I am looking to buy Ballet pointe shoes, are the sizes the same as regular shoes?

Question

I am interested in getting a pair of pointe toe shoes, and I don't take ballet I did when I was younger. I have always wanted a pair so I can learn to do pointe at home. I need to know if I need to get the same size as the shoe that I ware, do they come in regular sizes like shoes? And what is the best pointe shoes to buy if I am a beginner? Thanks!

I am interested in Dancing as a hobby, something to do at home to get my body back into shape, not to go to school for. I do understand that I don't need to be teaching myself, and that it can be dangerous. Thanks for the concern. Well I guess it would be better to get regular ballet shoes then, I know I could dance in those done it before.

Answer 1

I think the sizes run small....i never took ballet, but my sister did......she started dancing when she was 17 and she does ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop----she thinks she is some prodigy, some great russian ballerina, so i will ask her for you.....she would know......good luck.........

go to a ballet or a dance store and they can help you find the right size and style to get

Answer 2

Sizes are different across different brands, and then often different according to the style within the brand. I wear an 8N street shoe (US) and I've worn everything from a 4.5 to an 8 in pointe shoes. I'd find a dance store near you, get properly fitted (so you can find a good style as well as a good size), and then go back online and order based on what you've found. Why you should get fitted: pointe shoes are a) expensive and b) made to fit your foot a certain way. You need something that is snug without being tight, supportive without being too firm and above all, something that fits the peculiarities of your foot (we all have them). If you have wide metatarsals or a narrow heel or very long toes (or pretty much any other thing that makes your foot something other than exactly average), you need a shoe that will not crush your metatarsals or toes and will stay on even with your narrow heel. Thus, the fitting process. It's sometimes hard to resell shoes, so don't pay until you've found a good shoe.

Answer 3

First and foremost, I do not think you should be using pointe shoes without taking classes or the supervision of a dance teacher. Pointe work is very hard on the feet and if you teach yourself wrong, you could damage your feet for life. It would be best for you to not teach yourself, there is a lot to know and doing too much at a time is awful for your feet. I honestly don't think you should buy yourself a pair because it would be dangerous.

I'm pretty sure pointe shoes do not come in sizes and every shoe brand is different. The shanks are different lengths and can be hard or softer, the vamps come in different sizes also. Pointe shoes need to be fitted by someone who knows what they are doing and if your not fitted properly, again it can be dangerous. Honestly it really depends on your foot what shoes to get and talk to the fitter.

Just walking into a store and picking out a pair doesn't really work. My first fitting took about 30-45 minutes, no joke. She made sure they fit right and that I liked them. Also they cost can range from around 60-hundred and some dollars! Plus a fact they wear out and you have to go back and get fitted again and spend that much money again.

In my opinion I don't think you should try it at home, it can be very dangerous if you don't get proper training.

Answer 4

I would suggest getting ballet slippers, not pointe shoes, if you want to do ballet at home and don't take ballet now. It can be very dangerous doing Pointe at home, especially if you aren't ready for it. Split Sole shoes are generally preferred, although full sole are fine. I preferred leather for my slippers, but others swear by canvas. If you have a dance shop nearby, I'd suggest going there and finding shoes that are right for you. Otherwise, there are some nice slippers on-line. I'd visit discountdance.com. That's where I get all of my dance things. Most online sites will have the sizings listed, I know discountdance does for sure. Have fun.

Answer 5

Don't learn it at home!!!! Beginning pointe work needs to be taught by a good teacher. It doesn't matter how strong you are, you will hurt yourself even if you have super-strength. Ok? :-)
No, pointe shoes do not come in the same sizes as street shoes. Different brands have size charts, and it also depends on the shape of your feet.
Some brands are...
Bloch.
Grishko.
Gaynor Minden.
The list goes on and on... but please have them fitted by either a qualified teacher or in a dance shop. Whatever you do, do not order from a catalog or online shop. You need to be able to try them on and walk around.

Answer 6

Do not even consider teaching yourself to dance en pointe. You could do really damage to your feet. Dancers work for years to build up the muscles in their feet so that they can dance en pointe, and even then, they often end up with foot problems. Why would you risk your ability to walk comfortably? If you really want to learn to dance en pointe, take ballet lessons -- but it will take years of work to learn properly.

Answer 7

Mine are 10E and I wear 8.5. Go to the dance store and ask them if they will fit you for pointe I probably tried 12 pairs of pointes

Answer 8

you should get fitted at your local ballet shope where you are buying your shoes. They are not the same size as your street shoe.

Answer 9

my sis had some and i think that there soposed to be one size smaller then your normal size lol