Bloch Women's Prolite II Hybrid Ballet Slipper

4.4 out of 5 stars 87 customer reviews
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  • Leather and fabric
  • Leather sole
  • Elastic drawstring
  • Cotton lining
  • Insert hugs the foot to minimize wrinkling
  • Suede insock
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The original Bloch split sole ballet shoe combines a leather upper with a soft and flexible canvas arch insert which won't stretch out of shape. Elastic drawstring. Cotton lining. Suede leather sock lining. Split sole.

The Prolite is Bloch's original split-sole ballet shoe which combines a leather upper with a soft and flexible canvas arch insert that won't stretch out of shape. A cozy insert also hugs the foot to minimize wrinkling.

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  • Product Dimensions: 12 x 8 x 4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • ASIN: B0041HYJTG
  • Item model number: S0203L
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: February 17, 2006
  • Domestic Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
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  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,382 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
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      4.4 out of 5 stars 87 customer reviews
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    4.0 out of 5 starsOrder 3 sizes smaller than street size!
    By Carrie M. Filetti on May 15, 2014
    Size: 8 C/D USColor: Pink Verified Purchase
    Beautiful shoe. I am new to dance. I'm street size 10 wide and have a hard time fitting shoes, so I erred on the side of being too big and ordered an 8 wide. I'm returning them and ordering a size 7 wide. They really do run 3 sizes smaller.
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    3.0 out of 5 starsBeware the sizing
    By C. Henson on August 12, 2011
    Size: 9.5 B(M) USColor: Pink Verified Purchase
    Great shoes, but beware the sizing. Amazon presents the sizing as standard street shoe size. My last shoes were Grishkos and they have gone to standard street shoe sizes so I trusted Amazon when I shouldn't have. Bloch HAS NOT gone to standard sizing! Know your real Bloch size and order that, as Amazon will charge you for returning the shoes due to size problems.

    If you want I can post of a funny photo of me trying these on, you can see the sole of the shoe from the inside behind my heel, they gaped about an inch and a half behind my foot. Oh well.
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    5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Shoes
    By SCdancerNY on October 11, 2014
    Size: 5.5 B(M) USColor: Black Verified Purchase
    These are great ballet slippers that have both leather and canvas makings. They fit well and they look great. I am a street size 7 normal/medium width and 5.5B was perfect in length. I did not keep them however thought I really wanted to, and ended up going with the Prolite Leather (this entire slipper is leather-made, no canvas) ones because the 5.5 B for that one is somewhat wider even though the my big toe touched the front (but was fine when I pointed). It was the opposite with this particular hybrid - it enveloped my feet well, however it was a bit scrunching on the sides of my toes. That's why I chose the Prolite Leather 5.5 B. I prefer to have room all around the sides of my feet and know that dancing will stretch out the front toe part of the slippers eventually. So if you have narrow feet, 5.5B in these hybrids will work for you and 5.5A in the Prolite Leather will be a fit as well. Medium width feet might need a 5.5 C in this brand (the hybrid). Hope this helps!
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    5.0 out of 5 starsMy favorite technique slippers
    By pooker on December 14, 2012
    I tried several pairs of canvas slippers before purchasing this shoe. I have cracked toenails & canvas shoes always irritated my big toes. My canvas fit perfectly, but the seam inside the canvas shoes were unlined. The seams inside would rub my toe & I couldn't dance properly in them. I had the Bloch Prolite II professionally fitted at a local store. I normally wear a 7.5 or 8 in US sizing. I was fitted for a 5.5A. I have very skinny, narrow feet. These fit like a glove but do not irriated my cracked toenails. When I was missing part of my toenail these did not irritate my feet at all. These are very supportive when dancing on hard studio floors. Highly, highly reccommended!
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    5.0 out of 5 starsbeautiful, comfortable, affordable and totally worth it!
    By Susana on February 3, 2015
    Size: 6 B(M) USColor: Black Verified Purchase
    I bought these because Ive started with the ballet beautiful program and I needed attire that would fit me after the baby. Besides, I always wanted a pair of black ballet shoes!

    The Bad:
    - it's kinda hard to tell which shoe is which. The right and the left look exactly the same. At least to me.
    - The front of the shoe seems just a little high. Not really a big deal, but I guess it's a question of aesthetics.
    - The elastic band comes pre attached. Not me, but Im sure the pros would like to measure and sew it in themselves given their difference in arch and other feet criteria.

