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Bloch Pointe Shoes

Bloch Pointe Shoes

There are a lot of questions about Bloch pointe shoes.

What are the pros and cons of Bloch pointe shoes?

What Bloch style should I get?

What is the best shoe for beginners?

Here is some information about what makes Bloch unique so that you can make good decisions about your shoes.





Pros and Cons of Bloch Pointe Shoes

Bloch’s are known for being a great shoe for beginners. A lot of teachers start their pointe students in Bloch.

Bloch’s generally...

-Have a wider box
-Have a wider platform
-Have stronger shanks

There are, of course, models that vary from these attributes including the Alpha which is softer, narrower and designed for experienced dancers.

Bloch shanks are harder in general, so if your arches are weaker, might want to look at Capezio or Grishko instead.

A wide, square box makes balancing easier. However, it also means a boxier look. This could be a downside and is actually why I never used them. (That and my arches are so wimpy, they couldn't handle the stronger shank.)

What Bloch Pointe Shoe Should I Get?

Always be fitted for your pointe shoes. If you don't have a shoe store nearby, ask a trusted pointe teacher to help you order and try a few pair to find the right one. It might take some time, but it is worth it.

Read up on Bloch's different styles of pointe shoes.

What Bloch Pointe Shoes are Best for Beginners?

Bloch's in general, because of their wide base and strong shanks, are good for beginners. Of course you always want to be fitted by a professional, especially for your first few pairs.

Bloch engineers their shoes for specific levels of advancement. Check out our full list of Bloch pointe shoes to see which are made specifically for beginning students.

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