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Bloch Eurostretch Pointe Shoe Review
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Josephine Lee reviews the Bloch Eurostretch pointe shoes! The most unique and notable features of the Eurostretch are its split outer sole and stretch satin, making it an incredibly innovative pointe shoe at the time that it came out. Though Leos was the first brand to have a split sole pointe shoe, this brand was acquired by Bloch, who has now continued with the innovation and expanded on it by adding the stretch satin, allowing the shoe to fully contour to the dancers' feet. The Bloch Eurostretch is a spin off one of Bloch's most popular and iconic models, the...
Bloch Heritage-Pointe Shoe Review
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Josephine shares her true thoughts on the Bloch Heritage! The Heritage is one of Bloch’s most popular models of pointe shoes, featuring one of their most tapered boxes while still maintaining a medium sized platform that is stable and easy to balance on. The Heritage is made on a slightly curved last but is not quite as curved as other Bloch models, such as the European Balance. This pointe shoe has a full shank that is available in both a regular and strong strengths. The Heritage has sizes ranging from a 2-9 and widths ranging from 0-4 X. This pointe...
Capezio Ava Pointe Shoe Review
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Josephine reviews the Ava and Ava Strong pointe shoes, by Capezio! Though Josephine has spoken about this shoe before, this is an updated review! The Capezio Ava is created on a curved last which helps dancers to get over en pointe a bit easier. The box of this pointe shoe is quite broad, which makes it easy to balance on! The platform is slightly tilted to help dancers get over the box easily. The inside of the box of the Ava has a microfiber lining, which can be a bit tough to sew through, but it is moisture wicking and sticks...
Pointe Shoe Fitting Kathryn Morgan!
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It finally happened: Josephine Lee fits Kathryn Morgan for pointe shoes. After 22 years, Kathryn Morgan has finally found a pointe shoe that fits her! Between multiple sprains on her right ankle, hyperextended knees, a disappearing heel, and trying tons of different types of pointe shoes - Kathryn has finally found the perfect fit. Josephine began with a bare foot analysis and took a look at Kathryn's current pointe shoe. After hearing Kathryn's concerns and struggles, Josephine selected 1 out of the 3 pairs she had pulled for Kathryn - and it fit! "That's the misconception a lot of people...
How Pointe Shoes INJURED this Dancer
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What do you prioritize in a pointe shoe? In this week's video, Josephine shares her fitting experience with a dancer in Reno, NV. (Did you know that ThePointeShop travels? Email us at info@thepointeshop.com to book a studio fitting!) It's not uncommon for some ballet companies to put all their dancers in the same brand. However, this dancer is from a studio that puts all of their dancers in the same model of shoe. Josephine discusses why this is limiting as a pointe shoe fitter. She also explains how this can be harmful for dancers - even to the pointe of...