Browsing: Pointe shoe fittings

From pre-pointe education sessions to data-driven insights, Jessie Reid of From the Top dance boutique shares practical strategies for improving first-time fittings.

When dancers come in asking for the same shoes they see everywhere, the fitter’s role is to explore whether that choice truly suits their feet—and offer informed alternatives if needed.

Fitting pointe shoes is about balance—when one feature changes, others often need to shift to keep everything in harmony with the dancer’s foot.

Three professional dancers share how their experience onstage informs their approach to fitting pointe shoes—and why that firsthand knowledge makes all the difference.