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Question: What do pointe shoes feel like!?
im 13 and ill be taking pointe next year and im curious what does it feel like and how do your feet bleed!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


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They feel really stiff and awkward at first, it takes a while to get used to how hard they are!.

The stronger your feet, ankles and legs are the less discomfort you will have!. Most dancers dont feel pain in their toes from holding up their weight if they have properly fitted shoes and learn how to engage their muscles correctly!.

Blisters and bleeding usually come from the inside of the shoe rubbing against your skin!. Once you develop calluses the discomfort is much less!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It feels very awkward and strange at first but you do get used to it!.

Make sure you tape your toes where you go on pointe; this will prevent any blisters and bleeding!. I used to get blisters all the time, since I started taping them, I haven't been getting any!. Just use flesh colored medical tape which you can get at any drug store!.

Good Luck with pointe-its hard but very rewarding :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

They are uncomfortable at first but u get used to them and like a few other ppl said your feet only bleed when u get blisters!. like what was already said get comfortable shoes and good pads!. another suggestion take ur new shoe and try breaking them in a little and they won't hurt as bad!. GOOD LUCK!!! And have fun :)Www@QuestionHome@Com

They can be very uncomfortable!. Sometimes they hurt my toes and cause blisters if i have to wear them all day or stand to long in them!. My advice is to get a pair of shoes that fit really good and to buy special foot cushions for your shoes if they are too uncomfortable!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

My feet never bled en pointe!. It might take awhile to get the right combo fo shoe and pads!. When you're up, its more of an awkward feeling, obviously there can be a lot of pressure on the toes!. It really isn't too painful, and you get used to it fast!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

As graceful as they look I think they feel sort of boxy and clumsy at first!.!.!.awkward!. I had blisters on the tips of my toes until I finally got some calluses!.!.!.some girls I know never complained of any discomfort of pain!.!.!.maybe their feet were just "built" better for it!.!.!.I was not very good :(Www@QuestionHome@Com

SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!! i love pointe so much, except the hurt a bit!. ur toes bleed, bruise, u get blisters and ur toe nails fall off!.!.!.!.!. but its all worth it!. have fun!Www@QuestionHome@Com

theyre like a wooden glove that goes over your feet( even tho there not made from wood)Www@QuestionHome@Com