Pointe Shoes -- It's a Mystery!
Here are some pointers (
) regarding the most mysterious POINTE SHOE *
Parts of the Pointe Shoe
(Unusually this diagram shows a split sole shank, typically pointe shoes have full or 3/4 shanks)
From New York City Ballet "The Importance of the Perfect Fit"
Controversial??? the History and How They Are Made
Juliet d30 Capulet Pointe Shoes
More controversy! Different than Gaynors and Traditionals. Here's the official movie to explain this new innovation in pointe shoes from Capulet of London.
How They Are Made (click above title to see the history of pointe shoes at Wikipedia).
*Legal Stuff:
Do not go en pointe without the permission and guidance from a qualified dance teacher.