F.R. Duval® Pointe Shoes

The F.R. Duval® Pointe Shoes were designed in Paris and customized in Hungary by highly qualified pointe shoe makers for European Ballet companies.

The brand’s founder, “F.R. Duval®,” Franck Raoul-Duval, a young man from the French aristocracy, In 1982, he introduced the first of a long line of innovative footwear designs, including the iconic and world-famous “split-sole ballet slipper.” After many trials and adjustments, the split-sole ballet shoe “Pro1” was born. At the Paris Expo in 1994, this split-sole ballet shoe caused a great sensation and won numerous applause. It was called the biggest revolution and innovation in the world.

As a result of 40 years of continuous development and meticulous attention to detail, the F.R. Duval® brand now offers a wide range of highly technical ballet shoes and collaborates with over 200 professional ballet dance companies and theaters worldwide, providing customized stage performance products for professional dancers.