2017 Pointe Shoe Collection ●

Dancers in 2017 increasingly utilized specific customization techniques to extend shoe life and improve performance:

: Hand-stitching around the platform (the tip) helps provide better balance for turns and prevents the shoe from rolling over the sides, which is especially vital for those with flexible arches. 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection

: Many professionals maintain a rotation of 2–3 pairs at once. This allows each pair to fully dry out between uses, which significantly extends the lifespan of the natural paste and materials. Sizing & Professional Fitting Pointe Shoe Guide – BLOCH Dance US Sizing & Professional Fitting Pointe Shoe Guide –

: Launched in the summer of 2017, the Lisse was designed for all experience levels. It gained popularity for its and wings that are blocked high up the box to provide extra lateral support. Bloch Balance Lisse 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection