Measuring Length and Width
Place a piece of paper on the floor in front of the dancer. Have the dancer place their foot on the paper making sure that the foot and the shin are at a 90 degree angle.
Take a pencil to trace around the foot keeping the pencil perpendicular to the paper.
Repeat with the other foot
Use tape measure to find the length at its longest point, and width at its widest point and mark the numbers on the paper.
Use the sizing chart to find the dancer’s shoe size.
*These size conversion charts are meant to be a starting point in the fitting process and cannot replace an in-person fitting. Each brand and model have variations that are unique to its fit as well as slight variations within the model according to the maker. The sizing chart does not take into account the dancer’s preference, skill level, padding preferences, skin sensitivity, weight, height, past and current injuries and good and bad habits.
Other tips:
Feet tend to swell throughout the day so taking measurements towards the end of the day or after dance class will give the most accurate fitting.
Always measure both feet as most people have 2 different sizes.
Padding makes a big difference in size and width. Make sure the dancer is fitted with the padding intended to wear with the shoes.
Length
Width
Comparing of Recommended Models
Tapered to broad box
Tapered
Bloch: Axi Stretch
Gaynor Minden: 3 Box
Nikolay/Grishko: 3007
RP Collection: Akoya
R-Class:
FR Duval: Professional 3.0
Moderately Tapered
Bloch: Heritage, Synthesis, Dramatica II
Capezio: Kylee
Freed: Studio Pro, Classic, Classic Pro, Studio,
Gaynor Minden: 3+ Box
Merlet: Belle
Nikolay/Grishko: Nova, Dream Pointe 2007, Miracle
Russian Pointe: Baroque
FR Duval: American, Professional 4.0
Broad
Bloch: Hannah, Whisper, European Balance, Eurostretch
Capezio: Ava, Ava Strong
Freed: Studio II, Classic Pro 90, Classic Wing Block
Gaynor Minden: 4 Box
Merlet: Diva, Chloe
Nikolay/Grishko: Smart Pointe, Tamara, Victory
Repetto: La Carlotta
RP Collection: Mabe
R-Class: CL-70 RC
Narrowest to widest
*Categorized by its standard width. Depending on the brand and model, there are 3-8 different widths available per model.
Narrow
Bloch: Hannah, Axi Stretch
Capezio: Kylee
Freed: Studio
Gaynor Minden: Sleek
Nikolay/Grishko: 3007, Nova, Dream Pointe, Miracle
RP Collection: Akoya
R-Class:
FR Duval: Professional 3.0
Medium
Bloch: Heritage, Synthesis, Dramatica II
Freed: Studio Pro, Classic, Classic Pro
Gaynor Minden: Sculpted
Merlet: Belle
Nikolay/Grishko: Smart Pointe, Stream Pointe
RP Collection: Baroque
R-Class: CL 70 RC
Wide
Bloch: Whisper, European Balance, Eurostretch
Capezio: Ava, Ava Strong
Freed: Studio II, Classic Pro 90, Classic Wing Block
Gaynor Minden: Classic
Merlet: Diva, Chloe
Nikolay/Grishko: Tamara, Victory
Repetto: La Carlotta
RP Collection: mabe
R-Class:
Roundest to flattest platform
Round
Repetto: La Carlotta
Tilted
Capezio: Ava, Ava Strong
Freed: Studio Pro, Classic, Classic Pro, Studio, Studio II, Classic Wing Block
Flat
Bloch: Hannah, Whisper, European Balance, Eurostretch, Axi Stretch, Heritage, Synthesis, Dramatica II
Capezio: Kylee
Freed: Classic Pro 90
Gaynor Minden: All
Merlet: Belle, Diva, Chloe
Nikolay/Grishko: 3007, Nova, Dream Pointe, Miracle, Smart Pointe, Stream Pointe, Tamara, Victory
Russian Pointe: Akoya, Baroque, Mabe
R-Class:
FR Duval: ALL
Softest to hardest glue
*Categorized by their standard shank. Many of these models have harder or softer shanks available.
Soft
Bloch: Hannah, Whisper, Eurostretch
Capezio: Kylee
Freed: Classic, Classic Pro, Classic Pro 90
Merlet: Belle
Nikolay/Grishko: Miracle, Smart Pointe, Stream Pointe, Super Triumph
R-Class: RC-31
Medium
Bloch: European Balance, Axi Stretch, Heritage, Dramatica II
Capezio: Ava
Freed: Studio Pro, Studio, Studio II, Classic Wing Block
Merlet: Diva, Chloe
Nikolay/Grishko: Nova, Dream Pointe, Victory
Repetto: La Carlotta
RP Collection: Baroque, Akoya, Mabe
Hard
Bloch: Synthesis
Capezio: Ava Strong
Nikolay/Grishko: 3007
R-Class: RC 30
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