Pointe Shoes

Our most diversely stocked pointe shoe, Gaynor Minden Europa is the perfect choice for a dancer looking for a durable pointe shoe with robust support.

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Stock Options:

GM Sizes 6 - 13.5

Classic, Sculpted, Sleek

Boxes 3, 3+, 4, 5

Widths N, M, W

All 5 shanks: Piannissimo to Hard

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Gaynor Minden Europa is our most factory-customisable shoe available. Through special order, you can choose your Satin Colour, Tip Material, Shoe Shape, Shank Strength, Box Shape, Width, Vamp Height, and Heel Height. All customised Gaynor Minden orders are prepaid.

Gaynor Minden's latest line, Lyra, is built for easy roll-through and flexible support. Extremely durable, these shoes are a great option for a dancer requiring a pliable pair of pointes.

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Stock Options:

GM Sizes 6 - 10.5

Classic, Sculpted

Boxes 3, 4, 5

Widths M, W

Featherflex, Supple, Extraflex, Hard Shanks

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Lyra is also available for custom order, in pink satin only. For a completely vegan option, choose satin tips. All customised Gaynor Minden orders are prepaid.

Sansha IZY Pointe Pro is fast becoming a favourite among parents of first-time pointe shoe users, and teachers alike. With all the traditional features of a paste shoe that most teachers prefer for beginners, IZY Pointe Pro also has an enhanced lifespan, a thick but flexible shank, and an extra-broad platform - all at a very attractive price pointe.

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Stock Options:

Sansha Sizes 6 - 14

Widths M, W, X, XX, XXX

Shanks FLX, STR, XTR

Scherzo is a new addition to our Pointe Shoe Line-up. A modern take on traditional construction and materials, Scherzo offers a generous platform with an elegant faux taper. This shoe also features elastic binding and extra cushioning under the toes.

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Available with V- or U-shaped vamp.

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Stock Options:

Sansha Sizes 8 - 13

Widths W, X, XX

Shanks REG

KH Martin brand pointe shoes are sometimes referred to as 'Evas'. The most popular variant we carry is called Evita. Evita is an ideal option for dancers with narrow to medium feet who enjoy the feel of a traditionally constructed paste pointe shoe.

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Stock options:

UK/SA sizes 2.5 - 6.5

Widths E & F

Regular & Strong 3/4 shanks

Lower or Higher vamp options available

Karolina Pointe shoes are constructed very similarly to Evita, but tend to accomodate a fuller foot shape. Karolina is an ideal option for dancers with medium to wide feet who enjoy the feel of a traditionally constructed paste pointe shoe.

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Stock options:

UK/SA sizes 4 - 5.5

Widths F & G

Regular 3/4 shanks

Lower or Higher vamp options available

Part of the 'Forever' collection, FR Duval 1.0 Pro pointe shoes are the break-through model which inspired a whole line of innovative pointe shoes.  They an attractively priced durable option good for those on a budget. FR Duval 1.0 Pro features a generous platform and a blend of traditional and innovative pointe shoe technologies.

 

Stock options:

Sansha sizes 7 - 10

Widths W, XW, XXW

Shanks FLX

Part of the 'This Is The Pointe' collection, FR Duval 3.0 European pointe shoes are an innovative polymer-based footwear - an attractively priced durable option good for those on a budget. FR Duval 3.0 European features a subtly tapered box and a low-cut look.

 

Stock options:

Sansha sizes 6 - 12

Widths M, W, XW

Shanks FLX, STR, XST

Also part of 'This Is The Pointe', FR Duval 4.0 American pointe shoes are an innovative polymer-based footwear - an attractively priced durable option good for those on a budget. FR Duval 4.0 American features a broad box, wide platform, and a low-cut look.

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Available with U-cut or V-cut vamp.

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Stock options:

Sansha sizes 5 - 15

Widths W, XW, XXW, XXXW

Shanks FLX, STR, XTR, XST

Also part of 'This Is The Pointe', FR Duval 5.0 Encorepointe shoes are an innovative polymer-based footwear - an attractively priced durable option good for those on a budget. ​

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Encore features the broadest box of the FR Duval Pointe line-up, and a very generous platform.

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Stock options:

Sansha sizes 8 - 14

Widths XW, XXW, XXXW

Shanks STR

Possibly their most famous shoe, Grishko 3007 is the new and improved version of Grishko 2007. The 3007 features medium wings and crown, with an elegant taper toward the box. A more traditional paste shoe, 3007 breaks down evenly for easy roll-through.

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Stock options:

3007, 3007 Pro

UK/SA Sizes 3 - 7

Widths XXX - XXXXX

Medium Shank

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Other 3007 variants available on request only, subject to supplier availability

Also based on the 2007 last, Grishko Nova features a lowered heel, sides, and vamp. A more traditional paste shoe, Nova breaks down evenly for easy roll-through.

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Stock options:

UK/SA Sizes 3 - 7

Widths XXX - XXXXX

Medium Shank

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Other Nova variants available on request only, subject to supplier availability

Well suited to wider feet with a taper, or square metatarsals, SmartPointe has unique elastic glue that adapts to the dancers’ foot but stays flexible. The shank and box of SmartPointe softens evenly.

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Stock options:

UK/SA Sizes 3.5 - 7.5

Widths XXX - XXXXX

Medium & Hard Shank​​

Well suited to wider feet with a taper, or square metatarsals, StarPointe has a raised heel, lowered sides, and an elasticated binding. StarPointe's

polymer shank provides even support along the length of the dancer's foot.

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Stock options:

UK/SA Sizes 3.5 - 7.5

Widths XXX - XXXXX

MediumFlex & HardFlex Shank​

Well suited to wider feet with a taper, or square metatarsals, StreamPointe has a lowered heel and sides. StreamPointe has a traditional construction with pliable but supportive shanks, softening evenly with wear.

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Stock options:

UK/SA Sizes 3.5 - 7.5

Widths XXX - XXXXX

Medium, Hard, or Reinforced Shank​