Bloch has been a famous brand name for high-quality ballet shoes for many years. Their success has inspired a modern collection of Bloch dance shoes for more contemporary styles as well. Ballroom dancing, made popular by the recent success of the television series Dancing With The Stars, is one style that Bloch represents particularly well.
Here's a quick review of some of the choices ballroom dancers have in considering comfortable and fashionable Bloch dance shoes.The Annabella is one of the more popular styles for Bloch. It is specifically designed to meet the needs of casual and professional dancers. The low-cut shoe has a padded insole, wide heel, and a self-locking buckle across the instep. Dance teachers may find this to be the perfect practice shoe for their students. It comes in basic colours of black and natural.
Those looking for a little higher heel to accent their outfit for a Latin or salsa competition will like the Issabella. This shoe has a reinforced 2 ½" heel and a cushioned insole for additional support and metatarsal protection, as well as a full heel cup. It also has an attractive forefoot for emphasizing a dancer's pointe.
Next comes the ladies' Yasmin, which comes in black, natural, or gold. The detailed latticework on the face of the shoe covers the foot elegantly, while the sturdy heel offers good support. These shoes give dancers a full range of movement, and stand up to hours of activity.
The Simona style is unique in that is has a closed toe and more traditional heel cup that protects a dancers feet well in close quarters. This more of a standard tango or ballroom shoe, one that looks beautiful in black, gold or natural.
The company also makes Bloch dance shoes for practice sessions. The Practice Shoe style has a full leather perforated upper to allow air to keep the foot cool, as well as elastic "V" inserts in the rear medial and lateral sections to accentuate the longer line of the shoe's pointe. There are flexible upper laces for maximum comfort.
Bloch hasn't forgotten to consider male dancers either. Their Xavier style has a classic oxford look and feel, with its soft, full grain leather upper and traditional eyelets for laces. The cushioned insole with Kashmir lining is a fine shock absorber, and the shoe's short shank and wide heel provide great arch support.
For more sporty dancers, there is the best-selling Boost DRT shoe, one of the lightest and most comfortable shoes they carry. This shoe has a full range of colours and is available for girls, women, and men. The well developed split sole and cushioned heel provide ample support for acrobatic dancing like modern jazz.
Still other models of Bloch dance shoes and sneakers have high-tech features to protect dancers on stage or in the studio. The Evolution utilizes a stretch mesh material in the mid-foot and heel cup for extra flexibility and a removable molded sock liner for a firm fit. The Propel has similar features, but includes a Velcro strap and a four-part PU outsole for 360 degree turns.
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