Grishko Pointe Shoes for Narrow Feet

Fitting pointe shoes is tricky, especially for dancers with narrow feet. If you require a narrow width, you'll probably have to try on several pairs of pointe shoes before finding a brand of pointe shoes that fits your narrow feet. You can streamline this process by knowing a few models of pointe shoes specifically tailored for narrow feet. Not all narrow feet are built the same, so it helps to know whether you have high or low arches, long or short toes and tapered or square shaped feet. Grishko is the master at producing pointe shoes that fit unusually shaped feet. The company sells multiple models of narrow width pointe shoes built to accommodate a range of narrow feet. Here are a few selections of Grishko pointe shoes built for the narrow width ballet dancer.

Vaganova Grishko Pointe Shoes

Grishko Vaganova pointe shoes feature narrow width toe platforms, deep vamps and tapered boxes. These features are well suited for dancers with narrow feet. Grishko Vaganova pointe shoes work especially well for narrow feet in which the second toe is longer than the first-a foot shape rarely accommodated for by pointe shoes. The narrow width pointe shoes come in five shanks, ranging from super soft to super hard.

Ulanova II Grishko Pointe Shoes

The narrow width, tapered shape and deep vamp of Ulanova II Grishko pointe shoes are almost identical to the features of the previously mentioned Vaganova Grishko pointe shoes. Like the Grishko Vaganova, the Grishko Ulanova II is ideal for dancers with narrow feet and long toes. The difference between the two models is that Grishko Ulanovas are Eleve model pointe shoes and the Vaganovas are Releve model ballet shoes. Eleve pointe shoes are designed for dancers who roll up en pointe. In contrast, Grishko Vaganovas are Releve models, meant for Russian style dancers who spring en pointe. Since these two models of narrow width pointe shoes are built for different styles of ballet, it is important to know which style you'll be dancing before choosing your pointe shoes.

Customized Grishko Pointe Shoes

Dancers with specific fitting needs can order customized Grishko pointe shoes. If you have extremely narrow feet, you can order your preferred model in the ultra narrow width of 0X. This narrow width falls outside the normal range supplied by most dance shoe manufacturers. Other customization options for Grishko pointe shoes include vamp length, vamp shape, heel height, side height and the texture of the sole (scoured or scratched). Custom shoes take longer to ship than traditional models, but the comfort found in wearing properly fitted pointe shoes is well worth the wait.