New Suffolk Pointe shoes breaking in

These are my newist shoes before I sewed my elastics on. This was the first time I wore them so they really aren't broken in! I know I don't really get on my box sometimes. Believe me, once I wear them a little I have NO problem getting over! Also, sorry if the steps look a little awkward. There isn't any space in my apartment to dance! And my fifth position is very sloppy in the echappes...oh well! What do you think?
They are suffolk graduate (or apprentice)
I've been on pointe for 2 years and these are my 6th pointe shoes.

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[pieintheskyBEOTCH]

Ahhh, I love the sound of new pointe shoes. <3 I can't wait until I get mine!

My street shoe size is a 10 (U.S. fitting)... Do you think my size is too big for pointe shoes? I don't want to look like a dork with huge feet on stage. :(

[madidancer121]

@pieintheskyBEOTCH Definitely not. I'm a US fitting 11 and have friends with around 9.5-10 and their feet look fine (if they use them correctly). Good luck!

[pieintheskyBEOTCH]

@madidancer121 Thanks so much! I can't wait until I get my pointe shoes! AAgh I want them so bad haha :] Is it true that your feet hurt really bad in pointe shoes? My friend always has blisters on her feet.. and I mean she has blisters all OVER her feet... but I thought that might be just because of a bad fitting? Idk. But is it true pointe shoes hurt a lot? Oh and is it true that it's easier to turn in pointe shoes than it is on flat? Thanks for all of your help!

[madidancer121]

@pieintheskyBEOTCH

Pointe definitely isn't the most comfortable thing in the world, but if your shoes fit well and you pull up out of your shoes, it's much better. Most important is fit, really. Also if your friend doesn't wear padding that could have something to do with it since the inside of pointe shoes are pretty rough.

As for turning, it's easier and harder. It's kind of more scary, but you can do multiples a lot easier if you're really on your leg because you're flat on the platform

[pieintheskyBEOTCH]

@madidancer121 Yeah she doesn't really have padding... she just uses lamb's wool in the inside of her shoes... but yeah the more modern day padding probably works better i would guess... and yeah thats what i thought for the turning en pointe.... so basically when i get my pointe shoes and im doing pirouettes, i'll be able to do multiples easier if i can balance well en pointe?

[madidancer121]

@pieintheskyBEOTCH Ehh...I wouldn't really say it would be easier to do multiples. It's a lot scarier and harder to get up there all placed right. If you try to do a pirouette right when you get your pointe shoes I would most likely think it wouldn't really work. You have to really work up to them. :)

But theoretically, it should be "easier" because there's less friction. IS it really easier? I wouldn't say that. But everyone's experience is different.

[pieintheskyBEOTCH]

@madidancer121 Hmm good point good point....well I'll keep that in mind. Maybe when I'm closer to getting pointe shoes i'll post some videos up and you could give me more tips. I really appreciate your help. Thanks so much! :)

[madidancer121]

@nomadseawolf

When I bought them I think they were 89.00 USD

[nomadseawolf]

What do they cost? I'm just curious and in awe.

[madidancer121]

@msmarissa909

Thank you for the kind words!

My right leg has much more anatomical turnout and also the strength to hold it. I'm always working my left leg much harder, but it's very stubborn!