This section is to help out dancers of all levels in finding the right shoes for them. First is a shoe price guide and basic outlines of the shoes. All of these prices are based on the advertised price in Discount Dance with a few exceptions. Then there are reviews and ratings on shoes from you. Don't forget to send in your thoughts on your shoes! Your thoughts are what make this page!
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At right is a full list of shoes their price, and short discription organized by maker. Click on the makers to see pictures, information, and reviews on about each shoe. Below is a pointe shoe diagram to help understand shoe descriptions.
Bloch
   Alpha  $48.00.................
   Aspiration   $29.25..........
   Sonata  $39 ...................
   Serenade  $39.25...........
   Suprima   $39.25............
   Signature   $41.10...........
   Synergy   $48.................
Capezio
   Pavlowa  $35.50.............
   Nicolini   $35.80.............
   Contempora   $35.75......
   Infinita   $35.80.............
   Aerial   $44.50................
   Odette   $43...................
   Plie I  $46.50..................
   Plie II  $46.50.................
   Tendu II   $46.50............
   Prelude   $
Chacott
   Coppelia II  41.50...........
   Veronese II  50.50..........
Freed
   Classsic  $45..................
   Wing Block  $45.............
   Studio  $49.50................
   Studio II  $49.50.............
Gamba
   G93  $46.75...................
   G97  $46.75...................
Gaynor Mindon
   Gaynor Mindon  $66.00...

Grishko

   2007  $48.75..................
   Elite  48.25.....................
   Maya  $42.25..................
   Ulanova  $48.25..............
   Vaganova  $43.75............
   Fouette  $43.75...............
Leos
    Split-Sole  $45.00..........
Prima Soft
Repetto
   207M  $46.50.................
   204   $       ....................
Shansha
   Futura   $36.75...............
   Recital   $26.50...............
   Lyrica   $29.25...............
   Ovation 603  $................
  

3/4 outer sole for advanced dancer
shape of synergy but stronger box; supportive 3/4 arch
advanced or professional; 3/4 shank
wide platform; lateral support
all levels;flexible w/ good support
professional; breaks in easy; flexible
wide aroud metatarsals; molds to foot; 3/4 or full

beginner; support; tapered toe
flexible heel; supportive;tapered toe
flexible heel; supportive;broad box
light strength; 3/5; moderate box
light strength; wide at ball of foot
broad platform; narrow heel
moderate strength & shape
moderate shank; broad box
light shank; broad box
wide box; strong 3/4 shank

lightweight; easy break in
support; molds to foot

quiet; strength and lightness
support; smooth line
strong platform; support
Studio+ broad box

square platform; flexible
flexible; support; balance

individualy made to your specifications

supportive;flexible; 3/4; quiet
broad box; quiet; light
light; 3/4; suede bottom
light; medium shank;
high vamp; tapered box
wide box; large platform; low vamp

outer split-sole but full shank; broad box


flexible box; strong
low vamp; slightly tapered; variety of shanks and boxes

lace up vamp; wide variety of colors
medium strength box; wide platform; for square toes
flexible heel; strong 3/4 shank; "v" vamp
3/4 shank; deep vamp
Pointe Shoes Buyer's Guide
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