Bloch Dance Women's Amalgam Leather and Mesh Split Sole Jazz Sneaker

I bought these shoes so that I could salsa dance in sneakers on sticky or rough floors. (Cuban style salsa, in which heels are not common nor expected.) I have the typical Bloch exercise/dance shoes w/ the split heel but those look really bulky and dorky for social dancing. These are much slimmer so they just look like typical sneakers, but they're perfect for being able to spin and turn easily. So far, they've been great. I just wish they had other colors available in tan or grey instead of just black.I'm heading to a 3-day salsa festival this week and will be wearing them quite a bit. I'll post an update if I have any problems with them.

I ordered these (a size and a half larger as recommended) for Zumba as the Ryka Tenacity that came with great reviews are not working out for the necessary turns and pivots for dancing. My knees needed a break! I was really excited to try these out as I've never worn a dance shoe for my fitness classes. They arrived on a Thursday...Perfect! I had class that same evening and put them in my gym bag as I do not wear my gym shoes on the street.In class I found that I have to be very cautious not to slide on bigger traveling moves as these want to take you for a slippery ride but I made it through and my feet and knees survived intact. That would take some getting used to.Then, I took a couple classes on Saturday; one in the morning and there was a Zumba event that evening so I did that too. (I'm getting my butt in shape and taking hostages if need be). What I realized was that my right shoe was not cooperating and I could feel that the sole had peeled back and was flapping under my foot. Really!?! Within three days the heel is coming unglued?! Are these fastened with chewing gum and hope?! So at this point I am just discouraged as I am not sure that re-gluing the sole will be enough to keep them together for very long. I saved the box and return bag and may have to say my goodbyes.

I was so excited to get these shoes for dance. I tried them on and they were a bit snug, I thought, well they are leather, I will let them form to my foot. The right one was fine. The left one would never stay on my heel. I wore them 4-5 times hoping it would finally form to my foot, but it did not. I'm not sure if the sole was not place correctly on the left heel or the left shoe was smaller. but I could never get the left one to fit properly. I will not be buying shoes online again. I should have returned them, but I don't like to return anything once it has been worn. I felt the need to share this review.

These are almost the only shoes I wear, inside, outside, errands, shopping, for me they are total comfort. The shoes allow my foot to move in a natural way, not flat footed like an ordinary sneaker. I have three pairs of these and another older bloch shoe that is no longer available but affords me the same comfort.

They are a great shoeThey fit like a black mesh Bloch dance sneakerGreat comfort great materialThe price is one of the most affordable .My foot measures a 7 1/2I wear an 8 street shoeIn Bloch I wear a 9 1/2 size for the dance sneakerFor the jazz shoe I got the 9 1/2But I’m not sure if I needed a 9 since they need to be fitted but not uncomfortableI danced last night the 9 1/2 felt great!I’m still working on it

The shoes are good quality and crafted well. I would have to agree with several of the other reviewer's, order a 1/2 to one size up. I have a narrow foot and normally wear a size 9 to 9 1/2 in standard leather shoes (pumps, sandals, and flats). I usually buy Asics brand running shoes in size 10. After reading the Amazon reviews, I went directory to the Bloch website for fitting recommendations. The fitting guide recommended ordering a 1/2 to one size larger. I ordered size 11 and they fit very well. I have a little room in the toe box and I'm able to wear cotton ankle socks comfortably. I brought these shoes to use for ballet style training, Zumba, and other dance activities.I love these shoes and would definitely purchase another pair.

Ordered a whole size larger, and still too small, but also bought them for vigorous dance exercise, and the back is so low, they don't feel secure on my feet. Instead I reordered the Bloch Criss Cross Dance Sneaker, which is much more supportive and feels secure on. Still not as supportive as my old Capezios that are discontinued, but will be a good back-up pair.

Incredibly comfortable--they feel like clouds! This is my second pair after finally wearing out my first pair. I'm a size 6.5 in street shoes, but the size 7 Amalgam fits perfectly for long hours on my feet in the studio. Can't really beat Bloch for overall craftsmanship--they hit the nail on the head across dance styles when it comes to footwear. Quality materials, tailoring, and craftsmanship. A+++

True fit -- I wear a US 7 street shoe and order the same in the Bloch sneaker. Very comfortable -- they have saved my feet during dance class and practice. Almost tempted to wear them around the house instead of slippers!

Los amo!! OJO pide una talla arriba de la que usas! Yo soy 9US, compré talla 10 y me quedan perfecto.

Too small. Tried to exchange for a bigger size and order disappeared. They are at least 2 sizes small!

great shoes but had to return bc they were too small

The quality. I wear them to linedance.