If all this 'deconstruction' is needed, why cant the company make the shoes differently? Surely a company like Bloch should investigate what exactly the dancers expect and need in a shoe, before making it?
Very late, but as far as I know, it's not really possible. I'm not a ballerina but I've seen quite a few videos. From what I've seen, everyone has their own way of "breaking" the shoe, because each feet is different. Not everyone has same shape/arcs for the their feet. People like different aspects in their shoes, so they break it in a way that fits their anatomy/needs. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong.
