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Orbit Stretch Canvas Foot Glove • Contemporary Dance - S0638

€22,00 EUR

Stretch canvas contemporary foot glove with a padded leather forefoot pad, open-toe design and silicone-backed elastic.

Second-Skin Fit
Ultra Light
Grip & Glide

Color: Flesh

ORBIT Stretch Canvas Foot Glove - S0 638

Size

S - Size 1.5 UK - 3 UK M - Size 3.5 UK - 4.5 UK L - Size 5 UK - 6.5 UK XL - Size 7 UK - 8 UK

Average Fit Rating

Snug Loose

Size & Fit Advice

All shoes are displayed in UK sizes. The size printed on the shoe or box may differ due to the manufacturer's international sizing system.

Orbit is intended to have a snug, glove-like fit, and we recommend choosing the regular size.

The leather pad should sit directly beneath the ball of the foot, while the wide elastic should lie securely against the skin without feeling restrictive.

The open toe should allow the toes to spread naturally rather than pulling them together - an important fit check because BLOCH specifically designed the opening to support even weight distribution.

Fit guidance is intended as a starting point. Forefoot width, toe shape and personal preference can affect the final fit.

At a Glance

• Stretch canvas
• Padded leather forefoot
• Open-toe design
• Silicone-backed elastic
• Second-skin fit
• Natural toe spread
• Barefoot-inspired
• Flexible
• Contemporary & lyrical

Materials & Construction

Upper: Stretch Canvas
Outsole: Leather Forefoot Pad
Cushioning: Additional Padding within Footpad
Security: Wide Silicone-Backed Elastic
Toe: Open
Heel: Open

The leather outsole is designed to protect the ball of the foot against abrasion and floor friction while allowing smooth turning movement.

Care information

Hand wash only using mild soap and cold water. Do not machine wash or soak.

Allow Orbit to air dry naturally, away from direct sunlight, dryers and other heat sources. Store somewhere cool and dry between classes.

BLOCH Size & Fit Advice

BLOCH sizing varies between dancewear and footwear styles. For garments, use actual body measurements rather than everyday clothing size wherever possible. For shoes, use measured foot length as your starting point and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Women's Dancewear

BLOCH Women's Garments Size Chart

Compare bust, waist, hips, girth and inseam to find your recommended BLOCH women's dancewear size.

Size	Bust cm	Waist cm	Hips cm	Girth cm	Inseam cm
2XS UK 6	77–82	56–61	84–89	140–145	76–87
XS UK 8	82–87	61–66	89–94	145–150	76–87
S UK 10	87–92	66–71	94–99	150–155	76–87
M UK 12	92–97	71–76	99–104	155–160	76–87
L UK 14	97–102	76–81	104–109	160–165	76–87
XL UK 16	102–107	81–86	109–114	165–170	76–87

Children's Dancewear

BLOCH Children's Garments Size Chart

Ages are a starting point only. For the most reliable fit, compare the child's bust, waist, hips, girth and inseam measurements with the chart.

Size	Bust	Waist	Hips	Girth	Inseam
CHP Age 2–4 / UK 4	20–21" 51–54 cm	18–19" 46–49 cm	21–23" 54–59 cm	32–35" 82–89 cm	18–20" 46–51 cm
CHS Age 4–6 / UK 6	21–23" 54–59 cm	19–21" 49–54 cm	23–25" 59–64 cm	36–39" 92–99 cm	20–22" 51–56 cm
CHM Age 6–8 / UK 8	23–25" 59–64 cm	21–22" 54–56 cm	25–27" 64–69 cm	40–43" 102–109 cm	22–24" 56–61 cm
CHL Age 8–10 / UK 10	25–27" 64–69 cm	22–23" 56–59 cm	27–29" 69–74 cm	44–47" 112–120 cm	24–26" 61–66 cm
CHL Age 10–12 / UK 12	27–29" 69–74 cm	23–25" 59–64 cm	29–31" 74–79 cm	48–51" 122–130 cm	26–28" 66–71 cm
CHXL Age 12–14 / UK 14	28.5–30" 72–76 cm	24.5–26" 62–66 cm	29.5–31.5" 75–80 cm	51–54" 130–135 cm	26.5–28.5" 68–73 cm

Dance World Tip

For BLOCH leotards and other fitted dancewear, girth is particularly useful because it reflects the full length of the torso. For children's garments, use age as a reference only and prioritise actual body measurements whenever possible.

