View our Selection of Pointe Dance Shoes

The luxorious satin exterior contains an interior made of flexible polymers and American Podriatic Association approved Poron cushioning for optimimum comfort and support. A flex-test machine is used to ensure that the shoes can withstand over 250,000 relevés so that you can confidently succeed in your jumps and lands time and time again without fear of your shoes deteriorating and damaging your joint alignment. Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are designed to be quiet on stage so your pointe work sounds just as delicate as you look. The supple shank is a medium strength shank that's ideal for lots of jumps and demi-pointe work, so be sure that it has the flexibility which you require. Create your ultimate pair of pointe shoes by carefully selecting your size, shape, box, vamp and width.

- Shoes do not soften or stretch

- Last 3-6 times longer than other brands

- Pre-arched shanks

- Poron® 4000 foam cushioning

- Noise-suppressing

- Non-collapsing box

- Silver ion treated linings

- Side-fastening drawstrings

The Dancer's Pointe may not have every size in stock. Please call for availability and ordering.

Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are designed by a dancer, for dancers, to be superior shoes in terms of comfort, noise-suppression, aesthetic and joint alignment. The handcraftmanship in America assures this through using flexible polymers as their materials along with Poron foam to create a shoe that's quiet whilst still being supportive. The shanks are unbreakable and are assessed with a flex-test machine to ensure that they can withstand over 250,000 relevés, so it's important to be sure that this medium to hard strength shank is correct for you. Both the shank and box are designed for superior resilience with the artist and the athlete in mind, so they'll never deteriorate and cause your foot positioning to be off. Tailor your shoes to your feet by choosing the precise shape, width, box and vamp that you require.

- Shoes do not soften or stretch

- Last 3-6 times longer than other brands

- Pre-arched shanks

- Poron® 4000 foam cushioning

- Noise-suppressing

- Non-collapsing box

- Silver ion treated linings

The Dancer's Pointe may not have every size in stock. Please call for availability and ordering.

Capezio's Glissé features a design and construction that includes a graduated, flat crown box for maximum support, and a U-shaped vamp allowing movement from flat to pointe with ease and support. The top quarter of the #3 shank is skived, which enhances your instep on and off pointe. The tapered satin heel and elastic drawstrings create a perfect fit. Elastic and ribbons not included. Shank: Medium Imported.

Suggested Fitting : We recommend a professional fitting for first-time pointe shoe purchasers. Best fit: Medium to wide foot with toes that are more even in length.

Limited sizing available. Please call the store for more information.

This shoe is being discontinued. Limited sizes available.

Medium width

• Broad toe box; ideal for broad (Roman) feet
• 5.5 Flexiform red board shank, ½ skived to zero
• Stitched pleating with quiet toe construction
• Rayon satin upper and a thin leather outer sole
• Deep vamp with lowered sides and heel
• Anti-slip, rose-colored interior lining
• Elastic binding with encased elastic drawstring
• Platform is hammered to create a secure balance
• Elastics and ribbon not included
• Imported

Suggested Fitting: We recommend a professional fitting for first-time pointe shoe purchasers. Best fit: Medium width, broad toe

Limited sizing available. Please call the store for more information.

Medium width

• Tapered toe box; ideal for tapered (Egyptian) feet
• 5.5 Flexiform red board shank, ½ skived to zero
• Stitched pleating with quiet toe construction
• Rayon satin upper and a thin leather outer sole
• Deep vamp with lowered sides and heel
• Anti-slip, rose-colored interior lining
• Elastic binding with encased elastic drawstring
• Platform is hammered to create a secure balance
• Elastics and ribbon not included
• Imported

Suggested Fitting: We recommend a professional fitting for first-time pointe shoe purchasers. Best fit: Medium width, tapered toe

Limited sizing available. Please call the store for more information.

Arabesque like a professional in the Aria Pointe Shoe. This premium pointe shoe has a broad, feathered toe box and a firm, 3" leather board shank, 1/2 skived to zero. Features built-in, plush inner lining for extra comfort and a wide platform for much needed stability at the barre. Stitched pleating construction absorbs sound, making every movement gracefully quiet. Ideal for a broad (Roman) foot. Pro Tip: When attaching Bunheads® ribbons and elastics to pointe shoes that have rose colored lining, a medium needle with a small eye works best.

