Pointe Shoe Size Chart
Gaynor Mindens are highly customizable. Your size code typically includes Line, Model, Length, Width, Box, Shank, Vamp, and Heel.
Dancers usually fit one to one-and-a-half sizes longer than their US street shoe in our Sleek or Sculpted models, and slightly longer in Classic Fit.
Length Conversion
| GM Length | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Women's Street | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | — |
| European | 34 | 34.5 | 35 | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | — |
Width Options
| Code | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N | Narrow | For a narrow midfoot and metatarsal area |
| M | Medium | For a medium midfoot and metatarsal area |
| W | Wide | For a wide midfoot and metatarsal area |
Box Options
| Code | Box | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Medium & Tapered | For a tapered forefoot |
| 3+ | Medium & Square | For a slightly squarer forefoot |
| 4 | Broad & Square | For a broad squarer forefoot |
| 5 | Very Broad & Square | For the widest forefoot needs |
Shank Stiffness
| Code | Shank |
|---|---|
| P | Pianissimo (Very Flexible) |
| F | Feather (Flexible) |
| S | Supple (Medium) |
| X | ExtraFlex (Stiff) |
| H | Hard (Very Stiff) |
Vamp & Heel
| Code | Spec | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| L | Low Vamp | The Deep Vamp is 1/4" (6 mm) longer than the Low Vamp |
| H | High Vamp | — |
| L (heel) | Low Heel | Slightly higher in Sleek Fit and Sculpted Fit than in Classic Fit; in Classic Fit there is a 3/8" (1 cm) difference between Low and High Heel |
| H (heel) | High Heel | — |
Not sure where to start? Use one of our configurators or schedule a fitting with one of our experts. They'll walk you through every spec.