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Reviews and ratings are submitted by visitors to this site. They do not reflect the opinion of Discount Dance Supply or its suppliers. Reviews may have been edited for spelling, punctuation and/or clarity without altering the intent of the review.
11/14/11 by Ed
Great for wide feet!
Rating: 4
I am a beginner on pointe and I have wide feet and have struggled with bunion pain. The wide box fit great and REALLY improved my arches! Amazing! The only downfall is when flat footed the shoe is squeaky and the back of the bottom of the shoe digs in to the foot. Otherwise great support. Street shoe 8.5 and I ordered size 6 XXX.
11/14/11 by Joey from Alabama
Best pointe shoe ever
Rating: 4
Way awesome shoe! My favorite pointe shoe of all. A comfy pointe shoe. I have wide feet.
11/07/11 by Ashley
These shoes are very boxy
Rating: 2
These shoes are very boxy looking and don't last very long. I've used mine maybe once or twice a week for a couple months and my boxes are super weak. The back of the shank also seemed to dig into my heel when on them with a flat foot. Unless your foot is the shape of a square I don't recommend these shoes.
11/02/11 by DIDI
I love these shoes they are so comfy.
Rating: 4
I own them they are very durable and are the best on BLOCH makes.
08/08/11 by Sammi
AMAZING
Rating: 5
I have danced on pointe for 3 years now, and I have never worn pointe shoes this good. These are the best pointe shoes ever. I don`t want to take them off they are so comfortable. I have very high arches and they complement them very well. Also, they last very long, so you get your moneys worth. I would highly recommend these shoes.
06/13/11 by J from New Jersey
Amazing balance, Low arch.
Rating: 4
I have gone through many different types of shoes and have been wearing Balance Europeans for 4 months now. The balance on these shoes is amazing because of the larger platform. However they hurt my feet more than any other shoe. But everyone else who wear's these say that they are the most comfortable shoes they've ever worn, so I think I am the exception.
The arch line of these shoes is a little lower than I would like but the balance they provide cannot be matched.
06/07/11 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
I love these pointe shoes! They make me feel like I'm standing on air. I have had my European Balance shoes for about a year and they still haven't died and they make my feet look AMAZING!
10/26/10 by Ashley from Redmond, Oregon
Amazing!
Rating: 5
These are my first pointes, and I absolutely love them! I have a wide foot, but narrow heel, long toes, and if you do too then I recommend you try these! They fit wonderfully and make my arch look great! Definitely comfy and didn't take forever to break in :)
08/12/10 by dancer39 from RSM California
Rating: 5
I love these shoes I am an adult dancer with painful bunions, wide feet, average arch, and narrow ankles. My street shoe size is 8.5-9 and the 6.5 xxx are perfect for me. I really struggled to find the right shoes. I tried so many: grishkos, capezio, freed, and several other Blochs. The Bloch Synergy were nice, but I couldn't get over my boxes. I hope they never discontinue these.
07/07/10 by Cece
Boxy Appearance
Rating: 3
I have been using these for only 3 months, and they are great to help turns. But they make my feet look really boxy, and I don’t like it. However if you want to stay in the Bloch family try the Alphas! I really like them; they look much prettier on narrow-ish feet.
05/23/10 by Emily from Orange County
Rating: 3
They were ok. They didn't last too long and didn't fit right and they were very squeaky but they looked great on my feet and the extra padding was great.
03/28/10 by dancer4ever77
WIDE FEET!
Rating: 4
These shoes are great, I've been using the Balance European shoe for 2 years! The extra padding in the box is definitely a plus! The only thing keeping me from giving this shoe 5 stars is that no matter how wide of a shoe I got, it still looked extra wide! Probably just the way the shoe is made.. just annoys me sometimes. Overall, this is a great shoe! Especially for beginners, even if you don't have a good arch, the shoe makes you look like you do!! :o)
01/28/10 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
This is the best pointe shoe I have ever had!!! It makes your foot look so good. You should really try it if you have a wide ball of the foot but a narrow heel.
