Primaballerina1 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi DD would like some of these if she gets into Lcb or Tring but I was wondering what people think of them as the seem quite pricey seeing as they are practically sole less slippers. Are they good quality? And does it matter if we get 1-2 shoe sizes above DDs size so they last longer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Never bought them myself so can't comment, but just thought id mention that there are some for sale currently in the for sale and wanted part of the forum at the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 They aren't DDs size, thanks anyway Pups_Mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 My daughter's have lasted nearly 2 years and still going strong. I remember the sizing was confusing - can't help on that one sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thinking about it my dd was around size 1 max when I got them and I'm sure we got an adult size...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I haven't looked at these closely in the flesh so to speak, was hoping they came with an ordinary sole similar to a snow boot but Primaballerina1 they are sole less? So could only be worn in a studio and not even *"car to barre"? *I like what I did there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 They look as though they are sole less though I'm not 100 percent sure. And Bloch advise you not to wear them outside at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I wouldn't get too big as a tripping hazard, they are like duvets for feet with a smooth but solid sole - don't know how to describe sole but outer is fabric. They wash well and dd is only on her second pair in about 4 years of wearing. Why would you want to wear them outside and in the studio? Surely to maintain studio floors and ballet shoes it is best no outdoor shoes are worn in studio? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Petalviolet they do have a thin sole so are fine from 'car to barre' (great phrase! ) also getting a size too big would be fine because I think they're designed to wear over pointe shoes (so if you're running late to class, dd could put her pointe shoes on in the car then wear the booties over her shoes to walk from the car park to the studio- yep I've done that a few times haha!) x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Oh I think maybe my use of the term 'studio' was perhaps rather more specific than I intentioned!! I hoped to find a warm, no fuss, pull on boot that could be worn making the trip to class and then removed before she goes in? I know there are UGG type shoes or varieties of snow boots a plenty but had spotted bootees commonly worn and wondered if they would be suitable? I didn't realise they didn't have soles. I can see why they would be extremely practical if you spent hours indoors going from ballet class to ballet class, up and down staircases and whatnot but now I realise what they are specifically designed for I don't think my DD would spend more than 10 mins in between one of her classes and one she has to cross a street for so perhaps not necessary for her yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks swanprincess I thought I'd seen them worn outside but just as you say - maximum radius of car park. DD is only eight so this may be something to invest in for the future - they'd be great if she was doing a day of rehearsals especially as those split sole canvas shoes seem to be dirt magnets, much worse than her leather ones and I bet they won't last as long. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 There is a bit of a sole - not substantial but as others say fine for car to studio. Most useful at summer school or a long Saturday at dancing etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thanks for all the replies- all v helpful! DD is a size 2-3 in shoes so which size would everyone reccomend getting to last long?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Here are some extant threads about Block booties: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/8212-bloch-bootie-size/?hl=%2Bbloch+%2Bbooties#entry115358 http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9050-new-bloch-booties/?hl=%2Bbloch+%2Bbooties http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/9698-cleaning-bloch-booties/?hl=%2Bbloch+%2Bbooties 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 my dd has size 2-3 feet so I bought her the smallest adult size. they are indeed worn car to barre (love that!!) and I am told they are sooo comfy if you have been doing lots of pointe work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 And they double as slippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 My DD loves hers and great for 'car to barre' (also lov'in it) and walking in between classes etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Am thinking of getting Ds some for her upcoming birthday. She is a size 2.5 shoes. What size should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That would be Dd not Ds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 This thread (which Janet kindly linked to above) has info about sizing: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/8212-bloch-bootie-size/?hl=%2Bbloch+%2Bbooties#entry115358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfin Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Had an email from Elmhurst this morning requesting that associates don't wear these type of warm up booties "on Elmhurst premises, or any other venue" ... not sure why, but thought it may be of interest to some of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 They have no grip on the sole so can be hazardous. Certain teachers at Elmhurst will tell the full time students off if they catch them outside the studio in warm up boots. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 They aren't great for stairs due to the poor grip but car to barre like SP said is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaliesey Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 My DD bought some with her birthday money and had to have them/all the rage etc ... She's worn them twice maybe in 6 months! Car-to-barre is two stage process for us. Car to studio door needs something waterproof for us unfortunately and then studio door to barre is wear she could wear them but she just can't be bothered to wear them I think. She currently lives in her Nike studio wraps plus these pink leopard print sock things that go over pointe shoes that she just wears most of the time. In hindsight the bloch booties have been a waste of money (though I'm sure she would disagree with me if I suggested putting them on eBay!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primaballerina1 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Does Tring allow them to wear these?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Does Tring allow them to wear these?? For CBA? Yes. At least they did last term. I must say my dd lives in hers although hopefully she is very careful when negotiating the stairs at school. When she was at CBA she used to wear them for the car journey home as they are so comfy. She also puts them on over pointe shoes when breaking new ones in. I didn't let her wear them outside and then into the studio though as that's the quickest way to walk stones and dirt onto a lovely studio floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 PV, I think you should patent that phrase ' car-to-barre' and sell it to Bloch to help fund your DD's ballet career! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalviolet Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Car-to-Barre™ Let's all take a moment to appreciate.. ...and then I'll let you all move on. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 Car-to-Barre™ Let's all take a moment to appreciate.. ...and then I'll let you all move on. Until the studio owner catches people walking stones and dirt in en route from Car to Barre ;-) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottie Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Car-to-Barre could be the start of a clothing range for dancers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 What about Bus-to Barre? Or Tube-to Tendu?!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prima_ballerina Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I wear the Bloch booties and love them! Great for warming up your feet/keeping them warm and they fit over pointe shoes. Good for performances to keep shoes clean and for moving from studio to studio. Very comfy but not good to wear outside. I would definitely get them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara in NZ Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Thanks for all the replies- all v helpful! DD is a size 2-3 in shoes so which size would everyone reccomend getting to last long?? My DD just got her first pair. She is size 2.5 and we got the Adult S size. They fit over pointe shoes. I think it's helpful to think of them as slippers – ie ok for a short hop to the car but not suitable for walking through puddles or on rough ground. At the studio they would always take them off before going in to class, but put them on again to go to the loo, change studios etc without taking their ballet shoes off. The sole is a smooth slightly rubbery type, but not much grip. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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