HOW I BREAK IN MY POINTE SHOES!
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2018
- Morning my wonderful dancers! HERE ARE MY TIPS AND TRICKS of how I break in my pointe shoes - I hope you all learn something new xx Comment your favourite tip! Lots of love, CD X
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*When you don't do ballet/pointe but u continue watching it*
Xx wolfiestar xX my heart is willing but my body is weak
I wanna do ballet but pointe shoes hurt
Flame5166 I do point and I’m 12 and it’s hurts so much me feet are killing me cuz I did it yesterday. Also point and ballet are different not being rude cuz some people don’t know
@@bryonysimpson5992 yea
Bryony Simpson if you find vids on UA-cam, the ages 11-12 are the ages when you get more injuries (found in a lot of vids). Or your either wearing the wrong shoes. If it’s your toes then wear extra protection and pads for it. These are just tips please don’t kill me 😅
Beginners, please do not attempt to break in your first pair of shoes before the first class! You want the shoe to be completely raw for the very first lesson so that the teacher can see how they look on you before you do anything to them.
Good luck and stay safe xx
I know thanks though
Ty
Kali Phillips ikr I didn’t and she made me throw them out
Kali Phillips thanks for the advice!
Aw sorry that sucks :|
"How do you break in your shoes?"
"I beat the living crud out of them"
Beat the devil out of them
pretty much
"Just, beat the devil outta them." -Bob Ross
Yeah pretty much lol
gen101394 lmao
To be honest I don't dance... I'm just curious lol
Jasmine Gutierrez same 😂
Same hhh
Sme😂
Jasmine Gutierrez lol
Jemma Layton
Sry i dont want to be that one comment but I am lol
"En pointe" =)
I used to love crushing my new shoes. I only started ballet at 24 years old, so I had a late start. That did not stop me from doing what I could. I would never get to be professional level, but I did dance on my toes, and mostly developed my arch. I was a school teacher and would perform for my students once a year; they loved it. I did teach a small group of girls that were ready for pointe work, even though they started in soft shoes in 1st and 2nd grade. When they were 12 or 13 I had to round up old shoes that would fit most of them. They were like me; grew up in a poor area and could not afford lessons or shoes. They were glad for hand me downs, and still mention being in my dance class even though they are grown now.
fairday2 aww
Could you please let me know if it was harder to learn ballet since you were older than others to start ballet? I'm 13 and I really want to learn ballet, but I'm kind of scared to have to train with people younger than me. I don't want to get to a professional level, but I do want to learn the basics at least. How many hours did you train? Did you get to spend extra time in the studio to practice? It would be wonderful if you could reply to this. I would really appreciate it.:)
@@sameensuhaib648 You'll find that even if you start with younger people, you will move up way quicker than them, especially if you put in a little extra work. Once you get the basics you will start to move really fast!
sameen suhaib i just started 2 weeks ago and i’m 16, best decision i ever made. i love it so much and it’s so fun, it’s really hard to get used to but i am getting used to it and i’m putting in the work and seeing myself get better. i started with people in my age group but it’s a really mixed ability class but either way, definitely start.
you’re incredible for this and thank you for sharing. i’m 20 almost 21 and i’ve been wanting to start ballet but couldn’t find adult classes and i was scared that i was too old, you’ve really inspired me to truly start and email some places in my area.
If you're going en pointe for the first time and you've just gotten your pointe shoes please please don't do this. It's is important for a beginner to let your feet break the shoes in naturally. What Claudia is doing is strictly for a professional level once you've been working in the shoes for a while. By doing this you won't be building the muscle or strengthening your feet. Please don't do this unless you've been told by your teacher and especially if you're on your very first pair.
Amalia Juros you still need to break them in slightly otherwise you can injure yourself
Not for a beginner though. You should let your feet do the work, thats when you risk injuring yourself
@@amaliajuros2997 not always. You still want to soften it a bit. So many ballet dancers I know took the advice to not do anything and ended up injuring themselves from it.
Do whatever is best for yourself but I recommend breaking them in a bit then leaving the rest naturally (for your first pair)
Thanks for that comment! I'm going on pointe soon, and this will be really helpful. However, I do feel like I should at least break them in just a bit.
