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Womens Splitflex 2.5" Heel Character Shoes

Style No: S0390L
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The Splitflex T-strap has been designed to move and perfectly articulate the dancer's foot allowing a wide range of motion. The Splitflex features a pin buckle, leather upper, a suede sole, 2.5 inch heel, and cushioned insole.

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See sizing tab for important fitting suggestions.

Content:
Leather

Suggested Fitting: Women order �-1 size larger than street size
Available in sizes:
(adult) 5.0-11.0 M

Suggested fitting for this item:

Adult Size (US) Pointe Ballet Tap Character Jazz Dance Sneaker Teaching Contemporary
3 1 1 4 4 3 XS
3.5 1.5 1.5 4.5 4.5 4 3.5 4 XS/S
4 2 2 5 5 4.5 4 4.5 S
4.5 2.5 2.5 5.5 5.5 5 5.5 5 S
5 3 3 6 6 5.5 5 5.5 S
5.5 3.5 3.5 6.5 6.5 6 5.5 6 S/M
6 4 4 7 7 6.5 6 6.5 M
6.5 4.5 4.5 7.5 7.5 7 6.5 7 M
7 5 5 8 8 7.5 7 7.5 M
7.5 5.5 5.5 8.5 8.5 8 7.5 8 M
8 6 6 9 9 8.5 8 8.5 M
8.5 6.5 6.5 9.5 9.5 9 9.5 9 L
9 7 7 10 10 9.5 9 9.5 L
9.5 7.5 7.5 10.5 10.5 10 9.5 10 L
10 8 8 11 11 10.5 10 10.5 L/XL
10.5 8.5 8.5 11.5 11.5 11 10.5 11 XL
11 12 12 11.5 11 11.5 XL
11.5 12 11.5 XL
12 12 XL
12.5 12.5 XL

Converting Girls to Womens Sizes
First increase the child street shoe size by two. Then follow the suggested fitting for the adult shoe you are purchasing.
Girls Street Size Womens Street Size
1.0 3.0
1.5 3.5
2.0 4.0
2.5 4.5
3.0 5.0
3.5 5.5
4.0 6.0
4.5 6.5

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Actual fitting may vary.

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  • Bingo   01/14/2024
    Urbana,IL

    3 star rating

    RUNS SMALL, NO ARCH SUPPORT

    The sizing was confusing. Website said to size up so that's what I started to do until I read the reviews where they all stated the shoes ran large. So I went back to my regular size. And the shoe was too small. Plus no arch support And the toe of the shoe is narrow so did not accommodate the small bunion I have on 1 foot. Not at all comfortable. Ordering and return process both very easy. Might try again?

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 1 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Ashley   01/02/2024
    Longwood,FL

    1 star rating

    DO NOT BUY!

    Complete TRASH!! Rating Would be ZERO if it could be!! Totally fell apart after 2 month of use 3 Hrs a week. Discount dance will not return and the shoe repairman said they can jot be fixed because of the cheap way they were made. So $100 just in the trash can after 36 hrs of use.

    Hello. First and foremost thank you for taking the time to write your product review. I understand that you are not happy with the quality of your purchase, it sounds like you may have received a defective item. I have sent you an email to hopefully rectify this issue. Can you please check your email and reply with which option you would prefer.

    Age: 30 to 39     Fit: True to size     Comfort: 1 star rating     Durability: 1 star rating    

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  • Korie   09/28/2023
    Jacksonville,AL

    3 star rating

    DON'T GO BY SIZE CHARTS

    Our first pair of these heels, but I have heard really good things about them. But, I went by the size guide and it said to size up on the character shoes. So, I did and they were too big. So I had to return ($5.95 label)and order her regular shoe size and now they are on back order. A little disappointed. Go with your regular size shoe when ordering.

    Age: 40 to 49     Fit: Runs large     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 5 star rating    

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  • Dancer5   05/12/2023
    Sharon,CT

    4 star rating

    GREAT SHOES, A LITTLE BIT WOBBLY

    I love these shoes! They look great and fit well too. The only thing I would say is that they do feel a bit wobbly to dance in and they run almost a full size bigger than my street shoe size.

