PerfectFit Pointe Shoe Inserts - Molding Process Tutorial 

I find ballet REALLY interesting, that I'm starting to want a Pointe shoe 😊

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Abbey Alves I was watching a bunny getting a bath xD

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Saammmeeee tho

Gwendolyn Sheperd same but I'm a modern and hip-hop dancer

cool! showdance is actually a mix between ballet and hip-hop.

I love it. same as me I am not a ballerina. if you love it comments for me

and it is int

its interesting

silly bear only you have the answer

silly bear same I've just always wanted to dance so I watch these videos all the time

silly bear same lol. i danced when I was younger but i never danced on point

I’ve never been a dancer but for some reason I’m fascinated by pointe shoes- fitting, breaking in, whatever. I’ve always loved watching ballet, so it’s interesting to know some behind-the-scenes stuff.

Lol same but I have a passion for it so I do anyway

theres no way you could feel the floor or use your toes with these things. don't waste your money

Two part silicone putty should be cheaper at a harware store or online.

Affan Edukidtoy

BALLERINA!! and btw no kids are ballerinas, a ballerina is actually only a principal dancer in a ballet company. and also our feet "swell" (we get blisters and stuff) with this stuff. YOURE PUTTING ALL YOUR BODY WEIGHT ON YOUR TOES. get your facts right before you comment.

Amanda Rose why did you have to be so rude in that comment. It's not like that stuff is common knowledge. Plus she commented a year ago. It's not that big of a deal.

Amanda Rose Jeez she is just a kid calm down

Mandi technically your weight is on your ankles and the shoe suspends your toes

Homesteadmommy62 I was thinking the same thing... lamb's wool is all we had.

Even 15 years ago!!! This is amazing!!!

WORD!!

Damn Straight!

I have the 3. black belt in Taekwondo and switched to ballet

EvE Lovedancing wonder if it will prevent ugly feet in the long run! Such a beautiful art to get such sad looking feet after years of dancing!

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Hi Laura! Yes, we can ship to the Netherlands! Send an email with a request to info@perfectfitpointe.com, and we can configure it as an option during checkout! :)

PerfectFit Pointe Thank you for your help!

I would love some pro or pro teachers to comment on this please do blessing or curse , how does giselle feele the floor , just a comment feel free to complain.

#PerfectFit Pointe Hi. I am having a fairly bad problem with my point shoes. The problem is that my big toe is much longer than my other toes. Causing the big toe being the only toe at the end of the point shoe.Do you think this product would fix my problem? @PerfectFit Pointe

Yes, the PerfectFit Inserts would be ideal for this problem! They're designed to more evenly distribute weight across all your toes by filling in the voids in the shoe box.

Your pointe shoes will still break in as normal! And because the inserts are flexible, they will be able to flex as the shoe breaks in (i.e., the crown flattens). While a pointe shoe will really only mold to your foot where the box is quite thin (higher up the vamp and around the wings), the inserts will mold to your foot from your metatarsals down to your toes.

has it come in yet?

Hello, I was wondering if you receive your molds and how did it work out for you?

Evelyn, you can also read some testimonials on our website if you want to learn about how they've helped many dancers: perfectfitpointe.com/testimonials/

+PerfectFit Pointe actually I was wondering if this would be good for a 10 year old?

Evelyn Grey should you even be on pointe at 10 years old?

Fandom Geek If it were me, I'd keep the ones I already have, in case I switch back. Then I'd make another set.

Iwould assume you'd have to re do it as your feet would sit differently

THEN DEATH

Try layering lambswool (found in drug stores) with a wedge makeup sponge or two in each shoe's toebox (sandwich style with sponge in the middle). The lambswool will mold to your toes. Use that along with shoe insoles to fill up the space. Also, wearing Mary Jane shoes will help you stay in the shoe. Hope this helps.

You shouldn't need to powder your finished inserts -- after you mold them, they'll be good to go, and you can wear them again and again!

PerfectFit Pointe That’s very helpful. Thanks!