I don’t dance and I think ASMR is kinda weird but I need an ASMR video of someone breaking in their pointe shoes.
This is why i watch these lol
There are some, actually
Same
lmfaoooo if i did one it would just be loud banging and cracking for 10 minutes straight
I just hammer the life out of my shoes
Her: " I have quite wide feet"
Me: *Knowing that she's the only person that said they have wide feet, so i can relate*
Me:* happily Cries in Wide Feet *
1eafy Gre3nz I’m a xxxx but I’m only a size 6
@@weewooweewooweewoo i’m a 7 M XXXXX 💀
I'm not a dancer but I find these things incredibly interesting,so with that being said,why do the shoes come so stiff/hard?
Katarina Ortiz they don’t necessarily. The shank of a shoe comes in varying stiffness, and it depends on the preference of the dancer. Many need a fair bit of stiffness BUT also need the shank to give more easily at a certain point, hence “breaking” the shoe. This is something a dancer learns with experience and is individual to her and her foot.
Also, depending on the style of shoe, the shank comes in a certain shape. It's important for the shank to eventually mold a little more to the dancer's arch so that they have more support. Since every dancer's foot shape is slightly different, there's never going to be a perfectly shaped shank. If the shank starts relatively stiff, it can be changed to fit the dancer, rather than the dancer changing her style/technique to fit the shoe.
Katarina Ortiz because I guess that means that you can break it in to your liking
while the other things mentioned are correct, it also is very important that the arch of the foot and the ankle are well supported. this means they have to be stiff to support the dancers foot. when a pointe shoe is deemed "dead" (dead means it is unsafe to use anymore), it is mainly because the box and/or the shank got too soft to support the dancers weight correctly and safely.
They need to support your foot when you go up
oh my gosh her arches!!! theyre absolutely beautiful im stunned
I really wish I could’ve seen this video while I was still dancing on pointe! I always had such problems with my shoes not breaking in and getting pain on the side of my big toe. These tips and the product you recommended would have been so helpful!
Please do a video on tips for starting ballet late and becoming professional xx
I've added this onto my video ideas list beautiful xxx
Claudia Dean Coaching Thank you, I have the same issue as I started when I was 8 and I am now 13
Yay!
Not going to happen.
whataboutredlorry lmao it can
I've already tested a product like the orthotics. It's american and it's called Perfect fit pointe shoe inserts. They are just the same and are really good, the only "bad" thing is that you have to mold a new pair of inserts everytime you change pointe shoe (brand, or simply the shape of the box, because it's molded to your foot according to the type of pointe shoe you wear)
i'm guessing you can't re-mold pairs then?
I have those inserts and I love them!
It is so interesting how the preparations can vary person to person. I never step on my shoes, I need as high crown as I can possibly get. Also I never needed to break in the arch other that to do a few exercises in the shoes (I like having quite hard shank). But the demi-pointe bending is very important step I think.
There are so many different ways xxx
oh my goodness i was nearly not going to watch thsi video but I am so glad I did because breaking in my pointe shoes at the 3/4 mark has been LIFE changing! everything just looks so much nicer and it even feels nicer to be en pointe
YAY beautiful, I'm glad xo
Timing again Claudia!! :-D I've literally just got my first pair (so exciting), sewed the ribbons and now thinking about the breaking in business :-D
I don't think I've ever heard anyone say not to be bend the middle, very thankful for that. I'm sure that's what I would have done...
Lovely to see you up there :-) x
Fun fact many of the techniques for breaking in point shoes also work for Dr martens
Call me Your Dai5y wow lol
Lmao fr 😂 I have to step on mine so its not so hard
yay! I was really having a hard time breaking in my shoes, cause I wasnt sure if I was doing the right thing☹️thankyou for this vid!❤️love you claudia!❤️💯
❤️❤️ no worries, love you too!!
Omg you are brilliant 😍. That was so helpful! My pointe shoes were actually burnt at a huge fire in Greece about a month ago. Now I have got to get new ones. That means I have to break em in so I keep up with the other girls whose shoes will be softer bc they will be the same as last year. Thank u so much for your help!!!❤️💘
I love watching Claudia!😊 All her videos have helped me in some way!!❤️❤️
Beautiful arches and feet!! Thank you, Claudia, I broke 2 pairs of shoes in while watching your video!!
thank you so much, and that's awesome!! ❤️
Agnes Huskey I
I break my shoes all the time they always snap
Hi, Claudia. You are gorgeous. I love your accent. I also love your nails. I loved watching this video. Thanks so much.
