Customer Reviews Bloch Evolution Dance Sneaker

Lightweight with a lot of support. Easy to take off and slip on. I always get one size larger in Bloch than in my regular size and that works fine

The shoes ran small, but were comfy when all is said and done. They work wonderfully for the Zumba class, in that they allowed you to move freely without "sticking" to the floor. I was able to do spins and turns easily and slide from move to move. Definitely noticed a difference between these and the running shoes I usually do class with.

I wear these shoes for jazzercize and they work great. They are very cute on and super comfy and have plenty of support. I normally wear an 8- 8 1/2 and I ordered a 9 1/2 and they are perfect.

This is a really great shoe to wear while doing workouts. The flexibility of the shoes enables me to keep my balance better than when I wear cross training shoes. My trainer liked them so much that she bought a pair for herself.

These are perfect shoes for Zumba / dance exercise / kick box exercise. I have bad knees from my old injuries and rheumatoid arthritis, and I started Zumba recently. I originally used a pair of cross training shoes and developed horrible knee pain on the inner sides of my knees probably from the lateral motions on the shoes that had too much frictions on the wooden gym floor. I then tried Ryka which were way too bulky, too heavy, way too much friction and too much arch support and overall protection (I have high arch and prefer bare feet kind of person); retunred. I tried Zumba Remix, although they were light and wonderful still they had a tad too much friction (I will use them for other training so I will be keeping them). Finally, I ordered these Bloch Evolution. I wish I had ordered them first. I hesitated because they kind of look ugly and only black color. But, wow, they are the perfect pair for Zumba or dance exercise. They have perfect amount of sliding ability - no more friction thus no more lateral stress on my bad knees. They have great cushions on the heel and on the ball of the foot although I would never land on my heel while dancing. They fit nicely my a little narrower feet. I also have a long middle toe (my middle toe is much longer than my first toe), so the shape of this shoe is good for me. I used to dance many years ago in heeled dance shoe that had no friction at all (leather sole) so I am used to dance that way. As for size, the size was just as I expected for any workout shoes. My size for flats, pumps, sandals is 7; for boots, it is 7½; For running / cross training, it is either 8½ or 9. For this Bloch Evolution pair, 8½ fits perfectly with any socks. So, there was no surprise for me. For me, these have more than enough arch support, too. I highly recommend these pairs to anyone who wants to Zumba or dance. I use them for kick box exercise and they work very well, too. Any workout that needs lateral slides / move can benefit from these pairs. I wish they came in different colors.

I bought the Bloch Evolution Sneaker for dance, not Zumba. I do lyrical/modern and wanted a more supportive shoe for practice. I debated getting a 1/2 or full size larger, but a dancer friend has a pair one size larger, so I ordered that. The ball of my foot fits the right area of the shoe, and length is good (I have a little room in the toe area.) I like the look of the tapered toe area and the support and cushioned feel of the heel. I am used to split soles and I wear them w/o socks. They are very comfortable. I may have been able to get away with just a 1/2 size larger than my street shoe, but I think these will be just fine and very good for what I bought them for.

Great shoe for Zumba! I was having trouble finding shoes that didn't hurt my feet and my friend purchased these. I decided to give them a try and they are wonderful. Please go up a 1/2 or a full size when you order these.

Based on other reviewers, I ordered this shoe a full size larger than my regular size - it was just right. I bought the shoe for Zumba because my regular athletic shoes gripped the floor too much - these seem to have just the right amount of "spin." I've only worn them once, but had no problems during or after class with painful knees, feet, etc. they are very bouncy and the arch support really cradles your foot. They might have felt a little less stable laterally than my usual athletic shoe but I probably could have corrected that by stopping to lace them tighter. I have a somewhat wide foot and a low arch and I thought the shoes felt great - plenty of room in the toe box. I highly recommend them.

This is a great little shoe! I usually wear an 8 1/2, but ordered a size 9 after reading the reviews. It fit fine. I have bunions, and there was no discomfort. Am using these for low-impact aerobics combined with bands. I love the shoe because the bands stay put...no more bands sneaking up from under my foot and hurting me. They are cute too.

