Bloch European Balance Strong Pointe Shoes
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Bloch European Balance Strong Pointe Shoes

ES0160S-PNK-3-1X

Regular price$ 126.00
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The Bloch European Balance Strong pointe shoes offer all the wonderful attributes of the Balance European with a strong shank and features a curved last that follows the natural contours of the foot, providing comfort and injury protection.

Features

  • Features a stronger shank, the Balance European allows the dancer to feel like they can stand 'en pointe' all day because the curved last and the shank remain in close contact with the instep significantly improving injury protection.
  • Tapered box with less internal space for the toes which creates a snug and secure fit. The exterior of the shoe has a more streamlined appearance without losing the width of the platform.
  • The generous platform encourages balanced weight distribution and can reduce pressure on individual metatarsals.
  • The European Balance has a diagonal side seam which reduces satin creasing.
  • The low profile of the shoe, open throat line of the vamp shape, and the elastic drawstring, creates a streamlined, snug fit.
  • Ribbons sold separately

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Debra Kron (Apopka, US)
Pointe shoes

Went to Dancewear corner for new pointe shoes for my daughter, they do an excellent job at fitting her and listening to what she likes and needs, best place around to go for a fitting.

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AMM (Hudson, US)
Fast shipping & competitive pricing

We love DWC, they have amazing selection and competitive pricing. The Bloch Balance European in a hard shank is a “special order” for our local vendors but DWC has the shoe in stock and shipped it faster than our local vendors could get it here. We are so thankful we found this store! We love the fit of this shoe as it works for a variety of dancers at different levels of training. It’s supportive and helps dancers grow confidence in pointe work as they are learning new skills. Thanks DWC!

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Alex (Oklahoma City, US)
Perfect for strong feet

I killed my regular Bloch EuroBalances in 3 weeks the last time. Glad they make a stronger version of my favorite shoe.

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Melody Jones
Great shoe

Love the shoe , wish the manufacturer made a 0x . Great customer service from DWC

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Natalya Kazim
Excellent Pointe Shoe

Phenomenal service at Dancewear Corner. My daughter went there for the first time and found this shoe after trying a few and it is absolutely perfect!

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Lauren Thompson (Apopka, US)
Perfect!!

I feel fully supported for the first time! I have very strong feet and leg muscles and most shoes are to squishy. Love these!

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S (Kissimmee, US)
Love the support these shoes give me!

These shoes continue to be my favorite.

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Lindsay McManus (North Canton, US)
The best

My daughter has tried 5-6 different pairs and was never satisfied. Until she tried these. And now we’ve bought 4 pairs and it’s all she wants!

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Christine Schwamb (Portland, US)
Favorite shoes

My daughter loves these shoes. She was dancing in the Balance Lisse but they were dying too quickly, she switched to these and loves them as much as the Lisse and they last a little longer.

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Emmanuel Agosto (Orlando, US)
Hard box

These shoes have a very hard box, quite hard to break in. They also have a material at the seam on the heel that provides a lot when you got en pointe. I always have to cut and sew to avoid the yards of extra fabric, that doesn’t do much to help show your feet. I buy the hard shank and I think it is good, the regular strength one isn’t as supportive. The tapering sometimes makes it uncomfortable, especially when new.

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Jessica Strasburg (Brook Park, US)
Bloch European balance strong

Bought for my daughter and this is now her pointe shoe of choice so purchased another two pairs. She likes the stronger shank and fit really well and comfortable and they look beautiful on her foot

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Stephanie Jackson (Draper, US)
Wonderful pointe shoes!

My dancer has very strong feet and loves the Bloch European Balance fit. So glad to have a shoe that lasts longer than the regular shank! She has yet to jet glue a pair of the harder shank shoes. And DWC fitting staff is phenomenal! We visited the store when we were in Orlando and they tried just about every style of shoe on my dancer and we ended up in the Bloch Euro Balance shoes that she was already wearing.

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JVH (Rockwood, US)
Well Thought Out Design

The Bloch European Balance Strong - are the "go to" pointe shoes for my daughter. She started out with other styles/brands until she found the Bloch European Balance (ES0160). As she advanced, she stayed with the style but transitioned to the (ES0160S) - "European Balance Strong". The fit is right for her, the style is beautiful on her foot. The design ensuring more balance and reduction of injury is wonderful.

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Kristin (New Berlin, US)
Quick Service

My daughter changed pointe shoes and the local dance store does not carry the size or style she needs because it is not common. The order was processed and shipped quickly. We will be ordering from here from now on.

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Linda Register (Ocala, US)
Consistent Quality

Our daughter's dance director prefers using the Bloch Euro Balance pointe shoes. Their strong shank is a must for appropriate support for our daughter. We have purchased too many pairs to count over the last 3 years as she dances almost as much as she sleeps. Consistency in quality, durability, fit, and performance is paramount. We have found that in the Bloch! Our hometown dance supply store closed due to the owner's retirement, so we have to purchase the pointe shoes online now. We have had no issues obtaining the pointe shoes and no issues with quality even via mail.

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Amelia Santos (Orlando, US)
Great Pointe Shoes

My daughter purchased these as she went through her first set of pointe shoes. These were more supportive and provided the extra comfort she needed.

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Crystal Kendrick (Huntington, US)
My go-to shoe

I have yet to find a shoe as comfortable and that fits my foot as well as this pointe shoe. European Balance is also incredibly flattering to my thick, wide feet with slightly tapered medium-length toes. It needs be said, too, that Bloch- across the board- makes pointe shoes that better fit wide feet with narrow heels. Bloch is the only brand I've ever worn in multiple models that I didn't have to come up with complicated and ever-more elaborate methods for keeping the shoe on my heel, and EB excels in this. I just sew a single length of mesh elastic across my instep and I'm ready to go. I'm very happy with this shoe, I just wish Bloch could make them a little longer lasting for my bendy feet.

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Elizabeth Parthum (Grand Rapids, US)

Great service!

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UCI Dancer (Novato, US)
great shoes

have been using these for many years. am a dancer at college and can always trust these to last and support me