Customer Reviews Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Dance Sneaker

Wonderful Zumba shoe! I am an instructor, and have tried many shoes. These are the best for me. Good arch support, and I can pivot like a dream.

I usually wear size 6 but get 6.5 when I'm going to wear socks. I got these in a 7 and my toe was in the end. Full size smaller. Order up a whole size.

Great Zumba shoes. Also hear from friends that they are also great for Shag also. Allows great movement for dance class. Love them!

I bought these shoes after reading the reviews and I absolutely love them! I take Zumba classes 4 or 5 days a week and they are perfect! The pivot points make it so easy not to mention the extra arch support is very nice. I agree with other reviews; I needed to order a size up from what I normally would order but they fit perfect. I would definitely recommend them to others!

Great dance shoes. I've worn these shoes before and know to they run a little small, so I ordered up a 1/2 size. I love Zappos! Best customer service anywhere!

Absolutely, without a doubt, go for a full size up from your regular size. They run small. Otherwise, love these shoes. If you do Zumba, these are the shoes for you.

I call these my Magic Dancing Shoes! Super comfort for my aching feet, & not just for dancing! I have all kinds of foot/leg problems - metatarsalgia, hammertoe, recent knee surgery, broken ankle from a few years ago - which all add up to swollen legs and feet if I am on my feet for a few hours. Wore at work yesterday intending to try them out for a few hours - wound up wearing all day, and again all day today. It's the first time in forever I have not changed my shoes at least once during the day! My orthotics fit beautifully, the stretchy mesh did not mash my hammertoe, they are just are very light and flexible but also supportive. Today was my heavy "on my feet" day at work & usually I come home with pretty swollen legs and aching feet. I can't describe how joyful I feel right now, because it's also the first time I've come home with hardly any swelling in my legs, my feet are not hurting, & I'm not limping! Was just talking with my podiatrist about how I couldn't find shoes that were comfortable with my orthotics, and he wants me in a tennis shoe. Well, I know it's not their intended purpose, but these for me are feeling pretty fantastic. I am finding them to be extraordinarily comfortable. I bought them for dancing when it's too hot for jeans & cowboy boots, but now I plan on putting them into daily rotation! (Re: size, I wear a 9.5, bought the 10.5 and they fit great. Definitely need to go at least 1 size up.)

I read the reviews, and they were exactly right about ordering a size and a half up. I normally wear an 8, and ordered a 9.5. I wear these to Zumba, and there is a remarkable difference. There is less stress on my hips and knees. I do feel these shoes are 'slippery' and do find myself sliding, but a good dance shoe is a definite must in Zumba. I find the balls of my feet go numb in class, but I'm still getting used to the shoes. Definitely comfortable, and I didn't have any problems with the shoe rubbing anywhere.

These incredible shoes actually inspired me to begin taking Zumba classes! They are magical! Fantastic arch support - unbelievably comfortable at once. I followed other people's advice and ordered 1 and 1/2 sizes up - I wear a 4 and ordered a 5.5 - perfect! Plus, clearly - they are beautiful!

This is the Zumba shoe I chose to keep. I wear an 8.5 shoe, 9 running shoe, and I am keeping this in the 9.5. I can Zumba glide on my wood and vinyl floors without slipping, or ripping my knees and ankles apart. The width is a tad tight, I have a medium width, and these will need to be broken in...almost perfecto! I generally would never buy a black sneaker but I chose the black, because the pink made my feet look like Bobo sneakers, clown's fat feet...a jersey '80s thing. I would have chosen the Capezio black, that had the most incredible fit but I was slipping when I did a booty shake and went into a split, I am uncoordinated enough, and have already fell over in shape class, I do not need to do a unplanned split in Zumba class. So this was the winner.

This shoe is great for zumba or any aerobic class that involves dance. I would say you do need to buy it at least 1-1.5 sizes larger than you usually buy, otherwise it will be too small.

This dance shoe is a great fit for my narrow foot, because the dual sole means it is snug on my arch. I can tighten the laces for a perfect contra dance shoe! Make sure you order larger than the size you regularly wear.

I am normally 7.5M in dress shoes. I ordered 8.5M and it fits perfecty. An excellent dance wear in places where the dance floor is a bit rough and you want to save your dance shoes from being ruined. I'm giving this particular Bloch shoes 5 star all the way.

