Width In order that the pointe shoe fits a foot perfectly, Grishko manufactures pointe shoes in 5 different widths. Remember that foot heat stretches the shoe fabric while dancing, and in a couple of hours the pointe shoe will take the form of your forefoot.
Shoe sizes 1 to 8.5 (UK)
The five width options of Grishko pointe shoe are:
x - very narrow
xx - narrow
xxx - medium
xxxx - wide
xxxxx - very wide
The five shank options of Grishko pointe shoe are:
SS - super soft shank
S - soft shank
M - medium shank
H - hard shank
SH - super hard shank
You can have almost any modification of a Pointe shoe made for feet with specific needs at very little extra cost.
You have the opportunity to create a pointe shoe just for you. All Grishko pointe shoes can be altered to meet your specific needs.
insert an elastic drawstring
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•the height of the side quarters
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•the length of the vamp
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•the height of the heel
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•the shape of the vamp cut (V or U)
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•A Vegan alternative is available
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•Canvas instead of Satin
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•Please allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
The majority of shoes, (Medium and Hard) shanks are in stock for immediate dispatch.
The Grishko Pointe shoe can be made in coloured satin:- White, Yellow, Black, Blue, Burgundy, Dark Green, Violet and Red
Vegan Pointe Shoes
Vegan shoes are made with a cellulose sole in place of the suede sole normally used. Any Grishko canvas slipper can also be made with this sole. Pointe shoes that can be made vegan include those with suede soles only: 2007 series (2007, Pro and ProFlex), Miracle and Maya.
All Grishko pointe shoes are made with non-animal-based and non-toxic glue. staff at the Moscow factory often taste the glue to show customers that it is even edible!