I've only worn these once, but I liked them. They are very light weight and comfortable. I was able to make my turns just fine; I use them for line dancing. I have a wide foot, but the mesh on these shoes are very forgiving. I had to order 1 1/2 sizes larger than my normal size, and the fit is fine.

I bought these for my husband who loves zumba. He is usually 7.5-8 wide, so I bought size 10. he says that the shoes are excellent. The sole is a bit narrow for support for men, but he adjusted. Very difficult to find dancing sneakers that made for men. Thanks, Zappos.

This is my 3rd pair of Bloch dance shoes. These shoes are lighter than my previous 2 pairs. They are fabulous and easy to dance in. I always order 1 size larger than my shoe size. I use them for Zumba and hip hop dance. Great shoes!

I ordered these for Zumba and love them! Wasn't sure how I would like the split sole, but turns out I'm on my toes most of the time anyway, so they are very comfortable.

I absolutely love these shoes! I wear them for jazz and Zumba classes, but I also wear them around the house because they are so comfortable and lightweight. They're flexible, but I wear orthotics normally and can use them in these as well if I think I'll need extra support.

I have a narrow foot and a high arch so it is very hard to find dance shoes that fit. These do! And in some miraculous way they provide arch support. Much better than Capezios for me. Runs small.A 10 fit my size 9 foot. Works well for Zumba.

I love this shoe for Zumba! Super light and comfortable for dancing. I normally wear a 9 in New Balance running shoes. I thought I could get by with a 9.5 in this shoe but ended up returning for a 10. 10 fits perfectly and am super pleased! Totally worth the purchase!

I bought these for line dancing after trying several different brands. These are comfortable, light weight and flexible. They pivot easily on the floor but are not too slippery. Other brands I have tried are heavy and clunky. These shoes run a bit small - I wear a size 7 and ordered these in an 8. They fit perfectly.

Way too small. I have a 5.5 size and ordered a 6 and it was more like a 4.5. Also very narrow.

I needed a real dance shoe for Zumba for a lot of rotation. I also teach. Yet it's also aerobic requiring the ability to plant. After trying many shoes, unsuccessfully, I'd fall back on my Capezio Jazz sneakers, which are great for rotation but slippery. These shoes are great! I have to get used to rotating on the ball, but my heels now grab, and I can get full use of the core work. I'm a narrow/2A 10, and heard Bloch was wide. Yet, the heels are narrow enough to fit, and the front comfortable. I wear the 10.5 in this shoe, and it's perfect with a moderate sock.

I have tried several different brands for my Zumba workout including the Zumba brand. The Bloch Evolution dance sneaker is the most comfortable with great arch support, very light, flexible and perfect for turns and jumps. It has a slippery area on the sole of each shoe which is very helpful for quick turns. I got used to the slippery area during the first workout that I used them. I wear a medium 7 1/2 dress shoe and up to 8 in sneakers. I needed a size 9 and it fits perfectly. I ended up ordering sizes 8 1/2, 9 and 9 1/2 and returned the ones that didn't fit. Absolutely love them.

Every aspect of Zappos service is great. I was not sure of my size so I ordered two sizes of the same style shoe . They arrived promptly, I selected the best fit and returned the other pair at no charge (as promised).

The perfect shoes for any type of dance aerobics. As a former dancer I am very picky about footwear. These dance sneakers have it all, excellent arch support, superior lacing construction and support, and a sweet spot on the bottom so you can turn without injuring your knees. I bought a second pair to use as walking shoes. After trying numerous pairs of athletic shoes for aerobic classes and walking, these are by far the best. Order a size larger than your dress shoes.

I have never owned a pair of dance shoes before. I started doing Zumba about 2 1/2 years ago and saw other people wearing dance shoes. I wore my new shoes for the first time last week and Wow...what a difference it made in moving across the floor. Love them absolutely.

Really great split sole but the profile of the shoe was so low that I felt it wasn't giving me enough support. Runs a FULL size small. I always wear a 7 but had to get an 8 after the 7.5 didn't fit.

I ordered 4 different pair of dance sneakers and found these to be the best fit for me. I normally wear a size 7, but took Zappos' advice and ordered an 8, which fit great. They are lightweight, flexible and very comfortable. Just perfect for my Zumba classes.