Bloch Women's Performa Dance Shoe

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,097 ratings

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Brand SizeUS SizeEU Size
2435
2.54.535.5
3536
3.55.536.5
4637
4.56.537.5
5738
5.57.538.5
6839
6.58.539.5
7940
7.59.540.5
81041
8.510.541.5
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It all started with a promise…

...to make the most comfortable dance shoes in the world.

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Jacob Bloch, a shoe maker by trade, emigrated to Australia in 1930 during the height of The Great Depression.

Jacob's love of music and dancing took him to the local ballet schools and at one of these schools he noticed a young dancer struggling to stay en pointe. Jacob promised he would make her a better pair of pointe shoes to dance in, and so he did.

Jacob’s reputation for making high-quality dance footwear spread rapidly.

Jacob’s shoes became so well-known and sought after, that it sparked the creation of a full range of dance footwear and dance fashion products. The brand grew rapidly and over time became the BLOCH we know and love.

Today, BLOCH has a reputation as one of the most trusted in the industry and is still fulfilling the promise made by its founder close to nine decades ago; "to make the most comfortable dance shoe in the world".

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Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.2 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches; 1 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ S0284L
  • Department ‏ : ‎ womens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 17, 2018
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Bloch
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07B1Q21LC
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,097 ratings

Product Description

A bloch favorite! with a super comfortable lightweight stretch canvas split sole and a toe shape specifically designed for ultimate balance, this super soft and lightweight ballet flat hugs the dancer's foot perfectly.

Founded in Sydney, in 1932 by Jacob Bloch, Bloch is a pioneer in the technical dance market. Since its inception, the renowned footwear brand has produced handmade pointe shoes for esteemed ballet dancers worldwide. Bloch recently entered an exciting new period of innovation and fashion design with the creation of mainstream footwear, following the demands by current customers to create street-ready shoes.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
4,097 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the comfort, quality and appearance of the shoes. For example, they mention that the split sole pieces are comfortable, the material is soft but sturdy and that they look beautiful. They are also happy with value, and color. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit and elasticity.

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171 customers mention148 positive23 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. For example, they say they feel like a hug on their feet, are soft, and the split sole pieces are comfortable. Some say the shoes have stability and don't hurt their feet.

"...It is very soft and very comfortable and makes your feet look amazing. It is perfect for dance floors and even on carpet!!..." Read more

"...on (2 Stella's and another Bloch), and this one fit the best: material was soft but sturdy, canvas wasn't too thick, when foot points, the material..." Read more

"...My daughter wears an 8.5 In these it was a 7. They are comfortable and easy to wear." Read more

"...It still feels mostly rigid, but is softer and thinner than many canvas shoes I have had, so I expect they will be a little less durable...." Read more

168 customers mention156 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ballet shoes. They mention that the material is soft but sturdy, and the canvas isn't too thick. They also say it's a good dance shoe and the fabric feels higher quality. Some say that the shoes are very stable.

"...It is perfect for dance floors and even on carpet!!..." Read more

"...and this one fit the best: material was soft but sturdy, canvas wasn't too thick, when foot points, the material doesn't bunch..." Read more

"...It still feels mostly rigid, but is softer and thinner than many canvas shoes I have had, so I expect they will be a little less durable...." Read more

"...used these for about 6 months (around 2 hours/week) and they have held up great! I tried and returned 3 other pairs before I found these." Read more

37 customers mention34 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the shoes. They mention that the color is beautiful, polished, and nice. Customers also say that the shoes complement their skin tone perfectly, go well with just about everything, and blend perfectly with tights.

"...It is very soft and very comfortable and makes your feet look amazing. It is perfect for dance floors and even on carpet!!..." Read more

"...They look polished and nice...." Read more

"...They are pretty comfortable and blend perfectly with my tights to create nice lines...." Read more

"...] I love these they are very comfy and beautiful. I will get another pair in the ballet pink color...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the shoes. They say it is worth the purchase and has great quality for the money.

"...I think they’re good for the price, but I wish I would have ordered better quality ones...." Read more

"...They are super comfy, they were inexpensive, I can tell they will last a good while because of the material and quality!..." Read more

"...6.5 would’ve been perfect. Really nice shoe though! Excellent value. I chose Sand color." Read more

"...Otherwise, a fine shoe for the price." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the shoes. They mention that the pink color isn't too obnoxious, and it matches their skin tone perfectly. Some say that the shoes are super pretty, and would be perfect for a brown beauty.