    The GOOD!:
    - I love them! I love the feel and look of the leather without being too shiny.
    - They look very lean and they mold quite nicely to my feet. There's no weird gap when I go on releve or eleve.
    - the adjustable elastic is quite long so picking a comfort zone is fairly easy and it doesn't cut into my skin or bother me in any way.
    - The heel of the shoe is perfect for my feet. (I have a rather large heel which makes it hard to shop for certain shoes.)
    - The shoe stays on comfortably whether Im wearing tights or not.
    - The shipping was free with Prime and I got them within 3 days. The packaging was the original and in mint condition.
    - The canvas insert in the soles is barely noticeable and it's more comfortable for pointing.
    - Also, it grips the floor just fine when standing and slides easily when needed.

    Ok, so I'm no ballerina but I've had ballet classes before so I know enough to invest in the right brands and products but not enough to be considered an expert. Ive always been a big fan of Capezio and I have a lot their stuff including jazz shoes, which are almost 9 years old!    Read more ›
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    5.0 out of 5 starsVery Good Quality, Comfort and Value!
    By Daisy0213 on April 26, 2015
    Size: 6 B(M) USColor: Pink Verified Purchase
    These shoes are perfect! I did a lot of research before purchasing these and finally decided to give these a try. I wear a 7 1/2 - 8 in street shoes and purchased these in a size 6 B, which would work according to the size chart, and the sizing was perfect. The shoes are very good quality for the price and have held up really well. They are very comfortable, especially with the split sole which helps with movement and flow. Overall I am very pleased with these shoes and highly recommend them! They are absolutely beautiful as well.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars4th pair's the charm, thx to free returns!
    By NoSlouch on October 1, 2014
    Size: 7 2A(N) USColor: Pink Verified Purchase
    Big fan of Bloch quality, esp the durable and supple leather, but tough to fit via online purchase if you don't know your size. They recommend you buy 3 sizes smaller than street, which is fine for a dancer who's not growing. We ended up trying 4 different pairs to get the right size for my 13 yo dancer, who wears 7.5/8 street shoe and tends toward narrow. In the end we went with 7A for her, which gives a little room to grow. Remember Bloch is great quality (much better than Sansha,etc IMO, worth the little bit extra for the longer wear) so they don't skimp on materials. The B width was too wide, which is not the case for her in other, cheaper shoe brands. Since Amazon is offering these excellent shoes at such a reasonable price with free returns, I would recommend ordering 3 pairs via guesstimate (why waste the pro shoe shops' time?) and return the two rejects. No hassles.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews

    4.0 out of 5 starsthe straps are at attached at the perfect position (I know a lot of...

    I read the reviews and bought a wide slipper because I do not have narrow feet, however, they are slightly too wide. I would say stick with your original width. Read more

    Published 3 days ago by Victoria S-M.
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    Published 8 days ago by K. ellis
    5.0 out of 5 starsGreat shoes! buy one to sizes down from street shoe, size 8.5 = 7 is a...

    First I want to say thank you to all the amazon customers who posted reviews on this shoe. I bought these shoes following the product reviews advice that say this shoe runs big. Read more

    Published 17 days ago by C. Callahan
    4.0 out of 5 starsGood dance shoes

    Ballet shoes run large. I wear a 9 in tennis shoes, purchased a 7 in these slippers, fit perfectly for dance class.

    Published 21 days ago by Kindle Customer
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    Awesome ballet flats. Very soft and comfortable. Nice thick leather pads on the bottom. Very durable. Read more

    Published 1 month ago by poundmutt
    1.0 out of 5 starsdefective

    These feel okay but the insides rub on the arch where the straps attach to the inside. Got them the day before class and wore them a few times before actually looking at... Read more

    Published 1 month ago by Donna J. Hinkley
    5.0 out of 5 starsGood fit. I ordered 5

    Good fit. I ordered 5.5 B. U.S. street shoe size is 7.5 standard width. I prefer dancing in a leather shoe rather than canvas. Read more

    Published 1 month ago by diane
    5.0 out of 5 starsNice shoes - good value

    Great, comfortable shoes - good price. I'd buy them again.

    Published 2 months ago by Marge Simpson
    4.0 out of 5 starsI read all the helpful views on what size to ...

    I read all the helpful views on what size to order. Thank you everyone for saying to buy 3 sizes smaller than you'd typically wear in shoes. Read more

    Published 2 months ago by Karen Kuzsel Wagner

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