01/24/10 by Vinnie
Exactly What I was Looking for
Rating: 5
These shoes are excellent for the pre-professional/professional student. I was able to wear them without breaking them in at all and they mold to a variety of different foot types. They have plenty of flexibility but still provide me with enough support which my hyper-mobile feet need. They have a wide platform which helps in balancing and could make feet look wide, however from my experience the shoe is still flattering and creates an excellent line. Order a half size higher than you would in other Bloch shoes, because they run a little small.
01/18/10 by Balletgal
Rating: 5
I love the pointe shoes!!! These were my first pair and I really loved the way they improved my arches! This year I tried a different pair and they are definitely not as good or supportive. I will definitely be getting these again.
12/23/09 by Dancer101 from California
Sturdy!
Rating: 5
These shoes really helped my arches! When I started pointe, my arches were terrible! My teacher recommended these shoes for me and now my arches are gorgeous!
11/27/09 by Sydney from New York
Great
Rating: 5
These are my third pair of pointe shoes having had Bloch aspiration for my first and second pair. I don't dance pointe that much, 3 hours a week so my pointe shoes last about a year, I've been dancing en pointe for 3 years. I love these pointe shoes, they make my arch look amazing, having just come from the aspirations which broke in wayyyy too much and made my arch look very bad. I do have very small feet, 3.5 X ) but these shoes make my feet look long and elegant. A very good buy.
11/24/09 by Scarlett from Louisiana
Wonderful!
Rating: 5
I have terrible, terrible feet, and these were my first pair of shoes. Now, three pairs later, no brand is better for my weird feet. They make my ankles more flexible and fit both my extremely wide box and my really narrow heel. I really took these for granted, but now I love them.
10/25/09 by Anonymous
Rating: 3
I had these shoes for 3 months with pointe 5 days a week and I was happy they lasted this long. When I tried them on in the store, they fit like a glove. But once they broke in, they widened quite a bit and provided no lateral support after that. I sank into the shoe and got really bad bruised toenails and huge blisters because I was trying to dance in pointes too wide for me. My teacher told me to get new pointe shoes, but the store was out of my size in every shoe except the European Balances, so I had to get them again, but in a narrower size. I have a very wide foot with a narrow heel and my street shoe size is a 9, and I wear a 6 XXX in these now. They will get wider once they break in, so order a size narrower than usual.
10/24/09 by Adrianna
Rating: 4
I started pointe when I was nine and these were my first shoes and they were really easy for me to balance and break in. I still use the balance european right now and I'm 13. The only thing was I would break them in within 2 days and I'd need new ones every 75 days which was pretty expensive.
10/12/09 by Steph from Kansas City
Rating: 5
I just bought a pair of these shoes and I love them! They are comfortable, easy to break in, yet sturdy and supportive all at the same time. They don't gap or twist on my feet like most shoes do and they last a long time. I will definitely buy them again!
10/11/09 by Amanda from Pennsylvania
I Love these
Rating: 4
These were my first pair of pointe shoes, and that was about 3 years ago. I have had them ever since and they are great. They have a really easy arch and are great for balancing. The only thing is is that if you are an advanced student like me and you aren't used to dancing on broken shoes, think twice about these because they break in pretty quickly.
10/02/09 by Soph from Oregon
Rating: 5
The Balance Europeans were my second pair of pointe shoes and I loved them! They are super comfortable, and make my feet look amazing. I have extremely flexible ankles and so I wear out shoes really fast. I have had these for almost a year and I'm just getting new ones. I recommend these for anyone!
08/24/09 by Dancindiva from California
Great for starters!
Rating: 4
This is a great shoe for beginners in pointe. I got these pointe shoes about 2 months into starting pointe and I wish I had them as my first pair. They are very comfortable and if you have wide feet the box is perfect. The only problem I had was the heel sagging.
