How do you pick pointe shoes that actually fit?
elisabette asked:
I already bought three pairs this year, I just started and its really frusterating to not be able to dance because of bad shoes. The first ones I got were gamba’s, and they were too big. Then I got glissers (capezios) and they were too small. I thought I got the perfect ones, but apparently there too big on one of my feet (ones bigger then the other), and my foots too wide for the top of the shoe. I need someone who has done this before to help, I’m so lost. How can you tell what fits, because apparently I can’t.
I already bought three pairs this year, I just started and its really frusterating to not be able to dance because of bad shoes. The first ones I got were gamba’s, and they were too big. Then I got glissers (capezios) and they were too small. I thought I got the perfect ones, but apparently there too big on one of my feet (ones bigger then the other), and my foots too wide for the top of the shoe. I need someone who has done this before to help, I’m so lost. How can you tell what fits, because apparently I can’t.
Question for dancers: How can I make my pointe shoes stronger by putting them into the oven?
Abbey L asked:
All my friends at the dance studio suggested that I put my pointe shoes into my oven to make them more firm because its so humid here in Florida. Does any one have information abut that? Does it actually work? I want to do it, but I don’t want to screw mine up because they cost like 80 bucks. Thanks a lot!
All my friends at the dance studio suggested that I put my pointe shoes into my oven to make them more firm because its so humid here in Florida. Does any one have information abut that? Does it actually work? I want to do it, but I don’t want to screw mine up because they cost like 80 bucks. Thanks a lot!
What pointe shoes are the best for a beginner?
Luna Alice asked:
I’m starting pointe this summer, and I need to buy a pair of pointe shoes that are good for a beginner. With much ankle and arch support, if possible? Any recommendations would be fantastic.
I’m starting pointe this summer, and I need to buy a pair of pointe shoes that are good for a beginner. With much ankle and arch support, if possible? Any recommendations would be fantastic.
What size does my street shoes translate into pointe shoes?
Claire asked:
I wear a size 11 womens street shoe. What size is that typically in pointe shoes? I don’t need a specific brand, just the average size in pointe shoes. Thank you!
I wear a size 11 womens street shoe. What size is that typically in pointe shoes? I don’t need a specific brand, just the average size in pointe shoes. Thank you!
How can I make my pointe shoes not twist when i wear them?
someonee asked:
When I dance in my pointe shoes, the shank always twists to the outside of my heel, and often times makes my feel look sickled. It’s very annoying because I always have to adjust them. I have had four different pointe shoes (I’ve been on pointe for a little over a year) and every shoe does this.
When I dance in my pointe shoes, the shank always twists to the outside of my heel, and often times makes my feel look sickled. It’s very annoying because I always have to adjust them. I have had four different pointe shoes (I’ve been on pointe for a little over a year) and every shoe does this.
What sizw pointe shoes should I get for her?
Heidi L asked:
It’s my friend’s birthday in a couple weeks and she really wants pointe shoes. I said I would get her some, but I have no idea how the system works. She is a size 8.5-9 in street shoes, and just started out on pointe (beginner). Any suggestions?
It’s my friend’s birthday in a couple weeks and she really wants pointe shoes. I said I would get her some, but I have no idea how the system works. She is a size 8.5-9 in street shoes, and just started out on pointe (beginner). Any suggestions?
What are the best pointe shoes to start with?
NY Lady asked:
I am going on pointe this spring and am a little thaken aback by all the diffrent brands and types of pointe shoes avalible. What is the best choice for a 130 pound dancer new to pointe?
I am going on pointe this spring and am a little thaken aback by all the diffrent brands and types of pointe shoes avalible. What is the best choice for a 130 pound dancer new to pointe?
What do dancers do to their pointe shoes before they ever put them on?
pufferoo asked:
I remember hearing years ago that they would hammer on the box of the shoe to make it more malleable, or that they would use something called Fabulon. I heard of one dancer who used to put the box end of the shoe in the crack between a wall and a door and slam the door right on the box, breaking it down.
I remember hearing years ago that they would hammer on the box of the shoe to make it more malleable, or that they would use something called Fabulon. I heard of one dancer who used to put the box end of the shoe in the crack between a wall and a door and slam the door right on the box, breaking it down.
Are shoes so different today that nobody has to “condition” or soften their pointe shoes any more?
Thanks!