I have very strong feet and I want pointe shoes to last longer.
2007-03-24 13:54:10 · 10 answers · asked by Maddiii Yooo 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
I like Ganyor Maiden.
But in other hand if you get a pair of covers for them or do something with the surface, it will last longer.
I brush the tip with Elmer's glue.
2007-03-24 16:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Astrid Nannerl 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
any shoe with a hard shank will last longer than a shoe with a softer shank..... most shoes come with whatever shank you would like...... you really should not be choosing pointe shoes based on how long they will last because it could permanently damage your feet if they do not fit correctly... go to a store where the fit pointe shoes (the right way) and tell them you are looking for a shoe that comes in a hard shank.... if you find shoes that work great for your feet, then it shouldn't matter how long they last..... i personally started out with grishko soft shank and the shoes were perfect but my feet are strong too so i would go through a pair every 2 weeks (yes im serious) so i got the same style but with a hard shank instead.... buy your pointe shoes based on how they fit not how long they will last
2007-03-24 22:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by HDCdancer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I don't have the answer to this question. I was kind of wondering the same thing, actually. I also have strong feet and really high arches. All I know are a couple of types that don't last very long. However, if you try to buy pointe shoes with thicker shanks, that will help.
2007-03-24 21:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by hpink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is definatly the shank that you must look at. If the shank is harder, it will last longer... that being said, it also depends on how hard you work the shoe. Each shoe is going to be different, and each dancer is going to have something work better for her. You must just try until you find the one you like. I suggest just start out with a shoe, if you dont like it, or think there must be something better, buy a different style when it wears out, etc. You will find one that meshes with your foot and supports you how you want. When you find a shoe that you arent competing with, it will last longer.
2007-03-25 11:14:40 · answer #4 · answered by Ali Y 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not really answering your q. Yet however I noticed someone said to put Elmers glue on the platform a.k.a. "the tip" ??? do not ever put any glue on the outside of your shoe unless it is on the outside near where your shank Bends the shoe at The area where your arch is when your arch starts to kill your pointe shoe you can use jet glue or hot stuff glue gently because it's very watery (look on YouTube and see how you glue your shoes if you want to make them last longer and use them as class pointe shoes). Anyway yes the check glue and hot stuff cool is sold in a lot of dancing stores for ballet and my for personal favorite here in Los Angeles is called The Dance Store. it's very watery and if you do want to put it on the tip to harden your pointe shoes you don't put on the outside you put it on the inside n kind of shake it around a little bit where the area you need to harden it is and you will be fine. again check it out on YouTube and put in how to glue my pointe shoes <3
2014-10-23 21:48:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have the same problem. My arches are extremely strong, and I would break shanks on my shoes very easily. I used to get Capezio Glisse Pro with an extra hard shank. You really have to be fitted for pointe shoes. Everyones feet are different. If your arches are really strong, look for shoes with an extra hard shank.
2007-03-28 18:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by adancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt matter if your feet are strong they have to be to be on point but its how you are on them that counts and the shape of your foot. Go to backbaydancewear.com they are all exprofessional dancers and they will guide you to the right shoes! I had to have mine special made from germany my insteps are way too high and I was on them for 15 hrs per week min. call or email them and find the right shoe for you,they wont even care about a sale like a store would.
2007-03-24 21:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the person.
Get a shoe with a hard shank.
2007-03-25 16:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by isingsoftly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me, Gaynor Minden. They don't cut into my bunions
and they give just enough support (I have strong feet and
high arches). I like the deep vamp and either supple or ex-flex shank.
Also be sure to re-shape them after dancing & let them dry out.
If you can switch feet every wearing, that will help.
2007-03-25 00:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by ridley930 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk
2007-03-24 20:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by ~Sharon~ 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