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How to Buy Your First Pair of Pointe Shoes
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Tags: Pointe Shoes, Ballet, Pointe
Buying your first pair of pointe shoes is a really exciting step for a young ballerina. So, it is important to get the best pair for you.
| 1. | GET YOUR PRIMARY DANCE TEACHER'S PERMISSION BEFORE BUYING POINTE SHOES!!!! This is VERY important because pointe can be dangerous and damaging if you are not ready. SO MAKE SURE! |
| 2. | Once you have your teacher's permission, contact local dance shops and ask about buying pointe shoes. Make sure they know that this is your first pair. Also, make sure they carry a variety of brands so that you can have choices. |
| 3. | Set up an appointment or go to the shop, depending on their policy (note: if you go to the shop without setting up an appointment, try to time it at a time when you know the owner or someone highly trained in fitting will be there). |
| 4. | Be sure to wear tights so you know how the shoes will fit. |
| 5. | Pick out pads first; you may have to adjust these later, but the fitter should be able to help you pick out the type that is best for your feet. |
| 6. | Once the fitter has determined your size, they will give you several shoes to put on. Take your time and pay attention to how they feel (i.e. do they feel tight/loose etc. in the box/shank etc.) and communicate this to the sales person. |
| 7. | When you go up in the shoes, see if you feel over on the box. Then see if you look over on the box. |
| 8. | Try on as many pairs as necessary, in as many styles and strengths as you feel necessary. The fitter is being paid to do this, so don't feel bad! |
| 9. | Narrow your choices down to a few pairs and try them on in succession, picking the pair that feels the best both on flat and on pointe. |
| 10. | Get your shoes checked by your teacher to make sure you have been fitted correctly BEFORE sewing them. |
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