What would be the best ballet shoe for a beginner on point?

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What would be the best ballet shoe for a beginner on point?

Answer 1

Okay there really isnt a good brand. Every dancer has different feet. There are shoes for people with wide fee, high arches, strong arches. There are different shoes for all foot types. When you go to get your shoes fitted the fitter will size you and based on your foot they will get shoes they think are best for your feet. Because it is your first year en pointe it will be hard for you to know the best because you've never danced en pointe, but as you get more experience you will get to know what you like, whats good for your feet and what you dont like. The fitter will have you rise en pointe and ask you how they feel, and different questions. With each pair of shoe you try on try to think * Which is the most comfortable *Which is eaiser to go up en pointe, * Which is easier to dance in *Which makes your feet look better *Which is easier to get over the box. You might now get thes best pair for you your first year, but your fitter will try to help you find the best that they can. For me my first pair weren't the best and throught the year i could tell what i didnt like and what i did...so then the next year i could tell my fitter what i didnt like about them and what i didn't. Dont be afraid to speak and ask questions to your fitter, and take your time. I think my fitting took about an hour which is an average time. For paddiing i would highly reccomend lambs wool, and im sure your fitter will too. The lambs wool aren't the most comfortable but they allow you to feel the floor. It is very important to feel the floor the first year because it will make learning pointe easier to learn. Feeling the floor also allows you to find your balance. It will also build callouses which are make your feet tougher and actually make pointe hurt less. :-) I would not reccomend getting gel toe pads. They are bulky and you cant feel the floor. They are comfortable but they are more for experience dancers. As for taping. I use lambs wool toe pads because i just think they are best kind no matter how experience you are. But i also tape my toes with bun heads toe tape that you can probably get at the store you buy your pointe shoes. For sewing ribbons and elastics they fitter at the store can tell you how to do that. But your breaking in your shoes I would ask your teacher, or the best way to break them in is to wear them around the house. If you have any questions you can ask your teacher or any of the older girls that do pointe. You can also ask your teacher to go to your fitting. Have funn in pointe and good luck!!! ♥  

Answer 2

When I started pointe I used Capezio Glisses. I liked them because they provided a lot of support, which is essential for a beginner on pointe. After about a year and a half I switched, and now I use Freed Classics, which I would not recommend for a beginner, as the box is smaller and offers less support and balance. If at all possible you should go to a dance store and get your feet fitted for pointe shoes. Everyone's feet are different and you really don't know what kind of shoes will work for you without trying them on first. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your time on pointe! :)

Answer 3

it really depends on the shape of your foot and what you're comfortable with. Get them fitted at a dance store by someone who knows what they're doing.

Personally...I would always recommend gaynor minden's. Most people I know love those and don't ever regret getting them.

Answer 4

It really depends on what feels best on your feet. You will probably need to try a few different brands. I started out with Bloch sonata's but I couldn't get over the box all the way. I switched to Grishko 2007 and those are much better. Don't get Gaynor Minden! They already come broken in so you don't have to work as hard. Capezio's I think are really hard even with lots of padding. Try a bunch of brands and see what feels and looks best!