Customer Reviews Bloch Evolution Dance Sneaker

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.

Helps my knee pain! It made a big difference, I move better and glide easily. Keep in mind that the limited resistance that helps the dancing part is also a potential risk for falling, but once you get used to it (one or two sessions) you'll be fine!

I usually wear a 7 1/2 and based on the reviews that this shoe runs small I ordered a size 8. When they arrived they seemed to fit "OK" but since there was a little room in the toe I decided to hold off using them and try the 7 1/2. In a regular athletic shoe a little room at the toe is OK so I wasn't sure. I am very glad I waited for the 7 1/2. For me this shoe runs true to size but I think it depends on how you are planning on using it. I used it in a Zumba class and it is perfect. It may feel snug as you are putting your foot in through the arch area, but once I got it on it was great. I used a very thin sock. I have noticed that dancers get their slippers to fit snug. I had much better control and the arch support hit in just the right spot when I used the 7 1/2. Extra room in the toe I think gives less control if you are doing dancing moves. If you are using the shoe more as a cross training/cardio shoe then a larger size with thicker sock would make sense. Anyway, the shoe performed very well in Zumba with just the right amount of slide for turns and the shoe is very flexible and permits you to achieve a full and comfortable arch when pivoting. I feel I can do everything in these shoes as though I were wearing ballet slippers, yet with more support for jumping.

Bloch Evolution is a great dance shoe, with moderate arch support and a fairly low profile. Have worn them for an entire 12 hour dance workshop with no adverse issues. These shoes run true to size in a dance shoe, not street shoe. I wear a 7.5 street shoe and always order a size 9 dance shoe. The conversion is absolutely consistent.

Fantastic! Bought these to replace the clunky, heavy cross trainers I was wearing for Zumba. They are perfect - make a huge difference in my ability to do the moves properly and efficiently. Makes class so much more fun. I am a size 7 and the 7.5's are comfortable & perfect.

Hallelujah! Finally found a pair of dance shoes that help my knees and my high arches. I have damaged my legs from years of martial arts and sports and now dance is my only form of exercise. I dance 5 days a week; samba, zumba, hip hop, Brazilian funk, etc. And I'm not talking about being a wallflower in the back of the class; I'm dancing my arse off at the head of the class with the 20-year-olds (I'm 40)! Tested these shoes out last night with an intense samba class (by far my weakest class) and they helped me immensely. The split sole does take a bit to get used to (I had been doing all this in cross trainers) but that sweet spin spot at the top of the foot definitely helps. And they weren't kidding about arch support; I almost cried after class when my feet and knees weren't in pain. Definitely runs small. I'm a 7 1/2 and ordered an 8; and while my foot does reach the end of the shoe, it's made kind of like a ballet shoe so it never bugged me in class. In fact, I think over time, this shoe will stretch. Overall, best shoe by of the year for me and of course, Zappos is amaze-balls in terms of shipping and customer service. This is one happy dancer.