| Pointe Shoe Buyers Guide Freed |
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| *This review is curtesy of Pointe Magazine |
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| Freed Studios I Avg.rating: "I actually wear Freeds myself, but I had never tried Freed Studio. The shank is pretty strong. Overall, I recommend these shoes." -Alexandra of Boston Ballet * Very strong to last through rehersals. V-shaped vamp. |
| Freed Studios II Avg.rating: "I like the width of the box. The arch is good in the shank, I really like that about the shoe." -Jennifer Gall of Pennsylvania Ballet * I got the StudioII who's box is slightly wider than the Studios. They were good shoes, but not for my feet. I think they are more for those with long toes and very strong arches. If you choose to buy these shoes, do not break them in with water; Freed uses a special paste that breaks down when it's wet, and putting them under water will kill them. Slightly lower vamp than Studio I |
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| Visit Freed's official site at http://www.freedoflondon.com |
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| Freed Classic Avg.rating: These shoes vary by individual makers. The shape, hight, weight, and strength can all be adjusted for each dancer. Requests for specific makers are also available. |
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| Freed is based in London and still make most of their shoes to order specifically for the dancer. They are well known amung professional dancers around the world for their varsatility and beauty. |