08/23/09 by Elizabeth from Wisconsin
Great so far!
Rating: 4
This is my first pair of pointe shoes, but I'm happy with them so far. I got fit at a local dancewear store, and these were by far the most comfortable shoes on flat foot and on pointe compared to others I tried. They are also super pretty, and come in a variety of widths. I have wide feet and wear a 8.5 or 9 street shoe, and the 6.5 XXXX is perfect, even though there's a little room in back.
08/20/09 by K8
Rating: 5
I noticed that many people whom don't like these shoes are those who have just begun pointe work, so if you've just started I guess these shoes aren't for you. But I loved them I went to a conservatory over the summer for a month where we danced about 4 and a half hours straight a day on pointe and I absolutely loved them! Although they only lasted about four days due to the heavy work load they gave me a better balance and made my tiny feet(street shoe size 4) look almost normal sized.
08/01/09 by Anonymous
Great!
Rating: 5
These shoes are working great for me!!! They have also improved my arch. They are great shoes but that doesn’t mean you don’t go through all the pain any normal shoe does but they will get comfy.
Love them!!!
07/27/09 by Anonymous
Amazing!
Rating: 5
When I first went on pointe I hated it! My teacher had to beg me to go up. I then got these shoes (my 2nd pair) and loved them! I now love pointe and am great at it! They don't hurt at all! I have a small wide foot, with a high arch (street shoe size 6 1/2). I wear the size 5 4x. The wide box is great for a wide foot, and the arch makes my foot look amazing! My sister has wide feet, sized 8 street, and very little arch, but these shoes make her feet look great too! I strongly recommend these!
07/22/09 by Sarah from California
Rating: 5
I absolutely love these pointe shoes. I am a 6 1/2 double X and they fit my feet like a glove. I love the way that they are a 3/4 shank; they make your arch look amazing while strengthening at the same time. I strongly recommend these pointe shoes. I had a pair of 2007 Grishkos and they are a lot narrower of a box and harder to balance on. There is no comparison!
06/17/09 by Tina
Amazing!
Rating: 5
I have been on pointe for 3 years. The first time I tried on any pair of shoes, it was always hard to get over my toes. Then a couple weeks ago, the lady at the dance store recommended these shoes, and I LOVE THEM. The minute I tried them on and went on pointe, I was able to get up all the way over my toes. I don't have the greatest arch, but these shoes gave off the illusion that I did. I have a wide foot but a narrow heel, and this fit me perfectly. There is padding inside the box of the shoe and it makes it so if you wanted to, you could dance on pointe without wearing toe pads or anything. A little bit of lamb's wool will do the trick if you really need it. I recommend this shoe to anyone with a wider foot and not a fantastic arch.
03/08/09 by Gabby from Connecticut
Rating: 4
I've been using these shoes for the past 2 years and I highly recommend them to people with not the greatest arch or pretty much anyone I suppose. I love how there is a seam cushion in the back of the shoe so there are no indents in the heel. Also these shoes are sooo easy to break in! All I have to do is wear them in class and voila! These shoes are great and last a long time and I highly recommend them.
12/16/08 by Rebbecca from Florida
Rating: 5
The shoe works great! Flat feet and for people who have wide feet, great shoe : )
12/12/08 by Jazzy from Cape Cod
Fabulous!
Rating: 5
To all the people complaining about this shoe hurting their toes... you should probably get used to it. Pointe is going to hurt, especially with new shoes. I loved the Balances though, because it really enhanced my arch and helped me feel more stable on my legs during classes and performances.
12/06/08 by Balletlover from North Carolina
Great Pointe Shoes!
Rating: 4
They are so comfortable and really easy to balance in. They also make my legs and arch look great! My only complaint is that they don't have a stronger shank. By the first class, mine were already perfectly broken in.
11/19/08 by Shelby from New York
Can't take them off!