    Fit: Runs large     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Osmac   01/23/2023
    Whittier,CA

    5 star rating

    GREAT PRODUCT

    Shoes are really nice however runes a bit big. We recommend you get a half size smaller

    Age: 15 to 18     Fit: Runs large     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 5 star rating    

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  • Anonymous   02/04/2020

    5 star rating

    GREAT FOR PERFORMANCE

    My dancers really like the comfort and flexibility of this shoe. It runs true to size. Looks great on their feet!

    Fit: True to size     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 5 star rating    

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  • Kat   08/30/2018
    Martinsburg,WV

    5 star rating

    I'VE HAD THESE FOR 10 YEARS AND THEY JUST NOW NEED REPLACED!

    I bought these shoes way back in college and have used them for the past 10 years. For the price of the shoe they're absolutely amazing. However, if you do not have strong ankles and have problems dancing in heels, these are not the best fit for you. These shoes have held up great and have been used and abused. I'm a size 9 in street shoes and bought an 8.5 because I wanted them to fit snugly to my foot due to the flexibility of the shoe. Wonderful shoe.

    Age: 30 to 39     Fit: True to size     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 5 star rating    

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  • mynameisastate   08/11/2017

    4 star rating

    I purchased these upon recommendation from my best friend as my first character shoes for my school musical. They are very comfortable and easy to break in. It was so nice to be able to fully point my feet because of the split sole and the t-strap looks very elegant and classic. My only complaint would be that after two months of rehearsals the heel pads fell off. They were easy to super glue back on but it was still a bit of an inconvenience. I am a size eight in shoes and ordered a size nine and they were a bit too big and I had to add two heel inserts into the backs to make them perfect. I will be ordering a size eight and a half next time and see if this fixes my problem. Overall this was a great shoe.

    Age: 15 to 18     Comfort: 4 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Sarah   01/07/2017
    Boston,MA

    3 star rating

    These are a good character shoe for someone doing a few productions in high school or a community theater show. They're better than the bottom of the line, cheap character shoes and they're certainly more flattering on the foot. That being said, for much more than that, they fall flat. If you're planning to wear them through the course of a long rehearsal (or even a long show) good luck because they are not designed for comfort over an extended amount of time. They also take a bit of practice to get used to dancing in them. They're super easy to point your foot in, so for a production with lots of kicks and jumps they're great (though make sure you're very solid on your supporting leg and when landing jumps as it's easy to roll your ankle in them) but anything with more grounded or rapid fire choreography they can be tricky. I let my friend try them on and she couldn't even walk in them. In terms of durability, you'll be lucky to get them through 2 or 3 productions. I wore them in 3 and that was pushing it. Again, for a non professional, more casual environment they're sufficient and will save you a bit of money, but if you're looking for something more durable and high quality, you're going to have to pay more.

    Age: 19 to 21     Fit: True to size     Comfort: 1 star rating     Durability: 1 star rating    

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  • Anonymous   11/29/2016
    Marshall,MI

    1 star rating

    I'm a professional performer and I ordered both a black and tan pair of these split sole character shoes. I used the black pair for a show and 2 weeks in, the inner sole started separating from the shoe. I thought it was a defect, so I emailed Bloch and Discount Dance and I had to purchase another pair and then send the defective pair back in and get my money refunded. I wore the tan shoes for 2 rehearsals before the inner sole separated from them as well. After talking to Discount Dance and Bloch, they sent me another pair and told me that this was the last replacement pair they would offer even though I sent the defective pairs back in. The last pair of tan shoes are what I have been wearing for A Christmas Story, The Musical (NOT a dance show). 3 weeks in and the bottom of the heel on the left shoe has fallen off. I will never buy Bloch products again.

    Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience with these shoes. We will address the issue with the manufacturer and make them aware of this issue. One of our Customer Service representatives will contact you to rectify the situation.

