Why Your Pointe Shoes Twist And How to Avoid It

February 19, 2019

This week, master pointe shoe fitter Josephine Lee of the California-based The Pointe Shop answers another of your pointe shoe questions: “My pointe shoes always twist. I’ve tried so many brands and models! Can you tell me what causes the twisting, and how to avoid it?” Lee dives into why twisting happens and ways to keep it at bay, from technique to padding.