Bloch Jason Samuels Smith Tap Shoe Review

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Encore

Encore

5 жыл бұрын

*UPDATE* Scroll down to read how I'm getting on with them two months in.
Here's my review of the Bloch S0313L/S0313M Jason Samuels Smith tap shoe.
This shoe starts in Ladies sizes at a Bloch size 4 (UK size 1) and goes as large as a Bloch size 12 (UK size 9). It's also available in Men's sizes and starts at a size 6 and goes to a 13 (Mens sizes seemingly fit the same as UK Sizes).
The shoe is a leather upper and sole in an Oxford style with a canvas and kashmir lining. It's ready to go from the box and features a triple stacked (heavy!) heel, big taps with resonance plate for a good depth and pitch to the sound. Metal bonding is used to ensure the screws don't listen, unless of course you modify them yourself.
It's available in black as in the video and white (I'd have loved a white pair but just not practical for me).
I'll update you on the shoes after having worn them to class a few times.
**UPDATE**
So, I found I needed to wear an insole and a heel grip as they were falling off the back of my heel no matter how tight I pulled the laces. The insole and heel grip however made the shoes feel far too tight in the length so I took the insoles out and kept the heel grips in. So far the heel grips are working well but the shoes do still rub on my big toes - remember I already tried the bigger size but they're far too big. The heel grips will eventually lose their 'puffy-ness' so I'm sure this will improve.
The main reason I think I struggle to keep the shoe on my feet firmly are that they are very wide fitting (my feet aren't particularly narrow) and that the leather is really tough and the built up heels really heavy so I just need to wear them more to break them in. I only do one hour a week in them but after 2 months they're getting there.
Would I recommend them - yes. They sound gorgeous! But I'd only spend out if you are a serious tapper and those whose feet have stopped growing!

Пікірлер: 23
@Christopherhlee
@Christopherhlee Жыл бұрын
I just recently got these tap shoes and I love them! I loosened the screws on the taps and love that sound better.
@nina-ph7mw
@nina-ph7mw 5 жыл бұрын
Love this! Thanks
@bethvanderwill3253
@bethvanderwill3253 Жыл бұрын
Add lace locks or "runners loops" (extra lace holes) at the top/sides, and these will tighten the sloppy heels. Works great!
@boblippi4198
@boblippi4198 3 жыл бұрын
I have a pair in white and they very comfortable and have a great sound
@encore2155
@encore2155 3 жыл бұрын
Ooohh I love them in white.
@zacharykieng2909
@zacharykieng2909 4 жыл бұрын
These shoes tend to be a bit slippery on the back of the heel (they slip off a bit and wasn't gripping on my heel) but heel grips solved the problem
@lanisbet
@lanisbet 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly the same problem as me. Heel grips have stopped that and super tight laces!
@mm2324
@mm2324 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know the difference between the men and women shoes or is it just how they look?
@encore2155
@encore2155 3 жыл бұрын
The mens shoes are a wider fit
@GrammyTapDancing
@GrammyTapDancing 4 жыл бұрын
What is best to make a board out of to tap at home any suggestions?
@encore2155
@encore2155 4 жыл бұрын
Arts by Sharamay Ritter hello! I’ve seen these pads www.tapdancingpracticepads.com I’m not sure how good they are or whether cost effective as I’ve not been able to try one out yet. Whatever board you get ensure it is non slip.
@ALLYB0EBALLY
@ALLYB0EBALLY 4 жыл бұрын
i have made a reasonable and cheap board out of 12mm premium ply and rubber gym mat stuck to the underside (or if you're on thick carpet, you may not need the rubber). All up was under $30 AU.
@GrammyTapDancing
@GrammyTapDancing 4 жыл бұрын
@@ALLYB0EBALLY tnk u
@CJCOOL_
@CJCOOL_ 5 жыл бұрын
How Long You Been Tap Dancing For?
@encore2155
@encore2155 5 жыл бұрын
Hello... I tap danced as a child and have been dancing again as an adult since 2004.
@CJCOOL_
@CJCOOL_ 5 жыл бұрын
Encore When’s The Next Tap Dancing Video You’ll Make?
@GrammyTapDancing
@GrammyTapDancing 4 жыл бұрын
I want a pair of these so bad. I wear a women street size 11 so I ordered these in the size 12 in the US they are still too short but they only go to a size 12 what size do you think I could buy in the same style only in men's so they would not be too tight any idea?
@lanisbet
@lanisbet 4 жыл бұрын
Arts by Sharamay Ritter I think getting the equivalent size in men’s is a good idea. I think the sides of the shoe come up a little higher and the box is shorter at the front. From others who have bought their size in a men’s pair, they have have gone down a size an a half so you could possibly need a 11 or a 11.5? Were they short by a lot or nearly ok?
@GrammyTapDancing
@GrammyTapDancing 4 жыл бұрын
@@lanisbet short to much so probably 11.5 in mens tnk u I can exchange
@lanisbet
@lanisbet 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrammyTapDancing How did you get on?
@GrammyTapDancing
@GrammyTapDancing 4 жыл бұрын
@@lanisbet I haven't ordered mens yet now I want a pair of Gregory Hines black and white they have great sound I'm waiting till I go to NYC to figure out tnks
@lanisbet
@lanisbet 4 жыл бұрын
@@GrammyTapDancing oooh let me know how you get on with them xx
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