Marvelous Monday Pointe Padding
The fact of the matter is this: pointe
shoes are not comfortable. Therefore, a method of padding the toes is necessary
– for most dancers. There are several ways to do this, and more are being
invented every day.
The trick is to get enough padding in
the shoe to provide comfort and protection, but not so much as to add bulk.
Beginners usually try to put too much “stuff” in their shoes, and this is
counterproductive. But as their strength
and technique develop, less padding will be needed.
Here are a few suggestions from https://www.dancespirit.com/pointe_shoes_101-2-2326041152.html
“Padding: Try one of these methods or a
combination of them to see what works best (but remember to check with your
teacher first).
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Wrap each toe
with self-adhesive tape, Band-Aids or masking tape.
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Fold a paper towl
around your toes (Change it frequently to prevent shredding)
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Use a pre-shaped
lamb’s wool or gel pad.
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Cut the toes off
thick socks and wear them under your tights.
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Use a chamois
(shammy). This soft cleaning fabric absorbds sweat without falling apart or feeling
bulky.”
I always used either paper towels or a few squares of toilet paper. Each one is disposable after each use, and they absorb perspiration. Experiment. You'll soon discover that you need much less in your pointe shoes than you think.
From the Big
Blue Book of Ballet Secrets
Secret #23f:
“There are several methods of padding a pointe shoe.”
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