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

Use this general conversion chart to understand approximate EU, UK and US equivalents. BLOCH shoe sizing varies by style and dance discipline, so always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5–3	4.5–5	3–3.5
22.0	36	3–3.5	5–5.5	3.5–4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5–4	5.5–6	4–4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4–4.5	6–6.5	4.5–5
23.5	38	4.5–5	6.5–7	5–5.5
24.0	38.5	5–5.5	7–7.5	5.5–6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5–6	7.5–8	6–6.5
25.0	40	6–6.5	8–8.5	6.5–7
25.5	40.5	6.5–7	8.5–9	7–7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7–7.5	9–9.5	7.5–8
26.5	42	7.5–8	9.5–10	8–8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8–8.5	10–10.5	8.5–9
27.5	43	8.5–9	10.5–11	9–9.5
28.0	44	9–9.5	11–11.5	9.5–10
28.5	44.5	9.5–10	11.5–12	10–10.5
29.0	45	10–10.5	12–12.5	10.5–11
29.5	46	10.5–11	12.5–13	11–11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Measure the child's foot rather than converting directly from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible. Dance shoes require different amounts of growing room depending on the style, so always check the individual BLOCH shoe fitting advice.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5–26	8–8.5	8.5–9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27–27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29–30	11–11.5	11.5–12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32–32.5	13–13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y
22.0	36	3.5	4Y
22.5	37	4	4.5Y
23.0	37.5	4.5	5Y
23.5	38	5	5.5Y
24.0	38.5	5.5	6Y
24.5	39	6	6.5Y
25.0	40	6.5	7Y

Before Choosing Your Size

Take dancewear measurements over underwear or close-fitting clothing using a flexible tape measure. For shoes, measure both feet while standing and use the longer measurement as your general starting point.

Bust / Chest Measure around the fullest part of the chest, keeping the tape straight and level.

Waist Measure around the natural waist, usually the narrowest part of the torso.

Hips Measure around the fullest part of the hips and seat, keeping the tape level.

Girth Start at one shoulder, measure down the front of the torso, through the crotch and back to the same shoulder in one continuous loop.

Foot Length Measure from heel to longest toe while standing. Measure both feet and use the longer measurement as your general starting point.

BLOCH Fit Guidance

BLOCH produces footwear for many different dance disciplines, so there is no single BLOCH shoe conversion that accurately predicts the fit of every model. Ballet, jazz, tap, character, contemporary, dancesport and studio shoes can all use different fitting recommendations. Use the international shoe tables above as a reference only and always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice shown on the individual product page.

Dance World Fit Note BLOCH size charts and Dance World sizing recommendations are intended as a guide only. Fit can vary depending on body proportions, garment design, fabric, stretch, foot shape, shoe width, construction and personal preference. Where an individual BLOCH product carries its own sizing recommendation, that model-specific advice should take priority.

Best For: Contemporary • Lyrical • Modern • Jazz • Turns & Pirouettes • Floorwork • Barefoot-Inspired Movement

Description

Somewhere between a traditional half sole and dancing completely barefoot, the Bloch Orbit S0638 Stretch Canvas Foot Glove wraps the working part of the foot in soft, flexible protection without taking away its natural movement.

Shape-recovering stretch canvas follows the foot like a second skin, while a padded leather outsole protects the ball of the foot and creates a smooth working surface for turns. An open-toe design leaves the toes free to spread naturally, with silicone-backed elastic helping Orbit stay securely connected through movement.

Bloch Orbit S0638 Foot Glove – Personality

Second-Skin Fit • Cushioned Forefoot • Secure Grip • Barefoot Freedom

The cushioned second skin. Orbit is still beautifully minimal, but it feels more protected and reassuring than the most stripped-back foot thongs. Stretch canvas softly wraps the forefoot, cushioning sits exactly where repeated floor contact happens, and the open toes preserve much of the freedom dancers associate with working barefoot.