    Age: 22 to 29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 4 star rating     Durability: 1 star rating    

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  • LoDancer   07/15/2016
    Fairfield,CT

    3 star rating

    I like the look of these shoes a lot. They resemble the coveted LaDuca but they really fall short when it comes to actually dancing in them. During a production of Evita I was a featured dancer in the show as well as the mistress. While they worked perfectly for my non dancing role as the mistress, I felt very unsteady while doing heavy dancing. It is very easy to roll your ankle in the shoe as the straps are not strong or supportive. Also, the outside of the shoe is easily scuffed and the "leather" peels off when rubbed against the floor. The shoe allows one to point really nicely but the heel is not struutured well so it bends backwards sometimes.

    Age: 19 to 21     Fit: True to size     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Memphisdancer   03/04/2016

    4 star rating

    GOOD VERSION OF LA DUCAS FOR LESS

    I purchased these for musical theater performances. They run small so I definitely suggest getting 1 size larger. I got the black in 6 1/2 when I wear a 6 in street size and it is tight on my big toe. The flex sole is great but, wish the sole was not suede. While it works well on some stages, the stage I am currently on is just painted wood that the suede just sticks to. Having trouble with turns. It is very pretty on and allows for a beautiful point.

    Age: 30-39     Comfort: 4 star rating     Durability: 4 star rating    

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  • Rona   03/03/2016

    4 star rating

    COMFORTABLE BUT DESIGN HAS CHANGED

    I'm a big fan of these character shoes. The heel height is perfect. I'm already 5'10 so 3" is too much but any lower than these ones and you don't get a good leg line. If you're not super confident dancing in heels I probably wouldn't recommend these because of the split sole. I ordered the tan ones a few years ago and needed a new pair of the black. When I received them I noticed that the middle strap isn't as long as on the tan ones and the front toe part is also smaller/doesn't come up as far on the foot. It's not a huge deal, but I think it affects the way the shoe looks. Wish it hadn't been changed, but the function is still there.

    Age: 22-29     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 4 star rating    

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  • Ers12345   11/05/2015

    4 star rating

    GOOD FOR ADVANCED DANCERS

    I've been vigorously using these shoes over a year and a half and have worn them in six productions now. They are such good shoes that really compliment your feet in a pointed position. Overall, I would not recommend this character shoe to a beginner because the platform isn't stable because of the split-sole/flexible arch. By now, the leather straps are completely stretched out (making them more wobbly) and are thinning and breaking. Still, they are a flattering design and have done their job.

    Age: 15-18     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 2 star rating    

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  • BigMac3   07/30/2015

    1 star rating

    POORLY MADE

    One day after my daughter wore them the heal plates fell off. Then the strap broke. Poorly made after only wearing them for 2 months. But customer service at Discount dance was unbelievable! Very helpful in replacing them quickly!

    Age: 15-18     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 1 star rating    

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  • jerseymom   03/17/2015

    5 star rating

    GREAT SHOES/FAST DELIVERY!

    Bot the Bloch splitflex shoe for my daughter last week. Was worried about delivery time but didn't need to...came in 2 days from CA to NJ! Thank you Discount Dance! The shoes are great. Bot a half size larger than her normal shoe size and fit is great. Quality is great. Price even with shipping was $10 less than our local dance supply store. Highly recommended!

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  • Tinydancer97   01/18/2015

    4 star rating

    BEST CHARACTER SHOES I HAVE

    I have about 3 pairs of character shoes and these are my most recent ones. I got mine from a local dance supply shop. I go through character shoes about as fast as I do ballet flats so about one pair 10-12 months. But these have held up. I love the comfort of them and they broke in quickly. My high school is doing a musical and I was told to wear tan character shoes and I love using these rather than my 1 1/2 heeled shoes. Overall wonderful shoes.

    Age: 15-18     Comfort: 5 star rating    

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  • JulesMN   06/24/2014

    5 star rating

    WONDERFUL SHOE!

    I needed new t-straps for a theatre production and poured over several shoe choices before deciding on these. I was intrigued by the split sole as I'm pushing 40 and well, comfort is becoming more important. They arrived and are gorgeous. Soundly made, incredibly comfortable and beautiful on the foot. There is generous cushioning in the ball of the foot which is great. The elasticized inserts on the side still give stability and support but allow for a much more full and natural range of motion. I'm incredibly happy with this purchase.

