How to choose your pointe shoes?
The Guide
Designed to support every dancer, this guide helps you find the pair best suited to your level, body type, and foot placement. Through clear and precise explanations, discover the key elements you need to make an informed choice - even from a distance.
The choice of pointe shoes primarily depends on your level of practice. Well-fitted pointe shoes will support your progress while ensuring comfort and safety.
• BEGINNER
A flexible full-sole shoe is recommended to assist the foot’s roll-through and provide optimal stability during your first steps en pointe.
Recommended model: Julieta
• INTERMEDIATE
A ¾ sole, offering greater flexibility, promotes fluidity of movement and supports the development of the arch, while maintaining proper alignment.
Recommended models: Alicia, Anna
• ADVANCED
At an advanced level, a reinforced sole provides the necessary support to handle stronger footwork and the technical demands of more complex combinations.
Recommended models: Carlotta, Gamba
SOLE STIFFNESS
The sole affects the flexibility and support of the pointe shoe.
• Soft (S): facilitates foot roll-through, ideal for beginners or less developed foot muscles.
• Medium (M): offers a balance between flexibility and support, suitable for most intermediate dancers.
• Hard (H): provides reinforced support, essential for strong footwork and advanced technical needs.
BOX WIDTH
The box encases the front of the foot.
• A narrow box (N) suits slender feet to ensure proper support.
• A medium box (M) is the most versatile option.
• A wide (L) or extra-wide (XL) box is designed for stronger or broader feet to avoid compression.
Our Collection of Pointe Shoes
Creations designed to support movement with accuracy and grace.
JULIETA
Designed for beginners, Julieta features an extra-soft box and sole. Its full sole provides stability and comfort for the first steps en pointe. Available in three widths: narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L).
ALICIA
Ideal for intermediate dancers, Alicia combines a ¾ sole with high wings to enhance arch development and reinforce lateral stability. Available in medium (M) and wide (L) widths, with two sole stiffness options: medium (M) or hard (H).
ANNA
Designed for slender feet, Anna supports intermediate and advanced beginner dancers. Its stitched platform and ¾ sole ensure precision and fluidity. Available in narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L) widths, with soft (S), medium (M), or hard (H) sole options.
JULIETA
Designed for beginners, Julieta features an extra-soft box and sole. Its full sole provides stability and comfort for the first steps en pointe. Available in three widths: narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L).
ALICIA
Ideal for intermediate dancers, Alicia combines a ¾ sole with high wings to enhance arch development and reinforce lateral stability. Available in medium (M) and wide (L) widths, with two sole stiffness options: medium (M) or hard (H).
ANNA
Designed for slender feet, Anna supports intermediate and advanced beginner dancers. Its stitched platform and ¾ sole ensure precision and fluidity. Available in narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L) widths, with soft (S), medium (M), or hard (H) sole options.
CARLOTTA
Designed for intermediate to advanced levels, Carlotta features a full sole and a wide range of widths (N, M, L, XLM). Available with soft (S), medium (M), or hard (H) sole stiffness options.
GAMBA
Designed for advanced dancers, Gamba stands out with its full sole and its ability to support strong footwork. Available in narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L) widths, with medium (M) or hard (H) sole stiffness options.
CARLOTTA
Designed for intermediate to advanced levels, Carlotta features a full sole and a wide range of widths (N, M, L, XLM). Available with soft (S), medium (M), or hard (H) sole stiffness options.
GAMBA
Designed for advanced dancers, Gamba stands out with its full sole and its ability to support strong footwork. Available in narrow (N), medium (M), and wide (L) widths, with medium (M) or hard (H) sole stiffness options.
SEWING ELASTICS AND RIBBONS
• Proper placement of elastics and ribbons is essential to ensure foot support without restriction.
• Each dancer may have their own preferences, but sewing the elastics slightly diagonally on either side of the heel often provides a good balance between hold and comfort.
• Ribbons should be attached at the arch to support movement without creating tension.
USING TOE PADS
• Toe pads serve a dual purpose: they protect the inside of the pointe shoe from premature wear and reduce pressure points on the toes.
• They are especially recommended for long sessions or rehearsals on hard floors.
For any questions, we invite you to contact our customer service team customer service team or visit one of our boutiques, where our staff will be delighted to assist you and provide information about our services.
