Bloch Sync Leather Tap Shoe – Women’s (S0321L) | Lace Up Oxford
Most dancers shopping for lace up tap shoes for women are past their first year of tap and ready for a shoe that acts like a real tool, not a costume piece. The Bloch Sync is built on that idea. It’s a practical, Oxford-inspired shoe in full leather, designed to be durable, stable, and genuinely comfortable through a full rehearsal — the kind of shoe you reach for at class, at dress rehearsal, and on stage.
Why does a lace-up front matter on a tap shoe?
A lace-up closure does something a buckle or slip-on can’t: it lets you dial in the exact tightness across the whole top of the foot, not just at one strap. That matters more in tap than in most other dance styles, because a shoe that shifts even slightly changes the sound and timing of every step. The Oxford-style lacing on the Sync keeps the foot locked in place through fast footwork, which is a real upgrade for dancers who started in a simpler buckle shoe and are ready for more control.
What makes Bloch’s Mega Taps different?
The taps on the Sync are Bloch’s updated, larger Mega Taps, engineered to sit flush against the toe and heel edges of the shoe rather than floating slightly off them. That flush fit is what gives the shoe its fuller, more resonant sound — a cleaner, sharper strike instead of a duller, rattling one. Paired with the pro balance rubber pad under the ball of the foot, the shoe also grips tap surfaces without sliding, which keeps quick combinations controlled instead of skating out from under you.
Who is the Sync the right tap shoe for?
Between a first, simple buckle tap shoe and a top-tier performance shoe, the Sync sits in the middle as the workhorse — full leather, real taps, and genuine durability at a fair price. It suits dancers who’ve outgrown a beginner shoe and want something that can handle regular class, rehearsal, and performance without needing to be replaced every season. The cushioned insole also means it holds up comfortably through longer rehearsal days, not just a single class period.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper | Full leather, Oxford-inspired |
| Closure | Lace-up front |
| Taps | Bloch Mega Taps — larger, flush-fit for optimal sound |
| Sole grip | Pro balance rubber pad under the ball of the foot |
| Insole | Cushioned for shock absorption |
| Heel | Sturdy 1.5″ heel |
| SKU | S0321L |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe the leather upper with a soft, slightly damp cloth |
| Taps | Keep dry — moisture can cause the taps to rust or loosen over time |
| Trying on | Test fit on carpet only — hard floors can scratch new taps |
| Do not | Machine wash, soak, or dry near heat — leather stiffens and warps |
| Note | Per Bloch’s policy, shoes returned with scratched taps cannot be accepted — always try on carpet first |
Sizing Guide — Bloch Sync Women’s (S0321L)
| Bloch Size | US Street Shoe | UK | EU | JPN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 34 | — |
| 4.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 34.5 | — |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 35 | — |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 35.5 | — |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 36 | — |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22 |
| 7 | 6 | 4 | 37 | 22.5 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23 |
| 8 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 23.5 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24 |
| 9 | 8 | 6 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 25 |
| 10 | 9 | 7 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 26 |
| 11 | 10 | 8 | 41 | 26.5 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 27 |
| 12 | 11 | 9 | 42 | — |
Worth knowing if you’ve bought Bloch ballet shoes here before: tap sizing runs the opposite direction from ballet. The Bloch size you select for the Sync runs about one size above your everyday street shoe — a US 7 street shoe lands close to a Bloch 8 — while Bloch ballet shoes run below it. Don’t carry a size over between the two. This chart is a guide only; come in and we’ll fit both length and width in person.
Best For
- Dancers moving up from a first, beginner buckle tap shoe
- Regular class, rehearsal, and performance use
- Dancers who want a locked-in, adjustable fit through fast footwork
- Anyone who wants a fuller, more resonant tap sound
- Longer rehearsal days that call for real cushioning
A Note from August MuseThe Sync is the shoe we point dancers toward once they’re past their very first tap shoes and want something that actually performs — the lace-up keeps the fit locked in, and the Mega Taps genuinely sound better than a basic tap. One honest heads-up: tap sizing runs a size up from your street shoe, which trips people up if they’re used to Bloch’s ballet sizing running the other way. And please, try them on carpet at home before deciding — once the taps are scratched on a hard floor, we can’t take them back. Come by our shop in downtown Elizabethton and we’ll get you into the right size.
Available at August Muse
The Bloch Sync Lace Up Leather Tap Shoe – Women’s (S0321L) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in sizes 4–12 (Bloch sizing). Stop in for a fitting, or call ahead and we’ll let you know what’s in stock.
