How should I expect a Pointe shoe to feel and fit?
A pointe show will feel very different from any shoe you have worn before. Don’t expect them to feel like ballet slippers or sneakers. The shoes will be snug; you should expect them to feel a gentle, even pressure all over your foot-never a cramped feeling. In order to hold your weight, the shoe must fit like a glove- you may feel an extra bit of squeeze around your metatarsals ( the ball of your foot), but you should NOT feel pain. Lengthwise, the shoes should have just enough room for your toes to lay perfectly flat and the tips of your toes should touch the end, but your toes should NOT be pushed back. REMEMBER- how the box fits determines the overall comfort of the shoe. Your fitter should ask you to do some demi plies in second position to test the length ( this movement stretches your foot.) You should be able to stand flat in first position without feeling like your feet are rolling to the side. Patience is important, as you will have to try on a few sizes of shoes. Once a good