Product Features:

• Broad, feathered toe box
• Rayon satin upper
• Medium vamp, low sides and heel
• Round shape throat
• Hand-flattened crown
• Stitched pleating with quiet toe construction
• Wide platform
• Anti-slip, rose colored interior lining
• Bias cut side seam, satin binding with elastic drawstring
• Short leather outer sole
• #3 leather board shank, ½ skived to zero
• Feathered full wing box for lateral support
• Scored ribbon motif on the ball of the foot aids with traction to the floor
• Embossed Capezio® logo on sole
• Best Fit: Medium to wide forefoot with toes of even length
• Begin with street shoe size
• Ribbons sold separately

Limited sizing available. Please call the store for more information.

Relevé with ease in the Tiffany Pointe Shoe. This premium pointe shoe has a slightly tapered, feathered toe box and a firm, 3" leather board shank, 3/4 skived to zero. Features built-in, plush inner lining for extra comfort and a wide platform for much needed stability at the barre. Stitched pleating construction absorbs sound, making every movement gracefully quiet. Ideal for a moderate (Greek) foot. Pro Tip: When attaching Bunheads® ribbons and elastics to pointe shoes that have rose colored lining, a medium needle with a small eye works best. Suggested Fitting: For first time pointe shoe shoppers, we recommend a professional fitting at your nearest Capezio retail store.

Product Features:

• Slightly tapered, feathered toe box
• Rayon satin upper
• Medium vamp, low sides
• Round shape throat
• Hand-flattened crown
• Stitched pleating with quiet toe construction
• Wide, high platform for stability
• Anti-slip, rose colored interior lining
• Traditional side seam, satin binding with elastic drawstring
• Short leather outer sole
• #3 leather board shank, 3/4 skived to zero
• Full wing box for lateral support
• Scored ribbon motif on the outsole aids with traction
• Embossed Capezio® logo on sole
• Best Fit: Medium to wide forefoot with tapered toes
• Begin with street shoe size
• Ribbons sold separately

Limited sizing available. Please call the store for more information.

The Spotlight incorporates Suffolk’s patented design that is unique in its ability to help all dancers get over the platform in correct placement while the insole allows her to fully articulate her foot. This turn shoe with a medium vamp is specifically designed for a dancer with lower profile feet. The lightweight shoe is made on a last that hugs the arch while offering the dancer support and lift while deterring sitting in the shoe. • Shank available in Standard and Hard. • Fitting suggestion is American street size minus two sizes.

The Dancer's Pointe may not have every size in stock. Please call for availability and ordering.

The Stellar is perfect for the lower profile foot and enables the dancer to get over the platform, while fully articulating her feet. Suffolk’s patented design is used in the Stellar. This shoe gives the dancer a strong supportive box, wider platform, and arch-hugging insole. The medium vamp with the signature Suffolk U shape is hand cut to perfection. • Shank available in Light or Standard. • Fitting suggestion is American street size minus two sizes.

The Dancer's Pointe may not have every size in stock. Please call for availability and ordering.

BEST SELLER! The European Balance has a curved last that follows the natural contours of the foot, providing comfort and injury protection.

Features:

• The Balance European allows the dancer to feel like they can stand 'en pointe' all day because the curved last and the shank remain in close contact with the instep significantly improving injury protection.
• * Tapered box with less internal space for the toes which creates a snug and secure fit. The exterior of the shoe has a more streamlined appearance without losing the width of the platform.
• The generous platform encourages balanced weight distribution and can reduce pressure on individual metatarsals.
• The European Balance has a diagonal side seam which reduces satin creasing.
• The low profile of the shoe, open throat line of the vamp shape, and the elastic drawstring, creates a streamlined, snug fit.

Notes:

• Ribbons and elastic sold separately

Description: Offers all the wonderful attributes of the Balance European with a strong shank, it features a curved last that follows the natural contours of the foot, providing comfort and injury protection.

Features:

• Features a stronger shank, the Balance European allows the dancer to feel like they can stand 'en pointe' all day because the curved last and the shank remain in close contact with the instep significantly improving injury protection.
• Tapered box with less internal space for the toes which creates a snug and secure fit. The exterior of the shoe has a more streamlined appearance without losing the width of the platform.
• The generous platform encourages balanced weight distribution and can reduce pressure on individual metatarsals.
• The European Balance has a diagonal side seam which reduces satin creasing.
• The low profile of the shoe, open throat line of the vamp shape, and the elastic drawstring, creates a streamlined, snug fit.

Notes:

• Ribbons and elastic sold separately

The very popular Hannah with a stronger shank is a lightweight and flexible pointe shoe built for strengthening and building.

Features:

• Strong Shank
• A lightweight shoe suited for the dancer looking to strengthen and build key muscles within the foot.
• Wide yet tapered box with optimal fit hitting all major internal contact points between foot, shank and box.
• Supple insole designed on a curved last to assist the foot en pointe.
• Elastic drawstring and harder A paste incorporated within the box.

