Pointe Shoes: Finding The Perfect Fit
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A guide for evaluating worn pointe shoes and dancers' feet to help find the perfect fit for each and every ballerina.
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Pointe Shoes: Finding The Perfect Fit
- 2. E valuation of Worn Pointe Shoes
- 3. T he Fitting Process Choosing a Model Assess the Dancer’s Foot FOOT SHAPE TOE STRUCTURE Diamond Widest at metatarsal area, Narrower at the heel Tapered Square More consistent width from toe to heel Even-length
- 4. C hoosing a Model Widest at metatarsal area, narrower at the heel. Foot Evaluation More consistent width from toe to heel.
- 5. C hoosing a Model FULLNESS TOE SHAPE Foot Evaluation Shallow Tapered Full Even-length
- 6. C hoosing a Model FIRST TOE LONGEST (Tapered) Narrow Toes Almaz Encore Entrada Sapfir Wide Toes Almaz Encore Entrada Sapfir Foot Evaluation SECOND TOE LONGEST (Tapered) Narrow Toes Almaz Encore Entrada Sapfir Wide Toes Almaz Encore Entrada Sapfir EVEN-LENGTH TOES (Square) Wide Toes Rubin Lumina Brava Muse
- 7. C hoosing a Model INCORRECT The longest toe is jammed against the platform and the toes are curling. The shoe is too short. Evaluating Size CORRECT The longest toe is touching the platform. INCORRECT The longest toe is not touching the toe platform. The shoe is too long.
- 8. C hoosing a Model TOO NARROW • Dancers often describe this fit as “not feeling the floor.” • If it feels like most of the weight is held in the metatarsal area, consider a wider width. • If toes are painfully tight in the box try a model with less taper. Evaluating Width TOO WIDE • Dancers describe this as “sinking into the shoe.” • Try a narrower width or a model with a narrower toe platform. RECOMMENDED FIT • Even weight distribution around the box. • Dancer feels supported.
- 9. S igns of a Perfect Fit • The box fits snugly without pain, hugging the foot supportively • The shank suits the dancer’s arch shape and support needs • The dancer. . . - Feels lifted but supported Feels the floor without sinking Feels steady and balanced on pointe Stands on center of platform • The shoe looks beautiful on the dancer’s foot