I just got my pointe shoes and I'm going to start dancing en pointe when I get to grade 5 which will be next week! I can't wait xx
Thx Claudia I just got a new pair of pointe shoes there heratage as well and I’ve never known how to break them in until today
Just got some new pointe shoes, this will really help! Thankyou!☺️
Let me know how you go xxx
I broken in 3 pair of pointe shoe with this video thank you so much
YAY that's awesome xxx
this is sooo helpful, love you!!
Thank You so much Claudia, I just got my NEW point shoes and I am defendant getting the EPO'S cause I suffer from big toe pain as well
Awesome video!!! I was wondering what age you went en pointe?
You just hit 100k well done!Xxx
Yay thank you ❤️❤️
I always watch your videos when preparing pointe shoes and it's soooo helpful!! Thank you for your tips n tricks
thank you so much!! xx
omg thank you for the new toe pad recommendation, last year i was clara in the nutcracker and we had 3 showings of it and my feet were in so much pain
Sewing my pointe shoes while watching this :)👍🏼
why am I watching this I don't even do ballet...
😂
Thank u so much this helped a lot cos I got my first ever pair of pointe shoes the other day
OMG Yes on the big toe pain!!! I have been using jelly tips for years, but I will def be looking these up!!!
Woah whenyou said "break in your shoes" I didn't think you literally meant it! :)
Are ballerinas good at walking in heels? 🤔 just wondering
Vicktoria Blue sometimes...unless you are clumsy like me 💁
N DiPasquale oh okay 😂😂good to know
We don’t really wear heals because we don’t want to put our ankles are more or a risk
I would say yes just because we generally have good balance!
I do ballet and i can't walk in heels to save my life, doesn't help that my ankles like to give way sometimes. 😂😂
Her snorts and giggles are adorable, so cute.
YESSSSSS this is sooooooo helpful!!! Thank you so much!!! I might even but the new toe pads!!!
This was super helpful
P.S
I have Bloch heritage too🥰😍😘
Really help!! Thanks❤️💥
YAY no worries ❤️❤️
My dreams is to became a dancer, and thanks to you I have improved
Thank you so much for the tips Claudia❤️💗👌😊
I just got onto pointe and I’m so excited so I’m bing watching pointe videos
Those pointe shoes are so pretty 😍unfortunately im wearing the wrong pointe shoes to my feet shape so im always in a lot of pain 😭
Alissa Lima that must hurt have you tried getting new ones
lps blossom im saving money to get a new pair, here in Brazil pointe shoes are very expensive
I bought something similar to your EPOs called perfect pointe and they also relieved me completely from big toe pain. I do have a question, though... would you recommend them for pointe beginners? Do you feel that by making it easier it takes away the strength factor a beginner needs to develop in order to be able to dance en pointe and not get injured? I showed them to my teacher and she’s also curious about this. I believe this is sort of a new technology that should help prevent injury yet I’m not completely sure how.
Aly Cross I’m also a beginner on pointe(but a long time dancer) and have wanted to try these toe pads as well. I don’t necessarily think they would take away from the strengthening aspect of pointe work, your feet are still moving as they would and working as they would. The way I’ve heard these custom pads explained is that they distribute the pressure from your body weight more evenly across your metatarsals and toes, so you don’t get those pressure points which cause pain. I think as far as strengthening it wouldn’t hold you back any, but it may take a bit to get used to the feeling.
