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The pointe shoe may look much as it did a century ago, but a handful of manufacturers are making waves with non-traditional designs that leverage modern technology.

Traditional pointe shoe ribbons lift the instep, prevent shoes from slipping, and provide crucial support that infinity loops can’t replace.

The way dancers slip into their shoes often determines whether the shank twists or stays aligned.

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