POINTE SHOES SHOULD BE PROFESSIONALLY FITTED – ONLY ORDER IF YOU ARE CERTAIN OF YOUR EXACT STYLE, SIZE AND WIDTH OF SHOE. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE GIVEN ON POINTE SHOES FOR CHANGE OF MIND OR INCORRECT SIZE SELECTION. IF YOU FIND YOUR SHOE IS OUT OF STOCK PLEASE CALL OUR STORE ON 03 98783385 OR EMAIL NUNAWADING@UPSTAGEDANCEWEAR.COM.AU WE MAY BE ABLE TO SOURCE ONE OR ADVISE HOW LONG THIS SHOE WILL BE ON BACKORDER FOR. WE MAY ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP YOU FIND AN ALTERNATIVE SHOE

1) Our shanks and boxes don’t soften. Any shoe that is too stiff could do the work for you and allow you to cheat. Be sure you love the pliability of your shoes when they are new because it will not change.

2) Our satin hardly stretches at all — allow a little extra length (1/4? pinch at the drawstring casing when en pointe).

3) If you’re new to Gaynor Minden, or if your current fit could be better, try Gaynor Mindens without toe pads. Starting a fitting without pads allows for a much more supportive fit, and once this is achieved most dancers find they don’t need toe pads in our shoes because the linings are already cushioned. Found the best fit but still want a little extra cushion? Try the box liner from our Fitting Kit.