Bloch - Serenade Strong (European Pink) - Women's: FITTING INFORMATION: Women please select 3 1/2 sizes down from street shoe size. ; The Serenade Strong pointe shoe is for the dancer that needs a little more support in the shank than the standard Serenade. The shank is made with a 6-iron body, and a redboard centerpiece. For the Serenade Strong follow Break-In Instruction A.