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Readers Respond: Ways to Maximize the Life of Pointe Shoes

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Pointe shoes are notorious for having big price tags and short lifespans. What do you do to make your pointe shoes last longer? Do you have any tips or suggestions for extending the lives of your pointes? Share Your Tips

Pointe shoes last longer

I make do to set my pointe shoes on my desk after I dance. I also do put only presure on them when I'M not dancing on them
—Guest Alisha

Breaking Pointe Shoes in

Always switch the shoes onto both feet so you can break in the shoes faster.
—Guest Kristin

Dark DANCE Bag

I always make sure to store my pointe shoes OUTSIDE of my bag when i am not using them.The dark moisture in the bag is like sweating in your pointe shoes the whole time you are not dancing.
—Guest Morgan

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