I’m curious as to what foot type you have, I have Egyptian, pretty tapered toes with very wide metatarsals and and curious if I would get the same great results
Kaila Jo that’s so interesting! I also have Egyptian feet, tapered toes and wide metatarsals (mostly because of bunions) BUT my feet are highly compressible so when I go up en pointe I sink so much on my big toe that it’s impossible for me to not use any padding (before perfect pointe I wore single-toe silicone covers yet they took up some space and my shoes always seem to feel short) and I’ve been wearing Gaynor Mindens! I tried regular pointe shoes and not using padding was impossible but I couldn’t feel the floor 🤦🏽♀️ it’s a pain... I’m a street size 7 and I’m wearing an 8.5 (tapered box, high vamp because by big toe is quite long, extra flex shank and high heel)
I’ve also been told that Gaynors should be worn alternating with regular pointe shoes because they “help” a bit, yet I’m not sure if that’s true about the softer shanks. I’m going to get fitted for Blochs in about a month and see how that goes with the perfect pointe inserts which feel almost like heaven, hehe! I would also like to try these EPOs, though... hope they have them in the US!
Aly Cross I feel like we have the same feet lol!! I’ve never tried gaynors but my current shoes are grishko nova pro-flex and they have changed the game for me!! I’ve gone through SO many different kinds of shoe because I never feel like the box fits me correctly. If you find a pair of blochs that work for you please let me know what style they are!!
Kaila Jo I sure will!!
Aly Cross I'm a beginner too and because my second toe is larger I was in soo much pain trying to get on pointem so I bought the perfect fit pointe too and I can dance on them so comfortably now! It doesn't interfere at all and you still have to build your strength. I will never ever go on pointe without them. I'm in no pain at all and even my classmates get sore feet after a while but not me. Definately recommend them!
She’s sooo funny this an interesting approach to breaking in point shoes I’ve always done it so differently
I can say that as a former dancer- even for me. This video was very helpful as I would like to do ballet again. It’s truly beautiful style of dance and I can’t go break in my first pair of pointe💞
Please do a advanced point bar!!love you ❤️❤️❤️ sewing my point shoes wall watching tried every single thing love it
love you xx ❤️
ilove yo😅😅
Hey Claudia, what about Gaynor pointe shoe ?
I love your advices, you are the best ❤️
I'm getting my first pair of pointe shoes either this week or next! So this video is very helpful💓
9:26 the best voice crack everrrrr 😂
knEEEe
For those en pointe... would you recommend the stretchy ribbon or the normal ribbon? (First pair of pointe shoes!!)
Sydney personally I prefer the normal ribbon because I think its easier to untie when you take your shoes off. Especially if you have quick changes from pointe shoes to other shoes! However I know a bunch of girls at my studio prefer the stretchy ribbons! It’s totally preference! Good luck with your first pair! (ps don’t break in your first pair of shoes like this video. break them in naturally in class to strengthen your arch and feet muscles! unless your teacher tells you otherwise!) :)
@@paigeberzinski3320
Thanks!
Thanks! Mine are already Broken in but the left one was more stif than the other and this really helped!!!
OMG! My friend and me get horrible blisters from point! I have not tried the pads but i am going to rev am and this to her!!!! Thank you! 😀😊
Those are the EXACT SIZE, BRAND, AND EVERYTHING as mine. I wear the exact same shoes 😂
Omg same! **2years later 😂😂
OMG this is perfect as i just got my first pair of pointe shoes :)
Oh amazing!!! ❤️
OMGee ,those orthotics look amazing!!! No pain? Need these!!!!
I’m about to get point shoes! This will really help thank you so much❤️
You should do pointe shoe braking ASMR!
I do ballet and I have 5 years to do point
I got MY POINT SHOES i got Bloch heritage single x and I LOVE pointe! It’s amazing and I’m doing super well.
Don't do ballet but it's nice to have knowledge....and much more respect for the dancers!!
I've learnt ballet when I was 8 and then i quit, now I'm 21 and I'm dying to learn again, is it to late?
No, its never too late to start also you can never be too old to do ballet either. 😊💃
It's never too late!
Never too late to dance, but it’s too late to have a career
It is never too late! My mom had my sister and I and went back to dancing at the age of 38! She is still dancing now at 52!!!
I don't have children yet but if I have a daughter I'd love for her to do ballet. What's a good age to start? (P.S.: I wouldn't force her for my selfish wants.)
Around 3
3-4
Thanks for the advice.
I started dance when I was 4. I'm now 19 and still doing (and loving) it!
I was 7, when I started ballet, and I'm now 15, so you don't have to be that young to start :)
Thanks babe really helpful x
Thanks so much! I don’t do pointe yet but i like to kinda prepare myself!!!