    Age: 30-39     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 5 star rating    

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  • CLRemigio   11/10/2013

    5 star rating

    BEAUTIFUL SHOES!

    Just purchased a pair of these at my local dance store. I personally think they're wonderful. I just got done with an old pair of Capezios (about 1 or 1 1/2 inch) that were nice, but needed to be scratched up for every performance or I would fall on my face. And what a change these are! They have a suede bottom, which means I don't have to scratch them, and you can adjust the size freely because there are no holes on the leather straps for pre-set tightness. Definitely the most comfortable character shoes I've bought, too. I could dance in these forever! Long story short, great character shoe!

    Age: 15-18     Comfort: 5 star rating    

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  • RMK2   06/27/2013

    3 star rating

    HAS POTENTIAL

    Not for wide feet. Ordered a size 9. Street shoe is usually an 8.5. If these came in a wide width they would be perfect.

    Age: 22-29    

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  • Bitty   01/24/2013

    5 star rating

    GREAT FOR MUSICALS

    I perform in a lot of musicals and I have used this shoe for every show. The flex sole makes dancing much easier , as well as prettier, as you are able to point your toe more. They are pretty darn durable; my first pair lasted for five shows (rehearsals and performances).I purchased a second pair because strap that goes through the buckle wore out a significant amount and the finish got scuffed up. However, I now use my first pair for rehearsals. For sizing, I have one half size larger than my street shoe size. (I'm an 8 normally, and in these I'm an 8 1/2.)

    Age: 22-29     Comfort: 5 star rating     Durability: 4 star rating    

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  • mtdancerdancer   08/08/2012

    1 star rating

    UNCOMFORTABLE AND WOBBLY SHOES

    I wore these shoes for two shows I was in with a proffesional theatre company that supplied the shoes for us. They were miserable. They constricted my feet, but somehow were always wobbly, and many of the dancers had blisters from them. The heel does not support the shoe, especially for a heavy dance show, I felt like I was constantly going to fall out of the shoe. Because of this, I made the T-strap as tight as possible. But, the way the t-strap is made, this resulted in the meeting point of the straps digging into the top of my foot and caused bleeding. They look short and stubby and don't flatter the leg much better than a pair of hooves(if you don't understand, look up MT dictionary). Although I felt at first the shoe made it easier to pointe, the result of the elastic on the side was that when I pointed my foot, it bulged out and did not stay close to the foot. I hated wearing these shoes, and as a wearer of LaDucas, these are nothing like them. They are stubby, wobbly, uncomfortable, unflattering, and miserable shoes. I do not recommend these shoes AT ALL

    Age: 22-29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 1 star rating     Durability: 1 star rating    

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  • alidanca84   05/18/2012

    3 star rating

    Initially, I loved these shoes. They have a similar look to LaDucas, but without the hefty pricetag. They took no time at all to break in, never gave me blisters, and for me ran true to my street shoe size. However, after about 3 weeks of heavy wear (tech week into performances at a professional theatre) the soles have already come apart and I the leather on the closure strap is stripping away. I have glued the soles back on, but expected higher quality of a character shoe. I still wear them, because I purchased them and they are VERY comfortable, but was disappointed in how quickly they seem to be falling apart.

    Age: 22-29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 4 star rating     Durability: 2 star rating    

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  • JennyR   04/08/2012

    4 star rating

    THESE WILL DO...

    Basically, if you're looking for a professional looking character shoe but can't justify getting LaDucas, these are probably your best option. They are flexible (sort of) and the heel height is flattering. Pros: They look nice, the shoes are overall flattering and the color is a lot more human looking than the grayish tan most older character shoes come in. They can be broken in very comfortably. I have had a pair for almost three years and they have basically molded to my feet like ballet slippers. The quality of the leather is very good, just soft enough to break in but stiff enough to protect your toes. Cushioned soles are very comfortable. Cons: Even though these are flexible, that vertical T strap basically holds you back from pointing your toes all the way. The heels are too dainty, they are almost like ballroom shoes than character shoes. I prefer character shoes with a more stable heel, hefty enough that I can run in them. These are not it. The ankle straps are short. I don't have high arches or thick ankles, and there isn't that much more room to expand when I put these on. These come with suede soles, which isn't ideal for theatrical work. After wearing them and sweating in them for 2 years, the insoles basically peeled off from the shoes one day. I fixed them with Shoe Goo and it worked really well. You'll probably want to get these a half size up, especially if you will always wear tights with them. But if you don't and they're snug at first, they will stretch with wear.

