I'm going to be starting a ballet class this coming winter term, and i was wondering if anyone had suggestions for slippers. Full or split sole. I'm currently thinking of Dansoft by Bloch. Any opinions?
2006-12-18 11:57:46 · 9 answers · asked by Kimi 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
You say slippers, not pointe shoes, so I am assuming you are beginner...
I have never liked canvas, leather is best. Canvas is somewhat trashy looking. Bloch is a great brand for beginners. Dansoft is a good full sole, and is nice and strong and sturdy. Full soles are actually fine! With a full sole, they strengthen your foot, and is typically used in your first few years of ballet. So, if you are just now learning, full sole would be the right choice for you. Canvas is not very strong, but it allows flexibility, TOO MUCH. Leather supports your foot better. Anything by Bloch is the way to go. Just make sure NO SATIN. Blech. Good luck in finding your slippers!
2006-12-18 15:26:11 · answer #1 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I wouldn't go with canvas because they rip so easily, especially on wood studio floors. After about a month canvas shoes will be ripped up. And don't get full soles; they're awkward and make the arch of your foot look horrible. Full soles are for the tiny ballerinas, like ages 3-9.
I've worn Capezio leather split soles my entire career as a ballet student and I love them. They wear beautifully. They last forever. They look nicer than canvas.
2006-12-18 12:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have capezio. its a split sole and leather. I love the split because you can point you foot easier. With a full sole i feel like my foot is more restrained. leather is great, it shapes exactly to you foot. It is very uncomfortable at first until you break them but after that i love them. honestly, i just walked into a store and tried on a few pairs until i found one that was comfortable and my shoes are great and very durable.
good luck =]
2006-12-18 15:29:13 · answer #3 · answered by llamaluvr52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the brand Capezio. They make VERY good quality dance shoes and specialize in pointe and ballet shoes. You can find them at any dancewear store. They last for a REALLY long time too. I am a dancer, and I take about nine classes a week. I still have shoes from two years ago! They still work and look as good as they did when I bought them!
2016-05-23 05:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitely Bloch. if you're a beginner, i recommend the full sole, but if the split sole if comfortable, go for it. i personally love the split. and don't go for canvas - they dirty quickly and their not as durable as the leather ones.
Capezios are not bad either, if you decide to go for them. i started with those, but for some unknown reason, switched to Bloch.
2006-12-18 21:20:50 · answer #5 · answered by sliu10 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is a leather split sole slipper. Brand isn't too important.
2006-12-18 17:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by Tinkerbell 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, don't get full soles because they hurt as heck! the arch of my foot hurts after every practice
2006-12-18 12:26:17 · answer #7 · answered by treehugger06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
juliets by Capezio. they are wonderful. get them in leather b/c then they lat loger and look better.
2006-12-18 14:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Hannah F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bloch splitsole canvas.....i have those except they are leather? idk but canvas is best okay?!! good now have fun dancing & remember that ballet shouldn't be ur only option!! get urself ot there & dance ur heart out!!
2006-12-18 12:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by Armatage Shanks 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