I'm just starting pointe lessons and I wanted to know what pointe shoes you would recomend. I have short, very tapered toes with narrow heels and collapseable metatarsals. Thanks alot everyone!
2006-12-17 14:26:42 · 11 answers · asked by dance-luver 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
As you can see by all the responses, there are a lot of different kinds of shoes and a lot of different favorites.
What shoe will fit YOU and be your favorite will be totally different from the dancer standing next to you. I fitted pointe shoes for several years and found that while some shoes seemed better for different shaped feet, it was never a sure thing.
I could tell you what shoes worked best for me and what my personal favorites are, but that won't necessarily apply to you.
Go to the nearest store that sells pointe shoes and be prepared to try on lots and lots and lots of shoes. Make SURE the person fitting your shoes KNOWS what they're doing and don't sew on any ribbons or elastic until your teacher has looked at the shoes and tells you they're okay.
If I were you I'd start by looking at Nicollini's and Pavlovas by Capezio - they're old standards but they work well for people with narrow feet and tapered heels. But there are so many other ones to look at as well - look at a lot of the Bloch shoes like the Sonata and Aspiration. Be prepared to try on the whole store and understand that no matter what you get, it's still going to hurt some once you get going.
Oh, and congrats on working hard enough to be ready to go en pointe!!!
2006-12-20 23:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by shirasaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When getting pointe shoes for the first few times, get them professionally fitted. Know the names of the terms and parts of the shoe, which you can find out here, if you don't already know.
Also, when getting fitted, the shoes should be nice and tight, but not to a point where it is very uncomfortable. If you are going to be wearing padding (a recommended must for those poor little toes), then keep that in mind, for that is so important when being fitted. Make sure the person fitting you has lots of experience.
Good brands of pointe shoes for beginners and beyond are Sansha, Freed (despite what has been said, they are good unless feet easily sickle), Capezio, Gamba, Grishko, Gaynor Minden, Bloch, and Russian Pointe (my favorite).
Good luck!
2006-12-18 16:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Personally I like Grishco, but it really depends on what kind your teacher wants and stuff. Gaynor Mindens are nice, if you have good arches. It's really hard to get over on pointe in them if your arch isn't really flexible. If you're dancing alot, then you might want to get a pointe shoe with a stronger shank. It will break in faster the more you dance in them. Of course if you're just starting pointe lessons I would consult my teacher about it. I would recomend Gaynor Mindens, that's what I started dancing with.
Have a great Pointe experience!
2006-12-18 06:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sk8er 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never wear Freeds unless you want ugly, damaged feet after you are done dancing. I highly recommend Gaynor Mindens. They are a little pricey but last 3-4 times longer than any other pointe shoe out there. They are the only shoe that you can get that will truly fit all your needs. Good luck!
2006-12-18 07:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by ballerinagirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aspiration by Bloch is a great shoe, especially for beginners. You should definatly go to a store, though, and get fitted. Also consult with your teacher, as she will know what you need best. But everyone in the beginning pointe class at my studio swears by these shoes.
2006-12-18 10:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by Kimi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do, is to go to a Dance Apparel store and have your foot sized and a professional will help you pick the perfect shoe.
2006-12-18 18:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by Tinkerbell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Freeds in London. They'll have some to fit the shape of your foot. There is also a place in Harrow which makes them specially for the person but i can't remember what it is called!
2006-12-17 21:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by izzie269 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gaynor Mindens, they are made in billions and trillion sizes and shapes, and are stunning, try them out.
2006-12-18 23:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have Grishko, but I'm a pointe dancer so I can't compare them to anything. I like them but they are a bit big on me!
2006-12-18 12:39:25 · answer #9 · answered by Balletbaby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may desire to attempt on many diverse types because of the fact what people could such as you won't..and what you like others won't. that's all approximately what feels the main delicate to you.
2016-10-05 10:52:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