"...I like the pinker color and thinner straps...." Read more

"...The ballet pink color is fairly neutral - I find some brands have pinks that are too light or too bright." Read more

"I love these ballet shoes! The pink is beautiful, it goes well with my very pale skin...." Read more

"Perfect match on color" Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the thickness of the shoes. They mention that it's thinner than many canvas shoes they have had, and that it makes their feet look slim. They also appreciate the thinner straps and that there is no bulky heel pad or stitching.

"...and this one fit the best: material was soft but sturdy, canvas wasn't too thick, when foot points, the material doesn't bunch out, it bends with..." Read more

"...It still feels mostly rigid, but is softer and thinner than many canvas shoes I have had, so I expect they will be a little less durable...." Read more

"...They're light and thin to an almost ridiculous degree (read: I frankly thought they were flimsy), and I wasn't sure how they'd hold up...." Read more

"...I like the pinker color and thinner straps...." Read more

290 customers mention182 positive108 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the slippers. Some mention that the fit is very nice and the stretchy elastics around the arch allow for flexibility. However, others say that the elastics are far too tight, the straps are a bit tight, and the toes are too tight with no stretch. The sloshiness of the fit did result in one slip.

"...It is perfect for dance floors and even on carpet!! The fit is very nice and I love the stretchy elastics around the arch instead of the ones with..." Read more

"...This had good shape with some space for my toes, but wasn't too much excess fabric...." Read more

"...The elastic is just very slightly tighter than I would have sewn it myself...." Read more

"...I wear a size 6B street shoe, slightly wide foot, and the 4B fits perfectly. My only complaint is that the elastics are way too tight...." Read more

44 customers mention25 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the elasticity of the shoes. Some like the stretchy elastics around the arch, while others say that they are not very stretchy. The elastic that runs across the foot is very tight.

"...The fit is very nice and I love the stretchy elastics around the arch instead of the ones with strings that you have to tie...." Read more

"...I’m not a huge fan of the fact that the ankle elastic is pre-sewn BUT it hasn’t caused me any pain and I don’t feel a need to rip out the sturdy..." Read more

"...too thick, when foot points, the material doesn't bunch out, it bends with the foot...." Read more

"...Lovely shoes and materials with elastic already sewn in." Read more

Great slippers
5 Stars
Great slippers
Returning back to ballet and really happy I purchased these. The only thing I would suggest is going down a size. I’m a 7 and ordered a 5 but a 4.5 would’ve been best. You want the slipper to be a little tight esp since it’s canvas bc they’ll stretch out in all the right places. You don’t want excess material when you’re trying to turn. I may purchase another pair in the future. The split sole is great and the leather placement is perfect. I’m looking forward to wearing these in class!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
Size: 8 NarrowColor: SandVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best ballet shoes!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
I am a competitive dancer taking 3 ballet classes every week and these are my favorite ballet shoes ever!!
It is very soft and very comfortable and makes your feet look amazing. It is perfect for dance floors and even on carpet!! The fit is very nice and I love the stretchy elastics around the arch instead of the ones with strings that you have to tie.
One thing about this product, these shoes run larger than expected. I got them a size smaller than my street shoe size so make sure to order many sizes and try them out!!
But these shoes will not slip off your feet and improved my turns a LOT! It has cushioning on the bottom and supports your feet very nicely.
I was wearing these shoes while writing this review but it felt so comfortable, they're almost like supportive socks!!! So if you want good ballet shoes, get these NOW!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
Size: 6 WideColor: SandVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got a 6wide for my EU39, perf fit, conforms well to foot
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
I ordered 4 diff ballet slippers to try on (2 Stella's and another Bloch), and this one fit the best: material was soft but sturdy, canvas wasn't too thick, when foot points, the material doesn't bunch out, it bends with the foot. The slit padding did have a slightly slidy traction, but still grippy enough not slide around.

I have a slight bunion on one foot so I wanted to find a slipper that didn't feel like it was making it worse. This had good shape with some space for my toes, but wasn't too much excess fabric.

