05-12-11, 05:58 PM | |
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Sherry, I have some Blochs that I use for dance cardio workouts where I'm going to be doing a lot of spinning on my carpeted surface (I don't have thick pile; I have used these on Berber-type carpet and on some really worn stuff that lived through the 80s). I like them for that purpose. I don't feel as comfortable wearing them for workouts with a lot of lunges or that type of move, however, as the pivot point in the toe that allows you to spin so easily also seems rather slick when you're trying to keep one leg in place while the other moves.
I don't know that they're dramatically lighter than crosstrainers, but mine only have soles on the heel and toe area, leaving the arch free. They look something like this one. I got that particular model because they looked close to what the NYC Ballet dancers wore in their workouts; when I decide to replace them, I'll probably do a little more research on make and model. Dh got my pair for me for my birthday several years back. You can often find them for a good price at dance retailers online, too.
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05-12-11, 06:56 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2003
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I found these online at endless.com and they have really good reviews. The reviews all say to order two sizes larger:
http://www.endless.com/Sansha-Salset...ressRedirect=1 They have free shipping both ways and are a good price, so I may try them out. I'd get them in black so they'd go with anything. ETA: Darn, they had my size two hours ago, and now they're gone! They do have another style of that same brand in my size. I guess I should order them pretty quickly. Thanks! Sherry |
05-12-11, 07:41 PM | |
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I bought the Sansha Salsette from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sansha-Salsett...5247217&sr=8-1
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