Get the most out of your pointe shoes. Always store your pointe shoes in a mesh shoe bag. Do not put your mesh shoe bag inside any other bags. Allow them time to breathe. Always store your pointe shoes in a dry space. If you live in a very humid climate, we recommended using a dehumidifier.  If you have consecutive days on pointe or are wearing your pointe shoes for more than 1.5 hours, be sure to switch between two pairs of pointe shoes to give them time to dry out so the gl

There's nothing like a fresh, crisp new pair of pointe shoes. The satin gleams, the shank is strong, and there's a faint smell of leather, glue, and travel. But every ballerina knows that newness only lasts for a few minutes. With every class the satin gets dirtier, the shank bends, and the smell turns into that of old feet. As a pointe shoe is worn, the moisture and heat from the dancer's foot slowly compromises the materials within the box and they become more pliable. You

Your teacher just informed you that you are ready to be en pointe and need shoes. What do you do next? Make a fitting appointment at Metronome Dancewear, of course! An appointment time can usually be found within the upcoming week. Once it is set, what can you expect to happen during your time with the fitter? First of all, this is your time to enjoy, but to also learn. Don't hesitate to ask any questions and to take lots of pictures! Also, don't forget to bring clean feet

Anatomy of a pointe shoe examined

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