You have a couple options here... you could certainly mold in the gel cushion you currently use under your big toe! Another option would be to delay going on to full weight-bearing pointe for the first few minutes... see the question about how to mold the inserts with longer 2nd toes in our FAQ section! :) perfectfitpointe.com/faqs/ (scroll about halfway down the page)

Have you been able to experiment with different styles of pointe shoes, as well? A well-fitted shoe can go a long way in reducing pressure points, and the better fit you start with in the pointe shoe itself, the better. Yes, the PerfectFit inserts are designed to basically adapt your foot to fit whatever shoe you’re wearing, and because the putty flows under your shorter toes, it evens out weight distribution and greatly reduces the chance of bruised toenails on your longest toe. This will greatly help in reducing pressure points, but if you still feel pain on the tip of your longest toe, you could try putting a thin gel layer in the platform of the shoe (like a cut-up piece of an Ouch Pouch, or something similar).

PerfectFit Pointe are point shoes expensive

AGdoll Lover depends on the brand. they usually range from $50-100+. if you havent been cleared to go en pointe by a professional, dont buy them as you could break bones.

Danny Tonnessen DONT....

+Keisha Lau You don't need to remold the inserts every time you buy a new pair of pointe shoes, so long as the size/style/make of your shoe is the same (or quite similar). The success of the design comes from the fact that the insert molds precisely to the shape/position of the foot inside the shoe, and both of those factors would change if you switched to a different shoe size/style. But the inserts are definitely removable, so you can transfer them to a new pair when your old shoes wear out! :) The spacers become permanently encased in the insert once molded, but it would technically be possible to slit the little purple fabric sleeve and pull them out. The turquoise moldable material doesn't adhere to silicon, only porous materials like the fabric. Hope this helps! You can find these answers to these questions and more on our FAQ page: perfectfitpointe.com/faqs/

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Yes, you can definitely continue to wear the PerfectFit inserts in multiple pairs of shoes, as long as the size/style are the same. If you change shoe size or style, it's probably best to remold. You can find more answers to questions like this one at: perfectfitpointe.com/faqs/

Spagettii Angel I am no ballet dancer, but I would imagine a remould would only be nessecary with a change of brand or size. These seem to be marketed at dancers who already know their point shoes and what they like pretty well.

What if you were fitted with a big toe gel sleeve? What do I do with that?

The PerfectFit inserts should negate the need to wear gel toe caps over your big toe, but technically you can mold any non-porous gel accessories into the inserts, and they will pop in/out. Hope this helps!

The inserts provide a highly customized fit inside the pair of pointe shoes they're molded in. Typically we would recommend molding a new pair for a new size or style of shoe unless they are quite similar to the ones the inserts were molded in. You can definitely transfer them from pair to pair of shoes in a consistent size/style!

Hi Cally! Yes, that should be totally fine to mold the inserts in one-month-old pointe shoes. Unless they are already super soft and broken in, that should work out great.

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+nevroth Congrats on re-starting pointe as an adult! The PerfectFit inserts should eliminate the need for all other padding accessories in the shoe (minus spacers, which can be molded into the inserts as desired/needed). They were designed to naturally and proactively provide support under your longest toe by filling space underneath your shorter toes. So yes, no more Big Tips!

Nope, you can keep reusing the same pair of inserts if your pointe shoe size and style are consistent! :)

The inserts will eliminate the need to wear toe caps, since they will naturally offload pressure by filling the space around your pressure points!

MrDunstan1 theoretically yes, but these are designed to comfort the foot for pointe shoes. Being on pointe myself, you are on your toes almost the whole class so it won't help you stay on top of your shoes,but it will comfort the pressure on your foot.

We highly recommend that you do one foot at a time because of the importance of timing. When you mold them one at a time, you have more control and focus over the result, and the moldable material will be nice and fluid when you first put it on your foot so it can flow where it needs to go and escape when needed. You only have to do the molding process once, though, and then you'll be set! :)

PerfectFit Pointe Okay thank you!! :)

You would not need to refit your shoes (assuming you're happy with the current fit of your shoes). The molding material would adapt to fit the available spaces in your shoe. We would recommend using probably only 1/2 of the jars of provided silicone material since the volume of your inserts will be much less than a dancer already wearing a toe pad in your shoe. Feel free to email us at info@perfectfitpointe.com if you have any more questions!