Fabric:

• 100% Acrylic

Notes

• Ribbons and elastic sold separately

Designed for beginners to professionals and features a high and wide toe platform. These shoes make the dancer feel lifted from the floor when on pointe. The arch support in this 3/4 skived shank shoe is felt right under the front section of the heel.

Ribbons not included.

Content:

Upper: Satin/Man-Made; Sole: Leather

Features:

• Wide Tapered Box
• Short/Average Vamp
• High Profile
• Narrow Heel
• 3/4 Shank
• Lighter Shank Strength
• Medium Box Strength
• Square Foot Shape

The Serenade is designed with extra support to control the foot laterally, offering a narrow, snug fit at the heel.

Features:

• The design of the shank under the metatarsal assists in holding the foot back in the shoe. Consequently the foot is well supported.
• The platform is an oblong shape with less height in the box, which helps to give lateral support when 'en pointe'. The wide platform of the Serenade can help support a dancer that is inclined to sickle or fall off pointe sideways.
• The Serenade is available in standard and strong shank which makes it ideal for class and performance.

The Signature Rehearsal is a long lasting pointe shoe designed to mold to the foot without wearing in too quickly.

Features:

• Combines the desire for a professional functioning shoe and the desire for a shoe with a longer life span.
• Made with A paste, the Rehearsal is meant to not only mold to the foot but is also responsible for largely reducing noise on the floor.
• The Box is shaped to give the perfect platform. It is made as high, as it is wide, which provides perfect forward and lateral balance.

The Eurostretch is one of Bloch's new and exciting range of pointe shoes featuring groundbreaking innovation in a category virtually unchanged in over 120 years. With the latest stretch materials, these features combine to allow ultimate articulation of the foot and unparallelled connection between foot and shoe. One seamless, flawless line is now a reality.

Features:

• Patented European Balance-type last combine the ultimate in support and function.
• Unique Stretch satin adheres to the foot like a second skin.
• Split sole design allows maximum stretch at the arch as the dancer moves from flat to pointe; never compromising the streamlined fit against the foot.
• A firmer pasting method called "A Paste," has been incorporated to withstand conditions of heat and humidity.
• High and wide platform encourages easy weight distribution while en pointe.
• Low profile with elastic draw cord.
• Leather grip at heel to ensure non-slip off fit.
• Cotton insert designed for easy ribbon and elastic stitching.

Dancers require high performance footwear. Therefore Bloch introduces the first of two new models of its Stretch Series line, this version is aptly called, Synthesis. Combining a more traditional full sole pointe shoe with the incredibly innovative stretch satin upper that hugs to the shape of your foot, creating a beautiful line like no other pointe shoe can and the Relevease insole gives you unparalleled support through demi and onto pointe. The full stretch-satin upper molds the foot, preventing any wrinkles when performing.

Features:

• Bloch’s revolutionary new innovation of the Relevease insole uses biomimicry to echo the function of the human spine, allowing you full flexion to demi with full support when on pointe.
• The vamp is beautifully shaped with a graduated toe box made with long lasting, all natural materials and Bloch A-Paste formula for superior performance and support.
• The high quality full stretch-satin upper has a super comfortable stretch lining with leather at the heel for grip, that gives you a sports-sneaker feel.
• A flat profile removes the rocky/bulky feel while standing flat.
• The durable, full grain leather outsole, with turn shoe construction, provides ultimate traction and control.
• Synthesis has an extremely flattened platform that gives you excellent stability and balance in all directions.
• It has a removable internal cushion for the toe box for added comfort if the dancer chooses and noise reduction technology under the pleats to keep you silent on stage.

The Axi Stretch is one of Bloch's new and exciting range of pointe shoes featuring groundbreaking innovation in a category virtually unchanged in over 120 years. With the latest stretch materials, these features combine to allow ultimate articulation of the foot and unparallelled connection between foot and shoe. One seamless, flawless line is now a reality.

Features:

• Outer split sole for increased contact between arch of the shoe to arch of the foot
• Flexible insole with strong center piece supporting under the foot and to the highest point of the dancer's 3/4 arch.
• Wings of the shoe wrap around the ball of the foot and feather out to dancer's 3/4 arch for ultimate support.
• Jersey fabric on either side of the inner heel for ease of sewing.
• Improved fit to the heel of the foot for less bagging of material and added suede for increased comfort.
• Flat, oblong platform for ease of balance.
• Improved satin tip for longer lasting platform.
• A-paste for better resilience and natural breakdown.
• Designed to break at the highest point of the dancer's arch, the Axi Stretch will hit all major internal contact points of the foot for the ultimate 90 degree angle.