Footwear Guides

For aspiring ballerinas, wearing pointe shoes is a rite of passage and a sign of progression in classical ballet. But for dance newcomers, pointe shoes can seem shrouded in mystery. […]

As a ballerina, keeping your pointe shoes in pristine condition is a must for performance and safety. While it’s tempting to just throw dirty ballet shoes in the wash, cleaning […]

As a lifelong ballerina, I know the struggle with slippery pointe shoes all too well. One moment you’re gracefully floating across the stage, the next you feel like Bambi on […]

As a ballet dancer, one of the most exciting milestones is when you get to start dancing on pointe! Pointe work represents a new level of grace, beauty and skill. […]

We’ve all been there – you’re walking along without a care in the world and suddenly your shoe gets stuck to the ground. You look down in dismay to see […]

Slipping and falling can happen anywhere – from wet kitchen floors to slick bathroom tiles. But when your job requires standing for hours on end or working in potentially dangerous […]

You’re out and about in your favourite kicks, when suddenly you get a nosebleed or cut yourself. Before you know it, you’ve got blood on your shoes. While a blood […]