I'm 14 and have been dancing for 11 years. I've been en pointe for a year and a half and on my 5th pair of shoes (YIKES!). I wore two pairs of Freed Studio 2s for about 3 classes each, Bloch Synergies for about 8 classes and 2 pairs of Russian Pointes at about 6 classes a pair (all of these shoes have been the hardest shank for that brand...supposedly) . I've tried shellac. Does anyone use jet glue? does it work? please help. Im pretty much desperate.
2007-01-16 11:07:18 · 7 answers · asked by Ellie 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Glue works, but going through shoes quickly is something most do. Professional ballerinas go can go through a pair of pointe shoes after one performance!
If the shank or box is falling apart or not supporting you from the beginning, then the problem is the brand.
Try ones like Gaynor Mindens. Russian Pointes are my favorite but not commonly used for beginners. Gaynor's will cost more than Freeds but they have such good quality and usually have a good wear on them.
If you are still in doubt, ask your teacher. She knows what shoe would be best for you. There is no "bad brand" necessarily, it just depends on the persons foot and their technique. Make sure it's professionally fitted!
Good luck and have fun in ballet.
2007-01-16 13:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Norah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After class when you have sweat in your shoes the moisture will break down the glue that holds them together, you should stuff your shoes with paper towels let them air dry and then feel for weak spots and put super glue on them. Taking proper care of your shoes will help you get more life out of them. There are also international websites that will sell shoes for more like $20 rather than the $60-70 here in the states, the one I used stopped shipping to US but I am sure you could find them. That can help take the pain out of wearing out a pair of shoes. I find that with moderate use and good care I get about 6 mths out a pair of shoes.
2007-01-17 12:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by lstn1drlnd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem!! Jet glue works but it doesn't last very long. The best solution i have found is Grishko 2007 hard shank. I can usually go through a pair of pointe shoes in 2 weeks but these have lasted more than a month. They are very difficult at first but they last a very long time.
2007-01-16 14:23:55 · answer #3 · answered by HDCdancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shank hardness is solely the shank, containers are beautiful prevalent and are all very an identical. Try the difficult shank subsequent time, if that does not paintings, check out a couple of Bloch's alternatively of Grishko's. They're mentioned to final longer than such a lot different pointe footwear. If that does not paintings, check out Gaynor Minden difficult shanks.
2016-09-07 22:16:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, you must be very good at pointe by now. i have had 3 pairs over the past 3 years. i only use mine once or twice a week though. how often do you use yours? that may be the problem. currently, I'm using a less expensive ($80) shoe by Bloch. it has worked perfectly for my use...but it might not for you depending on how often you use them. i hope you can find a good shoe, but it might just be the fact that you practice so much. good luck...and stick with pointe it rocks!
2007-01-16 12:56:54 · answer #5 · answered by Ed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most ppl at my dance studio have the same problem. You just have to keep buying pointe shoes. Thats another problem with ballet. But, i love ballet and nothing is better than it. Like my ballet teacher says, "It's not vacation anymore, if you don't want to be tortured, don't come."
Try famous brands, maybe they'll be better.
(Meant for not prima ballerinas)(like me)
good luck in finding a good pair!
2007-01-16 12:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by carr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either your not on your box enough or your breaking them in to much.
2007-01-16 14:21:04 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