night (they hate me and all shoes). I am an odd fit between a 7.5 and 8 so I never know which to get, they had to be an 8 in these so I would say they run true to a tiny bit small. I cannot give these enough praise, best buy I've made in years. Love!

I wear a 10m but purchased an 11m based on other reviews. The length was great, width was a little too wide. I think they'll fit better if I insert a cushion for the ball of my foot. The shoe has very nice, classic lines. It's a great looking shoe and very stable for dancing!

I use these for ballroom dancing. Great multi-purpose shoe! I wear an 8.5 street shoe, but usually around an 8, maybe 7.5 for ballroom, so these run small! However, they're great for social dancing, practice, etc. This is my go-to shoe. I'm not into competing, but I've been dancing for over a year and a half, and these shoes have gone the distance with me! The heel makes me feel more stable when I'm dancing. I'd say they last about 6-8 months of hardcore dancing. Longer if you take good care of them and/or you're not dancing all that often. I probably wore my one pair for a year and they were definitely overused. Wouldn't even give them to Goodwill...they were on their last legs. I was able to dance in these for a long time (usually didn't dance longer than 4 hours at a time, though) and feel good wearing them. They're flexible, but supportive, which I love. Although these are character shoes rather than ballroom shoes, they're a lot more stable than Capezio ballroom shoes! My foot has a wider ball of the foot and a narrower heel, so it's hard for me to find shoes that fit well. These are a little snug, but stretch just enough to fit my foot well. Highly recommend for a dancer.

Great for my dance classes. Does run small like all the reviews say so get half to one size larger than normal. Suede bottoms are excellent on dance floors but not for street use.

agree with other reviews- GO A SIZE bigger! Construction is great, definitely effective for tango; however runs size small so get size bigger!

Order at least a full size up. I measure a 7 but frequently take a 6.5 in a heel due to fallen arches that re-appear in heels. I ordered a 7.5, thinking that would be a full size up, and I was wrong - should have ordered the 8. They are well constructed and appear comfortable - just too snug for me in the 7.5.

I'm disappointed that I have to return these shoes. After reading the description, watching the video and reading the reviews, I was convinced they would be perfect. Unfortunately, even though I ordered a half-size larger, (the length was fine) -- they were too narrow in the toe box. If you plan to do a lot of dancing in these shoes, you don't want your toes squished! Wish Capezio would make a similar shoe with as much flexibility. I'm going to try another brand.

I was actually a little disappointed this time around since the top of the shoe doesn't come up as far on the foot as it shows in the picture and the leather looks different from what I'm used to. I have a previous pair 1/2 size smaller that I've owned about 6 yrs or so that have leather that is much smoother, shinier, and glossier than these. Also the top of the shoe comes up about 1/4 farther on my foot and look much, much better. Maybe the picture is from one of those shoes, because my new pair doesn't really quite look like that. In a closed toe shoe I normally wear a size 7, but ordered these in size 8 and these do seem more comfortable.

Very nice shoes, although it's hard to order Blochs because they run small, so I ordered them in two sizes. A former ballerina, I'm a ballroom beginner, so the 2" heel is a little high for me, but the shoes are made well and have good support.

Very interesting shoe...I've never tried on what I believe is a shoe for dancing. I think it would be a fantastic shoe for this purpose! However, for everyday work-wear with a lot of walking, I don't think they would cut it--At least not for me. They are light as a feather which feels wonderful on your feet--almost like not having any shoes on! The toe box area feels a bit weird in that it sort of feels "disconnected" from the arch and heel portion of the shoe. I can see that this flexibility would be great for dancing. The edges of the toe box were a bit tough on my feet though; however, I do have kind of bony feet, so not may not be an issue for others.

Elegant looking, stable and reasonably comfortable for dancing. Runs at least a half size small - I ordered up a full size because my foot is wide and it fit quite well.

I have big toes, bunions and a high arch. Typically a 7W or 7.5 is a good size for me and I need room to add orthotic arch support. I ordered size 8, but should have ordered 8.5. These are lightweight, flexible and very cute on. I would imagine you could dance the night away in these if you have normal feet. I don't, so I'll have to pass.

I read reviews and took advice from others and ordered a full size up from my usual size 6. I should have ordered only half a size up; the 7 was just a little too big, particularly in the heel. This is a great costume shoe, but I ultimately decided to return it for something else.

Nice shoe but ran very short.

I am usually a size 9 (EUR 40) and ordered a half size larger because most of the reviews suggested going at least a half size up. The shoe fits like a glove and I think the leather will give more the more I wear them so I am glad that I did not go a full size up. I use it for argentine tango classes (beginners) and think they are perfect because I am 5'11 and do not want a crazy heel to make me even taller. My order also went through in less than a week so I did not miss a new class without them!

I received my shoes very fast and they fit perfectly! I took the advice offered on the site and went up half a size when ordering and they fit my wide feet very well. I have already spent two hours dancing in them and they are very comfortable. I do wish that the strap was a little shorter and the metal buckle is pretty flimsy but I am hoping that it holds up all right.

GREAT style with these shoes and comfortable except for the heels pinching, which I believe I saw mentioned in another review. I'm wearing them and trying to break them in and hopefully get past that point. It's my only complaint about these shoes. Otherwise, stylish and comfy. I got them for a 20's themed wedding and they will go on to live a long and fruitful life as a go-to pair of work shoes.

This shoe is designed for dancers, which I am not, but it's perfect for me. I have a wide foot & most ladies shoes pinch my toes. I also find most heels excruciatingly painful. These shoes are simple, attractive, and very comfortable. I am very pleased.

Order one size up! I always wear a 9 so I ordered a 9 1/2 based on reviews. I should have gone the full size up!

I took the advice of other reviewers and ordered a full size larger than my true size, and they fit perfectly. The upper and sole are both very flexible, which is okay for me but might be uncomfortable for someone who needs a lot of arch support. Super cute.

I've worn these shoes several times and done substantial walking in Manhattan in them. I would say they are comfortable overall - no pinching or blisters from rubbing. They do feel a bit peculiar due to the "Flex" feature. That took a bit to get used to in shoes with a heel - even though a small heel. The "flex" can make the shoes feel a bit wobbly when walking. I would have preferred more support.

Lovely shoe, but waaaaay too small. Order at least a size up.

I went a full size up and Wide, but I think I could have gone just a half size up. The split flex is a concept I understand, but makes the shoe too unstable for me. The heel feels nice and solid for its height. The styling is nice, but my feet don't feel secure.