Rating: 5
These shoes are so nice, they compliment my feet and bring great balance. I can get on and off pointe with ease! This shoe is wonderful. I get this shoe every time.
11/12/08 by Barbara from Billings
Blochs aren't always bad!!!
Rating: 4
I used to hate Blochs, so I switched to Suffolks, but my teacher didn't like those, so I'm back in Blochs and I love these!!! They're great fo balancing, make my horrible arch look amazing. They're super supportive, with a medium length vamp which makes rolling thru your shoe, even when they're brand new, so much easier. Tip, get them fit, don't just guess your size, the heel makes it hard to estimate. Another thing, rip out the foam pieces on the inside, they get really annoying after a while, and if you have good tie pads, you shouldn't need them. These are totally worth it!!!
11/02/08 by Anonymous
Lasts a long time!
Rating: 5
I love these I'm on my second pair of them. They last a long time!
10/25/08 by Mas (pronounced Mazz) from Hawaii
Rating: 4
I like these pointe shoes. I just got them last week so I haven't danced in them much but so far I love them. Some mind the padding in the toe. I don't mind it.
09/11/08 by Anonymous from Seattle, WA
Rating: 4
These are very comfortable and the balancing is marvelous in these shoes. I also like that the vamp is low enough to bend where my foot naturally bends at demi-pointe. The problem I'm having is that the heels slip off constantly. I'm not sure if I bought them too big, and yes, sewing an extra elastic band on might help - but with most shoes that is not necessary, so that is my personal point of comparison. They made the heel seam more robust so that it would retain the line, but between that and the elastic drawstring, the heels totally have a mind of their own and they refuse to cooperate. It's so compromising that despite the other great aspects, I will have to rule this shoe out as "the one". You just can't be pulling your shoes back on a billion times per class!
07/27/08 by Jessica from Miami
Best Ever
Rating: 5
These pointe shoes are the best! I love them and wouldn't think of replacing them. (Look good if you have a middle arch.)
07/17/08 by Katie
Rating: 5
I love this shoe! I just started pointe about 2 months ago and I haven't had any problems with this shoe. It's very comfortable. The foam in the box can be easily removed if you wish. I personally like to keep it there for extra comfort. This makes my foot look beautiful and my arches look good. I am very happy with this shoe!
07/15/08 by Kira from Brownsville, TX
One of my better pairs...
Rating: 5
I must say, these shoes have made me quite happy! The box and shank gave me just the right amount of support, and were very easy to roll up onto. I also loved the padding at the back of the heel; it made my leg line look much better without all the bunching. The pre-arched shank was also very flattering on my low arches.
I loved the shape of the box and platform, as well.
I only had a bit of trouble with the padding inside the box, but it was easily removed (:
06/20/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 4
These are some of the prettiest pointe shoes...if only the shank were harder! It is great for now, but I am worried how long they will last during my summer intensives. Still, they balance wonderfully and the pre-arched shank is so nifty!
06/14/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 3
These shoes were pretty good at first, but after a few weeks the inner sole of the shoe came undone. I'm guessing the glue wasn't sticking anymore, and it would press into the sole of my foot on pointe, causing my foot to sickle and overarch. This happened with the next 3 pairs I got. It's a good shoe, but they breakdown too fast.
05/17/08 by Natalie
Rating: 5
The best pointe shoe I have ever had. Gives the foot plenty of support and is great for people like me who have very wide feet.
04/10/08 by Lyn
Rating: 5
I'm currently ordering my 3rd pair of these babies, I love them! I have very wide, decently strong feet, and I have worn Capezio Glisse, but they broke down poorly for me, and looked kind of ugly on my feet. These shoes are similar to the Glisse in build but they are stronger and just overall so much better for wider but stronger feet.
Oh, and I wear around an 8 street and order an 5XXX.
Good luck!
04/10/08 by Sandra from Los Angeles, CA
Makes balancing an ease!
