| With both shoes on, stand with
your weight on both feet and knees bent. In this position,
your feet will be at their widest. Your shoes should feel
snug but not pinch. You should also feel the block ‘cupping’ your
toes. In addition, you should feel the little toe joint,
the big toe joint and the center of the heel on the floor
in this position. |
| Next, place one foot en Pointe
without transferring body weight. If the outer sole of
the shoe remains flat against the pad of your heel, your
shoe is the right width for you. If your sole twists away
from your foot, the shoe is too narrow. At this time, you
should also check that the block completely covers the
toe joints. |
| To check the length of the shoe,
go en Pointe on both feet and transfer your body-weight
onto your toes. If the outer sole of the shoe extends beyond
the pad of your heel, the shoe is too long. |
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Check block:
Check that the block
covers the toe joints. |
Too narrow:
The sole twists
away from foot. |
Too long:
The sole extends
beyond the heel. |
Correct fit:
Shoes are snug
but do not pinch. |
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