Guest pointe_shoes Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 My teacher told me during pointe that I had soft spots in the toes of my shoes ,and that it was about time i got some new ones. Considering I've danced in the same pair (my first pair) of shoes for 2 1/2 years i would agree. Problem is , I don't know what kind would be the best for me. Plus I also have the problem of pronating, so I need extra support for my ankles what do I do? Ashley Quote Link to comment
Nutmegdancer Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi,i would say that you need a strong shank to keep you up,i would not reccommend GMs because my friend sprained her ankle while doing pointe in Gaynors; you need to have strong ankles to dance in GMs.Hope my suggestion helps! Nutmegdancer Quote Link to comment
tillie Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 If you need some pointe shoe suggestions and have already been fitted before you can fill out Ms. Devors pointe shoe suggestion form in the pointe shoes board. I havent actually filled one out, but she is very helpful! Oh, and sorry for posting. i know moderators should post first. Quote Link to comment
Guest pointe_shoes Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hi,i would say that you need a strong shank to keep you up,i would not reccommend GMs because my friend sprained her ankle while doing pointe in Gaynors; you need to have strong ankles to dance in GMs.Hope my suggestion helps! Nutmegdancer Thanks for the advice.Dang it, I wanted GaynorMindens too. Quote Link to comment
Nutmegdancer Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I am not saying that you can't have them,but you said you needed extra support,i just don't want you to get hurt like my friend did Nutmegdancer Quote Link to comment
Guest pointe_shoes Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 It's just that I have no idea what style my capezio's were; i think their glisses. Quote Link to comment
Nutmegdancer Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 when are you going to get fitted? Nutmegdancer Quote Link to comment
VBTClara05 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 2 1/2 years for one pair?! WOW! If my pointe shoes lasted that long my mom would be kissing my feet! ...well, I'm not gonna give any suggestions, because- correct me if I'm wrong -someone would actually have to see your feet to determine what kind you should get next. Do you have any dance retailors around that fit pointe shoes and know what their doing? If so, I would recomend going to them. Finding the right pointe shoes can take some time, so don't be upset if the first pair doesn't work our pefectly. I had to go through 4 pairs before I found the pair I liked! Just make sure you go to someone experienced, and show your teacher before you sew them! To moderators: I know I'm not supposed to give advice before you, so please feel free to delete. Sorry if I caused any trouble! Quote Link to comment
Belle of the ballet #1 Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 no mods have said anything yet, so there shouldn't really be any advice posted yet, also without seeing your feet and knowing many more things, no advice can really be given. i suggest you try filling out one of ms devors pointe shoe suggestion forms, the link for this is at the top of pointe shoe topics forum. otherwise, go to your nearest store and try on the shoes they have to offer, you can never be sure until they're on your feet! luv belle p.s. i'm no expert, but 2 1/2 years in the same pair of shoes is probably far too long. Quote Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Tillie was right. Use Ms. DeVor's pointe shoe suggestion form: http://dancers.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=4410 Quote Link to comment
tillie Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Glad to know I'm right about something! Quote Link to comment
Guest pointe_shoes Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Glad to know I'm right about something! Yup you were. Thanks for all the advice. I finally got some pointe shoes yesterday, I'm in love with them. They are Grishko's SS 5xxxx. I got them checked out and they work perfectly. Quote Link to comment
tillie Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Im glad you found some good pointe shoes! I wouldnt quite know but im sure its a great feeling. good luck with them! Quote Link to comment
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