Rating: 4
The first thing I noticed when I switched to these shoes were how easy it was to balance in them. Even when I feel like I would fall out of a pirouette in other pointes, this one kept up through the whole turn. The platform is very broad and square, but it only works out if you have very square feet/toes, otherwise your toes might sink in (and hurt). I had to get one width smaller than I normally get to avoid that.
The other feature that I really liked was the elastic heel (just like the Glisse), which molds and holds on to your heel better than non-elastic ones.
One thing that I noticed was that because the platform holds me up so much, it becomes difficult to smoothly roll up (and down) to/from full pointe, just before you reach full point, there's a "click" or "gap" where it feels like a loss of control before you get "locked up" into pointe.
Once I break-in my shoes more, that goes away a bit. But then the problem becomes that the lifespan between "broken in" and "dying" is very short (2 to 4 hours for me), and I can only get totally up on to the box during this period (though I also cannot point my feet very far).
03/25/08 by Helena from Pelham, NY
Awesome
Rating: 5
I have been through just about every brand of pointe shoe(including other Bloch styles) and when I finally tried these, they were amazing. I get over on them perfectly and the wide box allows great balance and support. I can't believe I ever wore anything else!
03/23/08 by Anonymous
Horrid
Rating: 2
I hated these shoes, they hurt me and my toes so much I had to buy a new pair. I would not recommend them to people with long toes, narrow feet and high arches.
02/23/08 by Lindsey
Rating: 4
It's really easy to get completely up on your box in these shoes. The box is about twice as wide as it is long--great for wide feet and short toes (like me!). I ended up gouging out the small foam pad in the toe and using Toesavers gel pads. Know that you can rip out that pad--it may make a huge difference in how they fit!
02/09/08 by Korey
Eh
Rating: 3
I have short toes, high arch, low instep, and weak ankles and these worked pretty well. Before I've had Sansha, Prima Soft, Freed, and Grishko, and these worked the best so far. They were incredibly easy to balance in and I wasn't always falling off pointe with them. They hurt extremely bad though. I think I'm going to try Grishko Fouette and Capezio Concerto. If neither of them work I'll stick with these. Oh yeah, there is lots of excess fabric above the vamp and it looks really bad, almost crinkled, on flat.
01/23/08 by Anonymous
Rating: 5
These are the best Bloch pointes yet!!! They run very wide, since I'm usually a C or D and I wear X for these... I ripped out the foam padding cause' it hurts my toes. Great elastic drawstring, which otherwise needs a special order on other models. Nice high heel too, and pretty color, a little unlike the usual Blochs. Matches Freed ribbons almost perfectly, though ribbons should match tights.
01/03/08 by April from Oregon
LOVE!!!
Rating: 5
These shoes are the BEST! I have had just about every brand of pointe shoes and these are the BEST! I had the Bloch Sonatas before and compared to these, the Sonatas are terrible! And they look so good even when they're brand new!
11/10/07 by California Dancer
Rating: 5
This is the first shoe that has fit me well after a whole year of trial and error. VERY painful when new, but much better after breaking in. I do have a highly arched foot, and they break very quickly for me; my Grishkos lasted about five months, these only 5-6 weeks. I wish they came in hard shank, but otherwise are very flattering and supportive. Overall great!
10/22/07 by Brunetteballerina
Wide feet!!!
Rating: 5
I have been on pointe for 4 years and these are the first shoes that I have ever worn that give me a nice arch! They are great for wide feet and narrow heels.
09/27/07 by Britt~nay
Rating: 5
I love these shoes! I have wide feet and these fit really well and give me a nice arch! Perfect for wide feet and narrow heels!
05/12/07 by BlochBallerina from Eastern CT Ballet
BEST SHOE EVER!
Rating: 5
This has been the greatest shoe I've tried. I have long toes and the box was just right. I recommend having someone fit you for this type of shoe because the sizing is confusing. There's a squishy pad on the bottom. Personally, I took it out because it felt annoying. But I love this shoe; it's the best EVER!
