Here are a few of the differnt brands of pointe shoes with short descriptions for some. If I missed out any, please let me know by e-mailing me or tell at my guestbook
Angelo Luzio-Shoes made in Canada. Comes with around 5 different styles
Ava Martin-squared toe and fine for balancing. Comes with soft shank (for performance) or hard shank (for class).
Bloch-Australian shoes. Comes with a number of different models that are suitable for biginners through to professionals.
Capezio-Comes with a number of different styles suitable for various types of feet.
Chacotte-Japanese shoes
Eva-Shoes made in Germany.
Freed-Shoes made in England that provides a stronger shank and more support.
Fuzi-Shoes made in China
Gamba-Comes in a number of different styles and are mostly softer shanks.
Grishko-Russian shoes that are quiet, light, with fiberboard shank
Gynor Minden-Shoes that uses elastomerics instead of glued canvas which makes them very durable.
Leo's
Porselli-Shoes made in Italy
Prima Soft-Shoes made in USA. Comes with a few different styles.
Principal-Shoes made in CanadaSansha-Shoes made in China.
Schachtner-Shoes made in Australia
Repetto-Shoes made in France.
Wasner and Schakner-German shoes with the box made of fiberglass instead of glued canvas.
BALLET PASSION