help, every website i go to the pointe shoe sizes are diff. if i go to a store it costs $10 just for fitting if im not buying there. (i have found cheaper options on the web) please reccomend a shoe for me im a size7.5-8 street shoe...thank you!
2006-06-28 07:45:29 · 12 answers · asked by italia_4_world cup! 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
when i try them on in a dance store do i have to have teacher reccomend or permission, ive danced for like 5 years in ballet 3 in jazz and 2 ballroom and 7 in rhythmic gymnastics. ive been with different ballet teachers and short periods with each, 1-2ish years... the sales people always ask if i have a reccomend or something and i get confuseled!
2006-06-28 08:07:42 · update #1
www.capeziorvc.com has a shoe sizing chart and great pointe shoes too!
2006-06-28 07:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by music = life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all make sure that you are enrolled in a Pointe class for the fall @ your dance studio. I wouldn't go buying pointe shoes until you know for sure that you have been accepted into the class for sure. Second...When you are buying your first pair of pointe shoes its just not an option to not get fitted. There are several brands of pointe shoes. For my beginners through advanced dancers I recommend Freeds. There are different widths and shank strengths to suit each different individual dancer and they are just an excellent shoe. I would discourage bloch's, ghrisko, and the older styles of capezio shoes, although the new styles (which you can find at www.discountdance.com) are very very nice and are made with the quality freed's tend to be. Pointe shoes can run larger or smaller than street shoe size. Freed of London runs smaller. Sansha makes an excellent split sole ballet flat shoe but i wouldn't recommend thier pointe shoes. Most of the professional dancers in NY wears freeds so that should mean something! There are several stores around here that charge for fitting as well. I would never pay someone to fit my foot if they don't stock a pointe shoe that does fit correctly. Call around and actually what I do is get fitted at the store and then order from www.discountdance.com. I guess if it comes down to it you may have to pay the fitting charge but at least you'll have shoes that fit you correctly! I also would discourage the use of gel pads for any beginner student on pointe because when you are just starting out it is imperative that you are able to still feel the floor through your shoe for proper positioning and placement!!! Good Luck and happy dancing!!!
2006-07-02 15:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by mandie_lynne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely have yourself fitted. There is no way you can order your first pair of pointes correctly over the Web. And, I think your teacher should make a recommendation, because only she knows how strong/advanced you are, any problems you might have with your feet and what she will be expecting of you (whether you need practice or performance slippers). There are so many factors that influence the choice of a point shoe, it is really important to get it right from the very start. And, believe you me, it is a nightmare being stuck with the wrong point shoes!
There are some articles here that may help:
http://www.the-perfect-pointe.com/Articles.html
2006-06-29 11:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by Elzanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely go to the store to get pointe shoes fitted. For the first few pairs at least. It's not fun to discover that they are too big or too small after you order them. And dancing in them can be very dangerous. Also if you are switching brands always go to the store. Never assume what size you might be.
2006-07-04 01:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by hpballerina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do recommend you get fitted for your first pair, but I also understand your concern. Note that if you wear toe padding you'll probably want a different size shoe.
If you order from www.discountdance.com they shoe size conversions are there for each.
Um, I'm an 8 also. And in Freeds I wear 5.5 without padding, if that helps at all.
Which shoes are you interested in, and I can make a better recommendation on size.
2006-06-28 17:02:08 · answer #5 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely must be fitted for your first pair of point shoes, no ifs ands or buts, you MUST. Later, you may order your shoes on-line.
Let me explain something to you - being fitted for point shoes may take anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 minutes. It isn't just a difference in American sizing vs European sizing, it is a difference in shoe width, shoe length, box width, box length, box shape, length of vamp, hardness of shank... I'm pretty sure I've missed a couple. Basically, a street shoe requires two measurements to fit - length a width. Pointe shoes have MULTIPLE measurements to fit, and only your teacher or an educated dance store owner can help you.
If you blindly order a pair off the Internet, they will NOT FIT. Trust me. Not only can you waste money, but you can cause damage to your feet if you dance in pointe shoes that are ill-fitted.
One last bit of advice - after purchasing the shoes, DO NOT sew in the elastics and ribbons. Take the shoes to your teacher first and make sure he/she approves of the fit.
2006-06-28 14:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by fallenangel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have got a pair of pointed ballet shoes. i'm a shoe size 6-7. but my balletshoes are an 8, so you would probs need a size9 in a ballet shoe hope that helps
2006-06-28 14:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly...Ballet shoes are two sizes down I think? Pointe should be the same. But its worth getting them fitted. With the way you dance in pointe you need to make sure they fit properly.
2006-06-28 14:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by Here it's December everyday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pointe shoes are usually two sizes down. i recommend not ordering a pointe shoe, but going to the store to get it. u said that store cost $10 for the fitting, well look in the yellow pages to see if theres any more nearby. if not just save ur money. i recommend the demi for beginners or glisse.
2006-06-28 15:07:59 · answer #9 · answered by Balletbaby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use the Bloch signature rehersal shoes they have a wider box and i bevievwe that they hold you up better than some of the other types. when serching for shoes be very cautious at the sizes, for the pointe shoes that i use i have a 51/2 but for you it will all depend on the width. i hope that you have the best of luck finding your pointe shoes.
2006-06-28 17:59:29 · answer #10 · answered by Jackie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cannot stress enough the importance of being properly fitted for pointe shoes - especially in the beginning. Perhaps dancers who know what shoe works for them and their feet can order online but someone just starting on pointe should not do so.
Are you studying dance presently? Are you and your body ready for pointe. One does not simply get pointe shoes and try to go on pointe because they want to do so. You can cause great damage to your bones and joints. (not just feet, but potentially knees and back)
Ask the instructor that you are presently studying under if you are ready and if so, her/his recommendation for your particular feet and body needs.
Please protect your precious bones and body.
2006-06-28 17:43:48 · answer #11 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