Flesh keeps the finish soft, neutral and discreet against the foot.

Bloch Orbit S0638 Contemporary Foot Glove – Design & Performance

Orbit's defining feature is its high-performance stretch canvas construction. The fibres move with the foot and recover towards their original shape, allowing the upper to remain closely contoured without creating the rigid feeling of conventional footwear.

The open-toe design is equally important. Rather than enclosing the toes, Orbit allows them to spread naturally during balance and weight transfer, while still covering the upper forefoot. It creates an interesting middle ground between the exposed feeling of a foot thong and the greater coverage of a traditional half sole.

Beneath the ball of the foot, a leather outsole with additional internal padding creates the working surface. The leather protects against direct friction and floor burn during turns, while the cushioning reduces pressure through repeated contact without adding the bulk of a complete dance shoe.

Security comes from a soft, wide elastic backed with silicone. Rather than relying purely on compression to hold the foot glove in place, the silicone backing helps resist unwanted movement against the skin, a particularly clever detail in a design intended to stay very close to the foot.

Bloch Orbit S0638 Stretch Canvas Foot Glove – Technical Profile

Construction Stretch Canvas Foot Glove

Upper Shape-Recovering Stretch Canvas

Turning Surface Leather Forefoot Outsole

Cushioning Padded Forefoot

Toe Design Open Toe / Natural Spread

Fit System Wide Silicone-Backed Elastic

Coverage Forefoot / Open Toes & Heel

Floor Contact Close / Barefoot-Inspired

Best Use Contemporary • Lyrical • Modern • Jazz

Key Feature Padded Protection + Silicone-Backed Security

Bloch Orbit S0638 Contemporary Footwear DNA™

Our Dance World Footwear DNA™ highlights the five characteristics that define how Contemporary footwear feels.

Floor Feel ●●●●○ Close stretch construction preserves strong floor awareness despite the added forefoot padding.

Turn Control ●●●●○ Leather outsole creates a smooth dedicated working surface beneath the ball of the foot.

Flexibility ●●●●● Stretch canvas and open toes move naturally with the foot through articulation and weight transfer.

Protection ●●●●○ Padded leather forefoot protection helps reduce pressure, abrasion and direct floor friction.

Support ●●●○○ Wide silicone-backed elastic gives useful security without turning the foot glove into structured footwear.

Higher score ≠ better. Dance World Contemporary Footwear DNA™ shows the balance and feel of the footwear, helping dancers compare different constructions and choose what suits their movement and floorwork.

Dance World Notes – Bloch Orbit S0638 Foot Glove

The cushioned second skin.

What we like about Orbit is that the extra comfort doesn't overwhelm the barefoot idea. BLOCH has put the padding underneath the working forefoot rather than adding bulk everywhere else, so the shoe still feels light and responsive.

The silicone-backed elastic is a small detail that makes a lot of sense. A foot glove only works well when the turning pad stays underneath the foot, and the extra grip helps keep Orbit connected without needing a complicated strap system.

Our overall impression: Orbit is a lovely middle ground for dancers who want more coverage and cushioning than a minimalist foot thong, but don't want to move all the way to a conventional half sole. It feels protected where it matters and beautifully free everywhere else.

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About Bloch - World-Leading Dancewear, Ballet Shoes & Pointe Shoes

For over 90 years, Bloch has been one of the world's most respected dance brands, trusted by dancers, teachers and professionals across every level of dance. Founded in Sydney, Australia, Bloch has built its reputation on exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design and an unwavering commitment to supporting dancers' performance and technique.

From iconic ballet shoes and expertly crafted pointe shoes to dancewear, jazz shoes, tap shoes, ballroom footwear and studio essentials, Bloch combines premium materials with technical expertise to create products that deliver outstanding comfort, durability and performance. Whether you're taking your first ballet class or preparing for professional performances, Bloch continues to inspire generations of dancers with beautifully designed products that help you move with confidence.

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