by Kyra Laubacher for Dance Magazine | Jun 22, 2026 | Career, The Latest
Pointe shoes have looked and functioned about the same since the early 20th century: typically satin-covered, with fortified insoles and boxes made from fabric, paper, and paste. Few designs have strayed too far from this basic look and structure, despite huge...
by Hannah Maria Hayes | Jun 16, 2026 | Pointe+, Summer Study, Training
Preparing for your upcoming summer intensive may be exhilarating, but adding up the bill for tuition, travel, room and board, and dress code requirements can be daunting. One of the most expensive items you’re likely to need are pointe shoes, and since they keep...
by Gavin Larsen | May 5, 2020 | Health & Body, Training
Despite the seemingly endless pointe shoe brands and styles to choose from, many dancers find themselves plagued by common, and often painful, problems. Stubbornly twisting shanks, baggy heels, incessant corns or a sickled look can be signs you need a different size,...
by Amy Brandt | Dec 13, 2017 | Ask Amy
I have flatter feet and want to make them look better on pointe. Are there any special pointe shoes for my foot type? —Joana Rigid, flat feet can be problematic on pointe. This foot type is often accompanied by limited ankle mobility, making it harder to rise...
by Suzannah Friscia | Apr 13, 2017 | News
Even if you’ve been wearing pointe shoes for years, chances are you have some questions. There are so many variables at play when it comes to finding the right shoe and making sure you’re training safely. And these panelists know their stuff: They include...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
We’ve all tried to find the best way to three-quarter pointe shoes. Now, Mary Carpenter, a professional fitter based in New York City, has launched DancewithmaryNYC, a YouTube channel dedicated to answering pointe shoe-related questions. Besides having over 20...
