| Pointe Shoe Fittings |
What the shoes must DO
1. Provide correct arch and metatarsal support.
2. Facilitate rolling up and down from pointe.
3. Create a good looking foot. Bulk or "too much shoe" in the Box area does not create a good looking foot.
What the shoes must NOT DO
1. Hinder pointe work in any way.
2. Prevent the dancer from standing fully on her toes.
3. Allow high arches to roll right over the box of the shoe.
4. Cause undue pain across the toes.
Ask the shoe fitter all the questions you have in mind, while you are in the store.
Please REMEMBER....
It is VERY IMPORTANT to have your dancers teacher check the fit of your New Pointe Shoes...........
Before Ribbons & Elastic Are Sewn On. (We will not accept returns on used or sewn shoes!)
(1) platform of tip
(2) edge of pleats or feathers
(3) outer sole
(4) waist seam
(5) quarter or heel section
(6) vamp: top of the box that covers the toes (vamp length is the distance between the
drawstring knot and the top edge of the box. Some European manufacturers refer to
vamp length as the distance between the drawstring knot and the edge of the pleats
or feathers)
(7) pleats or feather: an area underneath the box where the satin is pleated to fit under
the sole
(8) wings or supports
(9) shank or narrow supporting spine: attatched to the back of the insole
(10) stiffened box or block: made of layers of glue and fabric surrounding the toes and
ball of the foot
(11) drawstring knot
(12) drawstring casing: piece of bias tape stitched around the edge of the shoe to contain
the drawstring
(13) insole
(14) back seam: divides the quarters
1. Provide correct arch and metatarsal support.
2. Facilitate rolling up and down from pointe.
3. Create a good looking foot. Bulk or "too much shoe" in the Box area does not create a good looking foot.
What the shoes must NOT DO
1. Hinder pointe work in any way.
2. Prevent the dancer from standing fully on her toes.
3. Allow high arches to roll right over the box of the shoe.
4. Cause undue pain across the toes.
Ask the shoe fitter all the questions you have in mind, while you are in the store.
Please REMEMBER....
It is VERY IMPORTANT to have your dancers teacher check the fit of your New Pointe Shoes...........
Before Ribbons & Elastic Are Sewn On. (We will not accept returns on used or sewn shoes!)
(1) platform of tip
(2) edge of pleats or feathers
(3) outer sole
(4) waist seam
(5) quarter or heel section
(6) vamp: top of the box that covers the toes (vamp length is the distance between the
drawstring knot and the top edge of the box. Some European manufacturers refer to
vamp length as the distance between the drawstring knot and the edge of the pleats
or feathers)
(7) pleats or feather: an area underneath the box where the satin is pleated to fit under
the sole
(8) wings or supports
(9) shank or narrow supporting spine: attatched to the back of the insole
(10) stiffened box or block: made of layers of glue and fabric surrounding the toes and
ball of the foot
(11) drawstring knot
(12) drawstring casing: piece of bias tape stitched around the edge of the shoe to contain
the drawstring
(13) insole
(14) back seam: divides the quarters
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| A properly fitted pointe shoe is the first step towards having an enjoyable and safe experience en pointe. As a result, we strongly encourage all dancers to call ahead or make an appointment for their fitting to ensure that our most experienced staff members will be available to assist you. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak to any of our associates while in the store, or call us at 724-275-1150. |
| Pointe Shoes Must be Fitted by a Professional! |
| They are also the most difficult shoes to fit in the world and must be fitted perfectly for each individual dancer. It may take 30 minutes to an hour for your first fitting. If you are not being fitted for the first time.... please remember to bring your Old Pointe Shoes & Pointe Shoe Pads with you to your fitting. |