Pointe Shoes?

Question:

Pointe Shoes?

I'm going to be starting Pointe in the fall. I've never done pointe before. I don't know what kind of Pointe shoe to get. I was looking at the Glisse or the Plie II. Any opinions?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Dont worry! No one truly knows what kind of shoe to get at first- you have to buy and wear A BUNCH to find the one that is perfect for you. The person at the store who will help fit you should know what they are doing and help you find one that is good for you. DO NOT buy your first few pairs online or through a magazine. Go get them fitted especially since you seem a little worried. They should be snug especially length wise or else you will sink into the shoe. When you go up on pointe, you should be able to pinch the material behind the heel. Feel free to play with the elastic because that does affect how the shoe fits. When you stand in second position, your toes should be flat on the ground. Hold onto a barre or chairback and make sure you can get all the way up on the pointe with the box (flat part at the end) completely or very close to completely flat. My first pair were Sanshas and I loved them. They were soft enough to get up and allowed me to build strength, plus they are some of the cheapest shoes which made my parents happy. I cant remember the style number though. I know others in my class got Capezio Plies for their first pair. One girl loved them and has chosen to stick with them after trying five or six other pairs. My best advice is to try on way more than you think you should at your first fitting and listen to the suggestions of your teacher/the person doing the fitting. Good luck!