Pointe Shoe Padding?

Question

I lost the padding for one shoe - what could I use instead? Its hard for me to get to a dance store, what could I put inside of my shoe that will work the same as lambs wool or an ouch pouch?

Answer 1

I've seen people use only paper towel to pad their toes...but if you're anything like me that isn't enough! I would suggest cotton balls until you find a better solution...good luck!

Answer 2

I am a dancer and a dance teacher and I would suggest going on line to one of the dance supply shops like discount dance supply and or just for kix and order a couple a packages of ouch pouches and maybe a box of lambs wool. That way if you misplace or loose them next time you have back up. I have also heard of using paper towels but I really am unsure of that idea. I would just supply myself with more than one pair of pointe shoe padding. I hope that I helped you out.

Answer 3

Try to get to a dance store, but until then you can use paper towels/tissues, and medical tape/sticking plasters. The foamy kind of plasters are extra cushiony if you need that. Probably the best thing to do is cut the front off a pair of socks, fuzzy thermal socks are good because they are thicker but if you don't have any you can just use 2 layers of normal socks.

Answer 4

i had a friend who once lost their padding too. they took a pair of old dance tights (the tan kind) and cut the toes off. after, they stuffed each toe with cotton balls. hope this works...good luck!

Answer 5

I'm not really sure, but I thik that maybe you should try using cotton balls. If that doesn't work, then you probably should get new toe pads.

Answer 6

a thick sock
and cut the top part so it makes something like a padding
maybe make it double layered

Answer 7

cotton/synethic stuffing maybe