Anyone know how to stretch pointe shoes?

Question: Anyone know how to stretch pointe shoes!?

I really don't know because I have pointe shoes that i haven't worn in a long while, but they fit without toe pads and don't fit with!. I found out a way without toe pads by putting cotton rounds, but is it still possible to stretch them!? (Except buying a new pair!)Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Can't stretch pointe shoes!. And yes, you can use them without toe pads!. Use some lamb's wool and napkins!.
But if don;t want a lot of pain, go buy new ones that you can use with your toe pads!.
Or buy thinner toe pads that can be used with those pointe shoes!. And tape your toes! ;)

Good Luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can't stretch them, and wearing them without toe pads is REALLY DANGEROUS! Please just do yourself a favor a buy new ones!.

good luck! and HAPPY DANCING!Www@QuestionHome@Com

no you cant stretch them!.

and wearing pointe shoes without toe pads is not dangerous at all!. Try using a layer of paper towels, or lambs wool ((lambs wool holds up better with sweaty feet than cotton pads will!.)

Other than that, buy a new pair!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I agree re: the lamb's wool, but you could also just try taping your toes instead of using the toe pads -- but it might still be way painful to dance without them!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm sorry to say but pointe shoes don't stretch!. Save yourself the the blisters and pain, go buy new shoes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com