How do I know when I need new pointe shoes?
There are a few ways that you can tell whether or not you’re due for some new shoes. Many dancers will come in thinking that their shoes are too small, and when I begin fitting them, it turns out that they are in the exact same size they were in originally. Amazing, right? Not really. The reason your shoes may begin to feel too small is because the box of the shoe has broken down so much that it is not supporting your foot anymore. Your toes are literally jamming into the platform because the box is soft and it is not holding your foot back into the shoe. Also after dancing and sweating in your shoes for some time, the structure of your shoe has altered. The moment you notice that your shoes are beginning too feel too small is the moment you need to speak up and purchase a new pair. Some dancers will break down the platform of the shoe. As soon as you notice that the platform of your shoe is soft: buy a new pair! This could cause many problems including bruised toenails and much discom