    Age: 22-29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 4 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Anonymous   03/16/2012

    4 star rating

    I ordered these shoes to perform in a musical. The t-strap is thin so I don't think I'll have any issues with blistering. The inner padding is very comfortable. Because of the split sole, walking heel-toe is a bit shaky, but I can get used to that. The sizing seems to true to street size for me, possibly a bit smaller. I wear a 5 in women's or a 2 to 3 in kids. I ordered a 5 and they fit snugly. When I tendu there is no gaping. There is a little gaping when I releve, where the elastic meets the leather at the inner portion of the foot at the arch. Not sure how well they hold up yet, I will wear them for rehearsals starting tonight. Show is in 4 weeks :-)

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Anonymous   02/24/2012

    5 star rating

    I was shocked at how flexible the arch in these shoes was. They were the first character shoes I ever bought and the last! The vamp is a gorgeous cross between a U and a V, the heel is a wonderful height (stylishly high but very comfortable), and the leather is nicely soft but durable. The elastic makes them so flexible and versatile. I highly recommend!

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • C   02/04/2010

    5 star rating

    GREAT PRICE, BUT NO TAN?

    I love these shoes, but am sad Discount Dance doesn't offer them in tan.

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Maggie   02/03/2010

    5 star rating

    GREAT SHOES!

    These shoes are the best character shoes I've ever worn! They have a round toe which helped my wider feet stay comfortable. I bought them a little snug width wise, perfect length wise, and they stretched to fit my feet perfectly. The heels felt a little unstable at first because of the flexible soles, but it just takes getting used to, they are definitely stable enough for dancing. I definitely recommend these above any other shoes, they run true to size and feel like jazz shoes, but I wish Discount Dance carried the tan ones!

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • Whitney   01/14/2010
    Asheville, Nc,

    5 star rating

    FANTASTIC

    Absolutely THE best character shoe I have ever worn! I danced in them for hours at a time in college classes and show rehearsals and not once did I feel any discomfort while wearing them. My feet didn't even hurt after the rehearsal. I have had mine for 2 years and they wear the same as when I first purchased them. Not only do I wear them for jazz and musical theatre, but I also wear them when I go social ballroom dancing. The shoes are true to size and keep their shape well. I would suggest getting a suede brush for the bottom to keep the traction. Thank you Discount Dance Supply for adding these shoes to your inventory!

    Fit: Runs small     Comfort: 3 star rating     Durability: 3 star rating    

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  • DK     05/22/2022
    Reading-pa     Age: 15 to 18    

    Are these braced?

    I need to get character shoes with a min 2.5in heelshoes need to have dance rubbershould be braced.

    This item features a Chic contoured 2.5 inch heel, External shank stabilizer reinforces the heel without compromising flexibility, Leather upper with leather lining, Cushioned insole, Ankle T-bar strap with pin buckle attached with elastic to allow movement of the foot while easing tension on the instep and Suede forefoot outsole facilitates turning and sliding while providing some grip. Heel tip is PLASTIC.
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  • Lisa     02/01/2020

    Does this shoe have split sole/ability to let the foot pointe?

    This is a hard soled Character Shoe.
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  • mnettel     02/24/2015
    Hawaii, Usa     Age: 17 or under    

    How long does shipping take?

    I live in Hawaii and shipping usually takes a long time. I need these as soon as possible.

    Shipping time to Hawaii for this item is typically 5-10 business days.
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  • Margie     01/31/2015

    what is the actual size of the heel?

    The item name says 2" but the item description says 2.5"

    The proper heel measurement is 2.5 inches.
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  • skyler     11/19/2012

    do you carry these in wide sizes? im looking for a 10 wide. thanks

    This shoe only come is a medium width
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