SIZE: I went according to the size chart picture they had above the product description. I measured about 9.4" long, so about 38-39 EU size, then according to that EU size on their size chart picture, I went with EU 39, which was a 6 for Bloch. 6wide is good for me (bc bunion).

I'll keep this one and return the others.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
Size: 7Color: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
Size: 6 WideColor: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase
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Ayl
4.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe, read sizing/fit tips!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021
I like this shoe a lot. No round elastic channel makes them a bit more comfortable but they feel more traditional than shoes with very elastic panels etc. They look polished and nice. I’m not a huge fan of the fact that the ankle elastic is pre-sewn BUT it hasn’t caused me any pain and I don’t feel a need to rip out the sturdy machine seam to move the elastic only slightly.

Okay so fit. I wear a 7 women’s shoe. Since gaining some weight, by high arch foot has been uncomfortable in many shoes and I often size up to an 8 or even an 8.5 just to have less pressure over the top of my foot even if the 8 is too long.

I have always found ballet shoes in the equivalent of a 7 a little bit restrictive for spreading my toes. I have tapered greek toes (Morton’s toe), and the ball of my foot is the widest part of my foot. So, wide greek feet. I often feel like I’m either on my big toe only or on my other toes only on relève. I sized up to a 6 instead of a 5 in these because my toes need a lot of room to work!

The sizing up may have also saved me from having issues with the pre-sewn elastic given my fat feet. The elastic is just very slightly tighter than I would have sewn it myself.

The “canvas” stretches most perpendicular to the lines in the fabric, so diagonally across the top of the foot. I attached a picture showing the fabric for clarity. This material stretches just a little bit in all directions but is not at all some totally stretchy spandex or something. It still feels mostly rigid, but is softer and thinner than many canvas shoes I have had, so I expect they will be a little less durable. The diagonal stretch of the fabric is perfect for giving my toes room to spread.

The pleats are not bothersome at all with this thinner fabric. The leather pad on the ball of the foot feels a little farther back than in my Sanshas and Capezios, but this could be because I sized up. In any case, it is in a perfectly fine place.

I really like these shoes and find them a nice change from really rigid canvas without feeling or looking like a hybrid shoe. The elastic around the top is more comfortable than raw string elastic as less obviously different than other types. If you want a more modern shoe without a modern look (or if your teacher abhors a hybrid shoe look!) these might be a good buy for you. I find them mostly flattering, although the pre-sewn elastic is a drawback to look and feel. Would be 5 stars if the elastic was not pre-sewn, or even if it had an inch of extra so it could be let out and sewn longer.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
Size: 4Color: SandVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
Size: 5Color: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
Size: 4.5 NarrowColor: SandVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
I’m a street-size 6 (6.5 in boots & athletic shoes), my left foot is about a quarter size larger than my right foot. My feet are on the narrower side, and my toes are “Greek”. I bought multiple sizes to compare in preparation for an adult beginner ballet class.
4C: Comfortable width, but too tight in toes
4.5B (pictured): Slightly snug in toes of left foot, but otherwise comfortable. Elastic is noticeably snug without being uncomfortable. I’m keeping these because I don’t have time to order another size before my first class, but I will probably end up trying a 5.

Also tried Pro Elastic 4C & 4.5B. Both were too tight in the toes with no stretch, but I prefer the smooth elastic used for the straps over the ribbed elastic used in the Performas.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2024
Size: 8Color: CocoaVerified Purchase
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Miriam
5.0 out of 5 stars Suaves y bien ajustadas.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2024
Size: 7Color: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase
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Miriam
5.0 out of 5 stars Suaves y bien ajustadas.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2024
La talla es tricky. En México soy 25cm, en USA soy 8. En Europa a veces 38 a veces 39. Según la tablita, correspondían las 24 y esas pedí. Me llegaron unas que dicen 7C. Me quedan bien. Justas pero bien. Veremos como aguantan la clase o si tendré que subir de talla.
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Ale preciado
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encantaron
Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2024
Size: 7 WideColor: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase
Nancy Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Super suaves !!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on November 15, 2023
Size: 6 NarrowColor: SandVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love them!
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2023
Size: 5 NarrowColor: SandVerified Purchase
Andrea
5.0 out of 5 stars Se amoldan al pie y tienen base amplia
Reviewed in Mexico on July 24, 2023
Size: 3.5 WideColor: Theatrical PinkVerified Purchase