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