+Breanna Surridge Yes, we would recommend molding a new pair of PerfectFit inserts if you change to a substantially different size, brand, or style of shoe. The success of the design comes from the fact that the insert molds precisely to the shape/position of the foot inside the shoe, and both of those factors would change if you switched to a substantially different shoe size/style. Hope this helps! You can find answers to these questions and more on our FAQ page: perfectfitpointe.com/faqs/

Correct! These inserts replace other padding you might wear in your pointe shoe. You can mold spacers directly into them, so it's all one integrated piece... a lot faster to put on than a multi-step system! :)

+PerfectFit Pointe thank you for responding!

A pointe shoe that fits your foot shape well is the first and most important step, but yes, if you still have a fair amount of pressure in your shoes (which many dancers do), then these inserts would be great to try. The concept is different from a general "padding" solution because the goal is to proactively offload pressure from your typical pressure points by creating a more customized fit.

They are quite durable! It depends on how much you're dancing of course, but we've had professionals wear a single pair for a full season (5-6 months) of fulltime wear, everyday, almost every day!

Great question! Yes, we recommend re-molding a new set of inserts if your shoe brand or size changes significantly since they are fitted precisely to your foot inside a certain shoe. So we advise waiting to mold your inserts if you're experimenting with many different pointe shoes!

Oh. That makes sense... Thank you

Yes, the spacer stays integrated in your molded PerfectFit inserts for as long as you're wearing them. At the time you decide to retire your pair of inserts, you may remove the spacer from the insert by making a slit in the purple spacer sleeve if you would like to reuse them in your next pair.

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no you dummy

Amanda Rose you're just being rude for no reason to a lot of people. If you actually read the comment the actual poster made then you would know that the spaces do stay in place unless they are cut out.

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Good question! I'd say they're a little bit in between... they are definitely firm, not super soft and jelly-like, since their main function is to act as a fitting solution, not as padding. That's how they provide support and make the shoe responsive to your foot. That said, although they are firm, they are definitely flexible... more like the consistency of a rubber ball. Hope that helps!

PerfectFit Pointe Ok, thank you very much :)

You don't have to integrate a spacer if you don't want to. If you wear any lambswool while molding the inserts, it would definitely adhere to the putty. If you would like to mold a spacer in there, we recommend one of the silicone gel kinds featured in the video.

Yes, the PerfectFit inserts help distribute your weight more evenly across the tips of all your toes, thereby relieving pressure on your longest toe (and without adding any extra bulk there).

Ok thank you

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It might sweetie. I would give it a try!

Yes, I think the PerfectFit inserts could definitely help your problem! That's essentially what they are designed to do -- make the the shoe fit your foot perfectly, and provide more even weight distribution over all your toes. They will fill up whatever space is under your shorter toes!

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I got the same problem

Yes, PerfectFit is a great solution for both beginners and advanced dancers alike. Just be sure you're getting fitted by an experienced fitter for your pointe shoes! :)

Hi Michelle! Please send us an email at info@perfectfitpointe.com -- we'd be happy to help!

I guess... might feel weird tho idk

I would assume so, but it may take away your ability to feel the rock

Ich würde das nicht machen. Du wirst die Flexibilität deines vorderfußes komplett einbüßen. Und die Ausübung von Druck an sehr kleinen bouldersteinen etc. wäre meiner Meinung nach fast unmöglich :/

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You wear the inserts directly against your skin, and your tights over your inserts :) (That's where convertible tights come in handy!)

@@PerfectFitPointe ooo right I didnt realise! I normally wear my toe pads outside of tights. Thanks:)

Yes, we recommend that your shoes are slightly broken in (maybe you've worn them for a class or two), so that you can really articulate through the shoe and roll through demi pointe as the inserts mold. The goal is to make sure your foot is moving through all the positions you dance in so that the inserts support you in a full range of motion. Hope this helps! :)

Yes, this can help take the pressure off of your longer second toe! Read in our website FAQ section about how to modify the molding process slightly for this toe type.

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I think you would put the tights over them, not on the inside.

You wear the inserts directly against your skin, and your tights over your inserts :) (That's where convertible tights come in handy!)

You would probably want to you use less than the full jar of putty, but we provide some suggestions like that in our instruction booklet that comes with the kit. :)