Toe pads.....for pointe shoes of course :D?

Question

Ok...so i got some new padding for my pointe shoes...i wanted to test gel pads so i got the single pair they got in the shop (Papillon gel pads)..so,are these good for you?What brand makes the best gel pads?And is it good for them to be thicker or thiner?And about ouch pouches...Ive heard that theyre good...but i tried them..indeed they felt nice but...i couldnt feel my toes...did this happen to you?Please help me...(p.s. the ouch pouches i tried on didnt felt like they had any gel in them...all ouch pouches are with gel?)

Answer 1

i have ouch puches and was shocked at how flimsy they feel but ive tried my shoes on without them and they make the world of difference so they muct have gel in them!  

Answer 2

I don't wear pointe shoes but i dance and all the people i know say that their feet go numb after wearing pointe shoes so it's normal and nothing to worry about

Answer 3

maybe i just came from old school training but we never used any pads - gel or lambswool. moleskin was helpful to protect blisters.