Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe – Ladies (S0352L)
Adults picking up tap for the first time need beginner tap shoes in women’s sizes that are comfortable enough to actually wear through a full class, and that’s exactly what the Merry Jane delivers. Bloch built it as an introductory shoe, so it skips the fuss of laces for a simple buckle closure and pairs that with real Techno Taps, so the sound is right from your very first shuffle.
What makes Bloch Techno Taps sound different?
Rather than bolting taps straight to the sole, Bloch secures the Merry Jane’s taps to a resonating board, which gives a noticeably deeper, cleaner sound than a basic tap that just clicks. For an adult beginner still training her ear to hear a clean strike, that clarity is genuinely useful — and it means this entry-level shoe doesn’t sound cheap just because it’s priced accessibly.
Why choose a buckle over a lace-up tap shoe?
The Merry Jane’s ankle strap and pin-hole buckle give a secure, adjustable fit without the fuss of tying and retying laces before every class. It’s a small thing, but for anyone new to tap and juggling a lot of new technique at once, one less thing to fumble with matters. The elastic join in the strap also eases tension across the instep, so the fit stays comfortable rather than cutting in through a full class.
Who is the Merry Jane built for?
This is Bloch’s entry point into tap for adults — a comfortable, cushioned build with a strong heel and toe counter, priced and constructed for someone just starting out rather than a working performer. It’s the shoe we recommend for a first adult tap class or a return to tap after years away, not the one we’d reach for once you’re several seasons in and want a more advanced performance shoe.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper & outsole | Synthetic leather |
| Taps | Bloch Techno Taps, secured to a resonating board |
| Closure | Ankle strap with pin-hole buckle, elastic-joined |
| Insole | Cushioned, with supportive lining |
| Traction | Non-slip pro balance rubber pad behind the forefoot tap plate |
| Heel/toe | Strong heel and toe counter |
| SKU | S0352L |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe the upper with a soft, slightly damp cloth |
| Taps | Try shoes on carpet, not bare floors, before deciding to keep them |
| Do not | Return shoes with scratched taps — Bloch does not accept these back |
| Note | Studio floors only — pavement dulls the taps and wears the outsole |
Sizing Guide — Bloch Merry Jane Ladies (S0352L)
| US Street Shoe | Bloch | UK | EU | JPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 1 | 34 | — |
| 3.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 34.5 | — |
| 4 | 5 | 2 | 35 | — |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 35.5 | — |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 36 | — |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22 |
| 6 | 7 | 4 | 37 | 22.5 |
| 6.5 | 7.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 7.5 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24 |
| 8 | 9 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 25 |
| 9 | 10 | 7 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 26 |
| 10 | 11 | 8 | 41 | 26.5 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 27 |
| 11 | 12 | 9 | 42 | — |
| Width | Guidance |
|---|---|
| N | Narrow |
| M | Medium |
Tap runs the opposite direction from ballet in Bloch sizing — the Bloch size you select runs about one full size above your everyday street shoe, not below it. A US 8 street shoe lands close to a Bloch 9. This chart is a guide only; come in and we’ll fit length and width in person.
Best For
- Adults taking their first tap class
- Dancers returning to tap after time away
- Anyone who wants an easy buckle closure over laces
- Building a foundation before moving up to a performance-level tap shoe
A Note from August MuseWe sell a lot of these to adults just starting tap, and it’s an easy shoe to recommend — comfortable enough for a full class, a sound that’s better than you’d expect from an entry-level shoe, and a buckle that’s simpler to deal with than laces. If you’re not sure about size, remember tap runs larger than your everyday shoe, so don’t assume your usual size is right. Come by our shop in downtown Elizabethton and we’ll fit you properly.
Available at August Muse
The Bloch Merry Jane Tap Shoe – Ladies (S0352L) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in two color options, widths M and N, sizes 4–12 (Bloch sizing). Stop in for a fitting, or call ahead and we’ll let you know what’s in stock.
