Bloch Contoursoft Free Flex Tights – Ladies (T0988L)
Most tights are built for everyday class. Split toe tights for pointe are built for something more specific — the Bloch Free Flex exists to solve two problems dancers run into once they’re working seriously en pointe: getting toe pads positioned correctly without wrestling the whole tight off, and keeping the foot from sliding when it needs to grip the floor most. It’s a specialist tight, not an everyday one, and it’s worth understanding exactly what that split toe and cut-out are doing before you decide if it’s the right pair for your dancer.
What does a split toe do for pointe work?
A standard tight is a closed sock over the foot, which means adjusting toe pads mid-class usually means peeling the tight back or taking it off entirely. The Free Flex’s split-toe construction opens the seam at the toes, so a dancer can reach in and reposition padding directly — tightening a pad that’s shifted, adding a bit more cushion, or fixing a fold — without disturbing the rest of the tight. For anyone who spends real time on pointe, that’s a genuine time-saver during class and a real comfort fix mid-rehearsal.
What’s the dual cut-out construction for?
The dual cut-out sits at the sole of the foot and is built specifically for grip and stability. Pointe work asks a lot of the standing foot — rises, relevés, and turns all depend on the foot being able to hold the floor with confidence. A closed, slippery tight sole can work against that. The cut-out gives more direct floor contact where it counts, which is a small construction detail that translates into a noticeably more secure feeling foot on pointe.
How does the Free Flex compare to Bloch’s Ladies Convertible Tights?
We carry both, and they’re built for different jobs. The Ladies Convertible Tights (T0982L) are the everyday workhorse — a streamlined hidden gusset and footed-to-footless convertibility that make them useful across ballet, jazz, and pretty much any class on the schedule. The Free Flex skips convertibility entirely and instead specializes: split toe, cut-out sole, built specifically around the demands of pointe work. If your dancer needs one pair of tights that does everything, start with the Convertible. If she’s spending serious time on pointe and wants a tight built around that specifically, the Free Flex is the one to reach for.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fabric | ContourSoft — 84% Nylon, 16% Spandex |
| Toe | Split-toe design for direct padding access |
| Sole | Dual cut-out for grip and stability |
| Waistband | High waist, wide knitted-in waistband |
| Gusset | Dyed to match |
| SKU | T0988L |
| Available color at August Muse | Pink |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Washing | Hand wash in lukewarm water, separately |
| Bleach | Non-chlorine bleach only, if needed |
| Drying | Drip dry |
| Note | Tights are non-returnable or exchangeable once opened, unless faulty |
Sizing Guide — Bloch Contoursoft Tights
| Size | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| P/S (Petite/Small) | 88–127 lbs (40–58 kg) | 57–63″ (145–160 cm) |
| S/M (Small/Medium) | 104–147 lbs (47–67 kg) | 60–68″ (152–173 cm) |
| L/XL (Large/Extra Large) | 135–167 lbs (61–76 kg) | 64–73″ (163–185 cm) |
| XLT (Extra Large Tall) | 148–189 lbs (67–86 kg) | 69–74″ (175–188 cm) |
Bloch sizes these tights by weight and height together, in combined ranges rather than single sizes — if your dancer falls between two ranges, weigh the two measurements together rather than picking just one. This chart is a guide only and reflects body measurements, not garment measurements; come in and we’re happy to help you choose between sizes.
Best For
- Dancers working seriously en pointe who need easy toe pad access
- Anyone who wants extra grip and stability through relevés and turns
- Students moving from a basic convertible tight into pointe-specific gear
- Rehearsal and performance settings where secure footing matters most
A Note from August MuseThe Free Flex isn’t the tight we’d hand a beginner for her first ballet class — it’s the one we reach for once a dancer is genuinely working on pointe and getting tired of fighting her toe pads mid-class. The split toe alone is worth the switch for a lot of our pointe students. It’s a specialist piece, so if you only want one pair of tights for everything, our Convertible Tights are still the better all-around pick. Come in and we’ll help you figure out which one — or both — makes sense for where your dancer is in her training.
Available at August Muse
The Bloch Contoursoft Free Flex Tights (T0988L) are available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in Pink, sizes P/S, S/M, L/XL, and XLT. Stop in for help choosing the right size, or to compare against our other tights in person.
