Here's a link to an article in the Australian Dance Magazine describing a molded pointe shoe padding known as *En Pointe Orthotics* or EPO.
Basically it's a custom-molded orthotic that helps support the toes and distribute the dancer's weight evenly across the foot. It sounds like a really great invention. Give the article a read and let me know what y'all think about it.
Basically it's a custom-molded orthotic that helps support the toes and distribute the dancer's weight evenly across the foot. It sounds like a really great invention. Give the article a read and let me know what y'all think about it.
I wonder how well these orthotics for pointe shoes work. I have little actual experience dancing in pointe shoes, so I am not able to form much of an opinion except to say that in theory, the orthotics sound like a good idea. However in reality, I don't know how the orthotics would affect a dancer's feel of the floor, technique, etc. I would love to hear from an experienced pointe dancer who has tried these orthotics.
ReplyDeleteCalling them orthotics is misleading - they're custom made padding, nothing more. As padding, they are a great idea - but they are expensive. You can get exactly the same thing in a kit which you buy and you make the padding yourself. It's called the PerfectFit Pointe shoe insert and you'll find it at Perfectfitpointe.com.
ReplyDeleteI meant to add, if you are worried about floor feel etc, the beauty of the kit is that you can experiment. You can always trim bits off, or buy a new kit and try again. Whereas with the "professionally fitted" one, it's cost you so much, you'd be reluctant to mess with it.
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