How can I break in my point shoes?

Question:I nead to break in my demi point. Ive wached videos on youtube but I still nead more help!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I nead to break in my demi point. Ive wached videos on youtube but I still nead more help!

Just walk around in them the more u were them the easier they get! U can VERY CAREFULLY streche the shank but if u do it to much it will snap in half. Also wet your shoes before putting them on. dont accually wet them though just get a wash cloth get it damp them put it on your box. if u have some stiff spots on the side of ur box them put the water on just to a drizzle and then wet them. After you wet them walk around on demi pointe untill they r almost dry. to not bend your shoes or slam them in a door because they will not last as long or you could break them right then.

Hope i helped
Riahrocks

stretch the shank back and forth/up and down until you are satisfied. do a bunch of relleves (sp?) too.

relaves

tip: if you bend the shank on your pointe shoes so much that you hear a snap there dead and you have to get a new pair

watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX-PNqJr9...
thats how i learned

Walk around the house on demi pointe. That's the only way I know to trully break them in right.

your just gonna have to dance in them. it makes them last longer and they will feet your feet better. It also makes you feet stronger. I suggest wearing them around the house walking on demi pointe if they are your first pair. If you have another pair wear your new ones to bar and switch to your old ones for center. Keep Dancing!