Seeking appropriate shoes for cardio dance (more dance, less aerobics), I first tried my old sneakers (runners), then on advice from Nordstrom, my new, light Nike Free-Runs (which I would not use for running). The dance teacher explained that these still had too much friction and would put wear and tear on my knees. Finally convinced of the need for yet another specialized pair of shoes, I borrowed a pair from a friend to test them, then read extensively on the Zappos site and based on reviews, ordered 5 pairs of dance shoes knowing I could take advantage of Zappos easy returns once I picked the right pair. The winner is the Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker in a full size larger than my street (and sneaker) size won out. I usually wear a 7.5 and I kept the 8.5. They support, stay on my feet, and make the classes easier and more fun. One foot felt ever so slightly snug before class, but after one wearing it felt perfect. I did not keep the Bloch Fusion Dance Sneaker, which was thrillingly light but provided much less support and slipped off my heels during class. I also did not keep the Bloch Amalgam Canvas, which had less support and just felt wrong. Even though the Bloch Boost DRT Mesh Sneaker costs twice as much as the other two shoes, it fit better, it performs better, and it met with my teacher's approval. I also tested it in Zumba class, where it was perfect! Just be sure to go up at least one full size. I am told by my dancer friends that this is standard for dance shoes.

I would strongly suggest ordering a size larger. I wear and 11 1/2 to 12 and ordered a 13 and it fits great. I love the shoe it helps with stability and flexibility for my Zumba classes. I ususlly wear inserts and I do not have to with this shoe.

I like this pair of shoes; they are cute, especially the pink color. They are soft to my feet. Normally I wear size 7 (I always wear Converse in size 7), but size 7.5 fit me perfect.

These shoes are perfect for Zumba! As a fan of Nike athletic shoes, I previously wore the Nike "Musique" style which had a great bottom, however, lacked the support and cushioning I really wanted for dance. I was online doing some research on dance and saw all the great reviews and specific comments about how good they are for Zumba. I have a high arch and a high instep with a normal 7.5 shoe size. I ordered size 8 and wear a very thin sock and they fit perfectly. Although I already enjoyed it, these shoes are giving me the extra bounce and mobility I was lacking with my old shoes. As far as looks go, my husband thought they looked like Nikes so even though they are an unknown brand for the non-dance community, they have a stylish appeal. I still like my Nikes for other gym workouts, but for cardio dance these can't be beat.

If you are serious about Zumba, these sneakers are a must. Excellent workmanship quality (and I tried everything from Capezio to So Danca). Very cute, not bulky at all (I would say they were the least bulky from everything I saw and tried on). The size is the issue though. If you are narrow or medium, you will want to add a size, and if you are wider, definitely add a size and a a half. Unfortunately, the shoes I ordered were just a tad too small, and Zappos didn't have my size, but they fit my friend, who takes Zumba classes with me, so she is enjoying those now. She is very happy, and it made a huge difference in her moves. She keeps commenting how comfortable and light they are. You can slide so much easier in those, for example, during Zumba shuffle. I ended up getting So Danca, also great shoes. They are about the same design. I have a very sensitive knee after injury, and dancing in regular running shoes made it worse. I must say that the very first time I wore dance sneakers, I realized that my knee didn't bother me at all! Knee pain and cramping feet are in the past. Well, anyway, Bloch Boost DRT is a great investment if you like Zumba and want to really enjoy it.

I love these shoes! I did a bit of research on dance sneakers, and these seemed to get the best reviews as well as be the best quality. I have an extremely high arch, and these fit just like a pair of dance shoes! I'm normally a 7, but the 7.5 fit me better. I would definitely recommend half-sizing up. I like my shoes, especially my dance shoes, to fit rather snugly. These shoes are so great, I'm going to use them for my hip hop class and the gym! Thanks Zappos!

No more knee pain during Zumba! It's as simple as that; I love these shoes. They do run small; I had to go up a size and a half to get a comfortable fit. If you need good support, this is the best I have found in a dance sneaker.

This is the best shoe for Zumba! Fabulous arch support, and the split soles allow you to pivot and do difficult moves easily. Highly recommend - I'll wear them till they fall apart, then buy another pair. Absolutely buy one full size larger. I ordered 1/2 size larger and full size larger just to be sure and kept the larger size. Zappos is amazing. They arrived in about 2 days and they make returning items so easy. It's the only way to shop!

I am an instructor and am really picky about my shoes. For Zumba I needed a shoe that provided support but also allowed me to pivot easily. I ordered 7 different styles from 3 different websites. The Bloch Boost was the one I kept. Suggest going up a 1/2 to a full size. I ended up a 1/2 size larger than normal as I found the full size was a tad too big in the ankle without that much more room in the toe box. They fit snug - but I prefer them a little snug for the quick moves in Zumba. These were the best for me for stability in the ankle and allowed me to pivot without knee pain. These are not cheap - but they are worth it.

I needed shoes for swing dance and line dance exercise classes that would provide superior cushioning & flexibility, and enable one to spin around on a dance floor. This shoe is great for all these reasons. The instructor recommended this shoe, and advised ordering a size & one-half larger than normal. Her advice is excellent. I ordered both a 9 1/2 and a 10 from Zappos, and kept the 10. Cotton candy on my feet! Arrived in one day.

Well, I got mine couple of weeks ago and I was excited. I wear a 9 so I ordered a 10.5 but when I used them on my first class of zumba they were killing my feet on the first 20 minutes of class. I really was disappointed...any suggestion? Should I get size 11?