I'm gonna do pointe next year, but I haven't any idea what shoes to get.
2006-12-19 07:42:14 · 13 answers · asked by merry xmas 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
It's hard to recommend pointe shoes over the internet since we don't know you feet. That is why I'd suggest talking to your dance teacher and getting some recommended brands from her. Then go to a store and get fitted properly. You may find the perfect pair right away, or you may find them 20 pairs later. Since there are so many pointe shoes for so many different types of feet, it can take a while. I can suggest to you bloch because it has a shoe for basically every type of foot. I hope I answered your question somewhere in my rambling. And good luck and have fun en pointe!
2006-12-19 11:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Kimi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heart up there definitely has it right. Nobody can tell you which pointe shoes are right for you except you and your teacher. If you try to wear them before you've been properly fitted you can do some really serious damage to your feet. Each person's feet are different, so a pair that fits one girl is not going to fit the next one. Just because somebody on here swears by a particular brand doesn't mean they'll be the right shoes for you.
2006-12-19 09:56:22 · answer #2 · answered by Morgan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each brand has different shoes that are designed for specific needs, like the shape of your feet and your skill level. Sometimes you can't choose a specific brand until you have been properly fitted. Many girls like Bloch but some can't wear them because they fit better in Gaynor Mindon. Some like Sansha, but can't find a style that fits their foot. Freed's is also a popular brand many dancers like.
You will need to be professionally fitted, then the person who is fitting you will know what brands and shoes will work with your foot. When you being fitted just be sure to try on as many different kinds as you can so you can feel for yourself which shoe you like. You can also ask you pointe teacher which brands she prefers her students to wear. Many teachers have certain brands that they know work well with beginners.
Also remember that when you try on pointe shoes for the first time, they will not feel comfortable. If fitted properly, you will break the shoe in and it will then feel better. It will take some time to get used to the feeling of a pointe shoe.
Here are some links that will give you some good info before you get your first pair:
http://www.pointemagazine.com/backissues/jan04/shoebiz.shtml
http://www.applausedancewear.com/pointeshoe.ivnu
http://www.pointeshoe.co.uk/caring.htm
http://www.ballet-feetfirst.com/
2006-12-19 08:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the start get right into a ballet type in case you at the on the spot are not already. do not attempt to positioned on factor shoes in case you at the on the spot are not lower than the supervision of a specialist. you may do severe damage that ought to not be undone. Your studio might want to be able to in fantastic condition you. There a a large number of diverse manufacturers, sizes and shapes because there are a large number of diverse forms of ft. you extremely choose a specialist to in fantastic condition you. i in my opinion like Bloch, yet that's what suits ME superb. There received't be a kind of Bloch shoe that matches you. Your instructor will have the means which could help you.
2016-11-30 23:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the type of foot you have, it may take years to find the "perfect" shoe, go to a professional pointe shoe fitter to get your first pair of shoes, but dont jump the gun and get the shoes before your ready, the stronger you are and the longer you wait the less pain you will experience
2006-12-19 14:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Capezio.
http://www.capeziorvc.com/
2006-12-19 08:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a dance store and talk to the people there. Try some on and see which one you like. It really doesn't matter which brand, most of them are good. But really talk with the people there and see which one's they suggest
2006-12-19 09:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by Dancergirl2011 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recomend Grishko 2007 i always had them and i love them although Grishko has a proflex that is like the 2007 with a quicker break in time that id like to try
2006-12-20 02:55:36 · answer #8 · answered by Meredith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would STRONGLY suggest miden gaynors, especially if you have a weaker arch. whatever shoe you get don't get blochs!!!
2006-12-19 10:08:21 · answer #9 · answered by cheercheer31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
capezios are good to start out on.... i just started on them, and i like them. I also think they look pretty too.
2006-12-19 09:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by hb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