Contoursoft Free Flex Split-Toe Ballet Tights • T0988
Contoursoft Free Flex Split-Toe Ballet Tights • T0988 - Pink / P/S is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Size & Fit Advice
Size & Fit Advice
At a Glance
At a Glance
Materials & Construction
Materials & Construction
Care information
Care information
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
Contoursoft Free Flex Split-Toe Ballet Tights • T0988
Contoursoft Free Flex Split-Toe Ballet Tights • T0988 - Pink / P/S is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Best For - Pointe classes • Ballet training • Rehearsals • Dancers who prefer exposed toes and heels • Easier padding access
Description
Description
The BLOCH Contoursoft Free Flex T0988 ballet tights bring a thoughtful foot design to your pointe routine. These adult split-toe dance tights leave the toes and heels exposed, with an additional opening beneath the forefoot to give you access where you need it. Soft 84% nylon and 16% spandex fabric and a wide knitted waistband complete a comfortable pair for ballet class, pointe practice and rehearsals.
BLOCH Free Flex T0988 – Designed Around Your Pointe Routine
Pointe preparation is personal: the way you tape your toes, position your padding and settle your feet into your shoes matters. Free Flex gives you access to the toes while keeping your tights in place along the legs. The split-toe construction makes arranging padding easier, while the open heel and underfoot cut-out form part of BLOCH's design for enhanced grip and stability inside pointe shoes.
Above the foot, the soft Contoursoft fabric stretches with your movement and is designed to retain its shape. The wide knitted waistband gives a soft, flexible finish at the waist, ready to wear with your usual leotard and rehearsal layers.
How Does the Free Flex Foot Design Work?
Free Flex combines exposed toes, an open heel and a separate underfoot opening. Each detail changes how the tights sit around your foot:
- Split-toe construction: The toes remain uncovered, with a small fabric division between the big toe and the remaining toes. This gives you access for arranging your usual padding without pulling the tights up around your ankle.
- Heel cut-out: A finished opening leaves the heel exposed. BLOCH designed this feature to help reduce pointe shoes slipping at the heel.
- Forefoot opening: An oval cut-out beneath the front of the foot exposes part of the sole while fabric continues around the foot.
The benefit is a foot shape that is already prepared for pointe work, with access built into the tights. Try the openings with your usual shoes and padding to find the arrangement that feels right for you.
Free Flex or Standard Convertible Tights?
Standard convertible tights cover the toes and heel when worn footed, with an opening in the sole that lets you bring the foot through and roll the fabric up. They suit dancers who want to switch between a covered foot and a bare foot.
Free Flex keeps the toes and heel exposed in its normal worn position. Choose this specialised design if you prefer those areas uncovered inside your ballet shoes and want easier access when preparing for pointe.
The Dance World View
We love the thought behind Free Flex: it brings the details of pointe preparation into an everyday pair of ballet tights. If you usually pull convertible tights away from your toes or gather them around your ankles, this foot design is worth considering. Our advice is to make the tights part of your complete pointe setup, try them with the shoes and padding you actually dance in, so you can check the position and feel before a full class.
Getting the Right Free Flex Fit and Colour
Available here in Pink, in adult sizes P/S, S/M and L/XL. Choose using both height and weight against the BLOCH Contoursoft tights chart. Gently distribute the fabric along each leg, then check that the heel opening sits around your heel and the split-toe section feels comfortable between the toes.
Compare Pink with your ballet shoes and any school or costume requirements. For a pointe fitting, bring the tights and padding you intend to wear so your fitter can assess the complete combination.
BLOCH Free Flex – Your Questions Answered
Do I wear my toe pads over or under these tights?
The split-toe opening is designed to make padding placement easier. The best arrangement depends on your padding and shoe fit, so try your usual setup and ask your pointe fitter if you are changing how you wear it.
Will the open heel stop my pointe shoes slipping?
BLOCH designed the heel opening to help with shoe grip. How securely a shoe stays on also depends on its fit, your padding and the placement of ribbons and elastics, so check the whole setup together.
Can I wear Free Flex with flat ballet shoes?
Yes, if you prefer the exposed-toe and heel design inside your ballet flats. Try both together to check the feel and how much of the openings is visible around the shoe.
Are they suitable for exams and performances?
Check the required colour and foot style with your teacher or costume organiser. Free Flex has a distinctive open-foot construction, so confirm it suits the uniform or costume before choosing it for an exam or show.
Explore more foot styles in our guide to choosing dance tights.
Product Highlight
Soft Ballet Tights, With Pointe Preparation Built In
Free Flex pairs the soft stretch of Contoursoft fabric with exposed toes, a split-toe opening and an open heel. A considered choice for dancers who want their tights to work with their pointe preparation, from arranging padding to settling into their shoes.
Dance World Tip: Before your first class in Free Flex, take a little time to position the foot openings and arrange your usual padding. Put on both pointe shoes and check the feel with your teacher or fitter, rather than trying a new setup for the first time just before going on stage.
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About BLOCH Brand
About BLOCH Brand
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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