Pointe Shoe Fitting, questions?
Expect for it to take around an hour. Call for an appointment for the fitting so their fitter will be sure to be there and they know you are coming and alot the time for you. Wear tights under your regular pants. Point shoes vary depending on the make and the store. Expect around $60-90. You will also need pads, ribbons and elastics. First the fitter will measure your foot and bring out a lot of pairs of shoes. She will bring out some pads too. There will be a barre and a small piece of flooring and she will ask you to rise up en pointe rolling though your demi pointe to see if you are on top of your box, She will ask questions about the fit. Even if these first shoes feel great, try others. The shoes should fit snugly but be comfortable and should not hurt. If they do keep trying on other shoes. Make sure you cut your toenails straight across before the fitting. My first fitting was soooo long ago I think there were not many brands or choices then. No pads just loose lambs wool. I don
