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They are all covered in lustrous pink satin; they all look very similar on stage. When seen in cross-section, however, the differences among pointe shoes become clear.  Most traditionally made pointe shoes rely on a combination of paste, fabric, leather, and cardboard for stiffness. Gaynor Minden, on the other hand, makes its supportive components from unbreakable elastomeric materials, the same sort of materials found in the best athletic footwear and equipment. Our shoes are cushioned with Poron® Performance Cushioning which carries the American Medical Podiatric Association’s Seal of Acceptance. Our linings are moisture wicking.

BLOCH+
Bloch pointe shoe cross-section
CAPEZIO+
Capezio pointe shoe cross-section
CHACOTTE+
Chacotte pointe shoe cross-section
EVA+
Eva pointe shoe cross-section
FREED+
Freed pointe shoe cross-section
GAMBA+
Gamba pointe shoe cross-section
GRISHKO+
Grishko pointe shoe cross-section
LEOS+
Leos pointe shoe cross-section
REPETTO+
Repetto pointe shoe cross-section
RUSSIAN+
Russian pointe shoe cross-section
SANSHA+
Sansha pointe shoe cross-section
SCHACHTNER+
Schachtner pointe shoe cross-section

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Pointe Shoes

Pointe Shoe Evolution

The first toe-dancing shoes were merely satin slippers, much like today’s technique slippers. They had leather soles and some darning on the sides and under, not on, their pointy tips. They fit ...

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Pointe Shoes

Sewing Ribbons & Elastic

Sewing Ribbons Even before you go on pointe, you may need to know how to sew ribbons. Some schools require ribbons on technique shoes for exams; some require students to wear shankless, “pre-p...

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