Pointe Shoes

We all know that pointe shoes are a nessity in a dancers life, and some go through as many as a pair a week. In this post we will examine a few pointe shoes on the market:

Grishko 2007: Grishko'spopular pointe shoe. The form alleviates pressure on the first metatarsal. Extremely supportive vamp without being constrictive. Designed for all kinds of feet, the popular 2007 has a medium flat platform and a U-shaped vamp to assure an exquisite line of the foot and arch. The specially designed extra light model with a suede machine-stitched sole provides an easy transition from the demi-pointe to the pointe and back. The shoe is distinguished by its perfect balance and placement, outstanding durability, and perfect comfort.
Retail value $75.00

We Found it on www.discounts4dance.com for $52.

Bloch Axiom Pointe Shoes: Style S0108

This new pointe shoe by BLOCH is made for the student to professional dancer. Features: U Shaped Vamp Dextren paste, known as B Paste Has Red Board and Leather Board Shank Build on a similar last to the heritage, giving the shoe a flatter aesthetic Suits serious student through professional New low profile box height and pre shaped sides provide more points of contact Seamless feathered wing puff tapers after the metatarsal Lower sides and angled seaming decreases bagginess and creasing Padded Hell Counter Flexible 3/4 Style Shank. Retail Value $65.00

We found it on www.discounts4dance.com for $45.00

Bloch Axis Pointe Shoe: Stlye S0190L

This shoe uses the new moldable toebox and shank that reduces break in time a great deal!!!The Axis comes with a TMT toe box and TMT shank. The Axis is a tapered shoe that looks delicate, light and beautiful en pointe. It is a quieter shoe with cushioned pleats to reduce noise. It is built on a curved last. LEARN MORE HERE!! See a video of this shoe in action!!
http://www.bloch-tmt.com/

This shoe retails for $65.00 We found it on www.discounts4dance.com for $52.00.

Let us know what you think about these shoes, as dancers, as parents, and dance fans.