Amazing shoe!
I had foot surgery for a bunion so I have a large scar across the top of my foot that can be sensitive still. As soon as I was able to start dancing again I was using my Sasha canvas shoes that I've been dancing in for years but found that my foot was now much more sensitive and unstable. Having the full elastic band around the top of this shoe is much more comfortable than the thin string, and its structured better at the bottom of the foot so you don't feel any bunching when on releve- a problem I was having in the old shoes. I am dancing much much better now that I have these shoes, simply because they are so much more comfortable for me.The sizing can be a bit difficult though, I usually wear a 6.5-7 and I ordered a 5D because I did not want them to be too small or too tight. I probably could have gone down a size as they don't fit as tight as my shoes used to but that probably helps with the comfort level as well.
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Great ballet shoe.
I wear a size 8 and typically order 8 medium in Bloch ballet flats. I received the 8 C/D and it was way too big. Luckily it was free returns and Amazon shipped out the same day I filed the return claim without waiting for the original order to be returned. The size 7 B fit a tiny bit snug, but it stretched slightly and it's a perfect fit. The elastics came pre-sewn which was great. And the tiny bunch of fabric actually leaves you the room to move and isn't noticeable. The best part is the tiny bit of extra cushion in the soles that helps so much when I'm on my feet for hours dancing or teaching class.
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raggmopp
December 16, 2014
Makes me feel like a ballerina
I am size 9, somewhat wide. I ordered 7 B. At first they felt a bit short and snug but after just a few minutes I was comfortable with them and pirouetting around the house. I will wear them for belly dance class in those times when floors are either a little dirty or too sticky for bare feet. Tonight will be their maiden voyage in class. But I think I can almost say these would be good for vintage dances as well, say, Victorian or ragtime. They are classic-looking, conform to fit and flatter the foot. I feel like a princess in them.
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As expected
I ordered after reading the reviews. I've never worn ballet slippers and do not know how they are supposed to feel. I wanted a pair for a "working in the office" shoe. I'm normally a women's size 9 so I ordered a size 7 wide (I have wider feet). I heard they stretch but right now they hug my ankles almost too tight and have enough room to wiggle my toes. I say almost too tight because I can definetly feel them cutting off circulation slightly but I have a sensitivity to this so I'm sure for most it's dine. The stitching doesn't seem very careful but they also do not itch on the inside for me. Probably fine for those with sensitivities because the fabric on the inside that does "stick out" is soft. The tag says made in Cambodia, I don't know if that's important to anyone. And there is enough room in the heel to pinch a quarter of an inch in. I don't need these to be tight for my purposes, just thought I'd be thorough.
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Eileen Fleming
July 26, 2023
Not bad, but not perfect.
These canvas Bloch's are very well constructed and I thought I had found the perfect ballet slippers for ballet class. However, the toe box length is too short causing them to be uncomforably short of my toes. I wear a size 8 US in most shoes style and sizes. I ordered a 6C in this shoe according to size chart recommendation. They fit great in other areas but toes comfort is crucial. If you really want to canvas over the leather and have longer toes order up a bit from the size chart recommendation. Also, the canvas has very little give so there is not really any stretching to fit with these. If they fit properly in all directions I have not doubt you will be happy with these shoes.Note: I ultimately purchased the leather version. If you are considering or comparing the two, be sure to read my review to those as well.
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Amazon Customer
September 10, 2025
Great quality
Perfect for daughter’s dance - arrived quickly.
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Fit is two full sizes down, durable, fairly comfortable
I had to exchange them twice to get the right size. It says to get two sizes smaller than normal shoe size, and that is right. I’m normally a 5½ regular and finally got the right fit with Size 3½. I love the split sole, and these do fit well. A couple of things though: It doesn’t conform well to my heel. Even at the right size there’s a little extra space in the bottom part of the heel. The toes feel a little cramped in the width, but I needed narrow for the arch support. The arch support though isn’t as strong as I thought it would be, and I thought there would have been a lot better metatarsal arch support. All that said, I do like them. They are pretty too.
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