I slam mine in a door it works lol
I'm sorry this is so weird by my favourite shoe is also heritage and I wear a 5.5XXX...how funny! I was a pointe shoe fitter for a few years and I think I fit exactly two dancers into that size and style.
they're incredible xx
I love how you say hi dancers. I'm starting back at dance on Thursday and I'm so excited. I haven't been for 4 years and I'm now 15. Any tips???
I’m going to get my first pointe shoes in 3 days I’m so excited!!!
When ballerinas hit the shoes a lot all I think is my mental breakdown hitting me
BIG TOE PAIN
sry lol
I am here for the cracking sounds of their shoes 🥰
The sound is just so satisfying
Wow! U have such a beautiful feet, Claudia! 😍
I was wondering... how long do ur Ppointe shoes lasts when u do all of this stuff to them? I ask bcs i like a hard shank (I use La Carlotta hard, from Repetto), and I have to buy a new one every month (I'm not a pro... have classes 4-5 days/week).
Love ur channel, it's very helpful! Kisses from Brazil. Bianca. 😘
"so dancers" lol, not even a dancer, i just enjoy these vids.
Same
I love your hacks it is very useful for beginners and as well as for professionals
Thanks to you, I can do 10 fouettés now😁❤️ just watching your videos
I wanna be a ballerina so bad! But I'm 14 so I can't do it 😢
Arvilyn Nicerio honey I started at 17 and at 19 I got my first pointe shoes. It’s not too late, there are even people who’ve started in their 30’s. Find a studio with a beginner teens class if you can. Or talk with a studio about your options
Once you’ve got a studio all you need is hard work and dedication
Wow thank you so much 😘
I feel the exact same! I did it when I was super duper little, but I stopped. I was so little I don't even remember why I did. Either way, I hope you start. It's never too late to dance.
Wow thank you guys for the support I'm starting right now I watch a lot of stretching routine and it's so hard but I will do my best to reach my goals
U can still do it trust me I started ballet at 13 and went up on pointe at 14 and my friend started ballet at 15 and went up on pointe at 16 it is definitely not to late
The way she stretched her feet made my feet hurt😭😂
Thank you SO much! This helped infinity +1! One question, how much do the epo’s cost?
Love this. I did it to my point shoes and it worked
If you do so much to the shoes why dont the shoe manufacturers make them in that way? Can you have them custom made complete with your hacks?
Because someone else would break their shoes differently. Every dancer does this differently, because every dancer has different feet, moves differently and has different requirements.
No, because this is just a slight jumpstart to those shoes fitting her well. They will become a second skin for her very soon after a few days of dancing
Her platform shoes...
WHAT ARE THOOOOOOSSSSEEEEEE😭😭😭
They are dance trainers! Lots of dance teachers where them x
you're not funny..
XObunny chanOX who said I was sweetie?
XObunny chanOX Please get a life if she thinks she’s funny just live with it honey.
AthenaDia ty sis👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love love love my pointe shoes but I never actually broke in them! Thank God I found your video now I finally can❤️❤️
Thank you sooo much I’m going on pointe and I need as much info as possible
I want to start doing dance and I remember when I was a kid I wore my moms old pointe shoes and it was so much fun and I actually want to start doing ballet 🩰 so yea
Loveddddd it 😎😎😍😘😂
Really helpful video Claudia. Thank you. What do you suggest for those dancers who need to make their pointe shoes last because of the expense. I teach in South Africa and bloch pointe shoes are really expensive because they are imported.
Hopefully I should be going en pointe soon!! My dance teacher told me that my feet and arches are getting stronger every week!! Xx
Thank you ! It was extremely helpful and I love your new leotards 😍😍😍
YAY thank you so much!! ❤️
So satisfying to watch
Wow, that was a proper bend 😮
I’m new here and I enjoy watching anything about ballet/any type of dancing and I just love watching your videos no
THANK YOU!!! I CAN DANCE NOW!
Love your shoes and arch!!👍
thank you this is soooo helpful
I just got my first pair of point shoes and I’m so excited and I needed some tips
I’m knew to this😂
ok, thank you, truly appresiataed i am having a point solo soon so m excited! thank you.