Brand Guide
Bloch
Bloch began in Sydney and has grown into a global dancewear company offering pointe shoes, flats, and apparel. The brand is known for pairing traditional shoemaking with newer materials and construction ideas. Its wide catalog gives dancers many models to try as they grow.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1932
- Origin
- Australia (founded in Sydney)
- Known models
- Serenade, Balance European, Heritage, Alpha, Axione
Which feet Bloch tends to suit
Bloch makes a broad range of pointe shoes with different box shapes, vamp lengths, and shank strengths, so dancers with tapered, square, or in-between toe shapes can usually find options. This variety makes the brand a common starting point for fittings.
Who wears Bloch
Bloch is used widely by dancers at many levels internationally and is a familiar presence in studios and on stages, without being tied to a single company.
What dancers say
Dancers frequently mention Bloch's wide selection and its useful mix of models for different feet. Popular models are praised for support and a clean line, while some dancers note that fit and durability vary from model to model. Trying several styles during a fitting is the usual advice.
Finding your fit
No brand is right for every foot, so the most important step is a proper pointe shoe fitting. Use this guide to know what to ask for, then let a fitter match the model to your foot. Our complete pointe shoe fitting guide walks through the whole process.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bloch make shoes for beginners?
Yes. Bloch offers models suited to newer pointe dancers as well as advanced dancers, and a proper fitting helps match the right shoe to experience level.
Is Bloch only a pointe shoe brand?
No. Bloch makes a full range of dancewear, including ballet flats, jazz and tap shoes, and apparel, in addition to pointe shoes.
When was Bloch founded?
Bloch was founded in 1932.
What foot types do Bloch pointe shoes suit?
Bloch makes a broad range of pointe shoes with different box shapes, vamp lengths, and shank strengths, so dancers with tapered, square, or in-between toe shapes can usually find options. This variety makes the brand a common starting point for fittings.