Pointe Shoe Fitting for Sinking with Ashley Lew

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Sinking in your pointe shoes can lead to bruised toe nails, blisters and other external injuries. Find out what causes the sinking and how to prevent them in our video with Ashley Lew!
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@peneloperose5688 4 года назад

It was so cute in the beginning when Josephine said she almost called Ashley her daughter and then Ashley said that she was her pointe shoe mom

@andreawallenberger2668 4 года назад

Just noticed how in the new ones her leg muscles look all properly engaged and she almost looks taller. Alignment baby! When she had the old ones on, everything looked strained, leg muscles and her posture was micro 'hunched" over almost. That's what pain & improper alignment/engagement do. WOW! It's like you see the beauty, strength, alignment and pure relief instantly when she has the right pointes on!!! This is approximately the 16th time I've watched this btw LOL I notice/learn something new every darn time. You rock, Josephine!!! What would we do without you??? Love and light, Andrea, age 57 in 4 days, back to ballet after 40+ years and one if your biggest geekiest most happy appreciative Fans...

@emmalu3862 5 лет назад

I love your relationship with Ashley!

@ThePointeShop 5 лет назад

@84michaelstevens 5 лет назад

I love these fitting videos! I noticed on your Instagram that a lot of the people you fit have an issue with a tailors bunion or their pinky toe metatarsal sticking out at the side of the shoe. Could you do a pointe shoe fitting video for this to show how you combat this problem? Thanks,

@mae.18 5 лет назад

KT KT what helps is toe spacers. Make sure to ask your fitter if they would be right for you.

@eliotlarson7422 2 года назад

My sister and I danced ballet together and I have a clear memory of being about nine years old and her being about 14, and her asking me to run and jump on the crown of her pointe shoe because it was too deep, lol. Gosh, I miss those days!

@JGreen-le8xx 5 лет назад

YAY!!!! new video day! 😄 I love it when Josephine puts up new content.

@sugarplumfairy20101 4 года назад

may of my students have this problem, they always come back with the wrong shoes from the fitter, i know where to dig now. Thanks so much!

@ReginaAnnRod 5 лет назад

Do you have any advise for curled toes? I don’t mean while on pointe, but in general. When relaxed my toes just naturally curl ( I think it’s either mallet toe or claw toe?) and they get even more curled on pointe. I’ve looked online for help but all I could find was about scrunching your toes. Any advise from what to look for in shoes or padding would be great! I love your videos, they’re the most helpful ones!

@laurtod6122 5 лет назад

OMG SAME I REALLY DONT KNIW WHAT TO DO

@miriam3848 5 лет назад

That is a question to ask a doctor rather than a shoe fitter

@ashlynnmcquire8292 5 лет назад

That’s actually something that you were probably born with. I know when I was around 6 years old I had to have surgery on my toes because I had a really bad case of curled toes. I’m all good now though! You should definitely ask a doctor if it’s bugging you that much. It’s not something you can really fix without surgery unless it’s a really light case of curled toes.

@SeniCatt 4 года назад

I suffer from curled toes and I recently found out I had a tethered cord and that’s one of the symptoms of having curled toes. They discovered it with an MRI. Maybe ask your doctor?

@SP-kk5nj 4 года назад

I have the same issue, and have danced for 31 years (total- not all en pointe, but a lot of that has been). Drs won’t take you seriously, they’ll tell you that’s what to expect for “crushing your toes”, and that it’s “self inflicted damage”. Which may be true as I wasn’t born with this (but I’ve never said that to a dr). It’s def a question for a fitter as some dancers have a preference to have their toes more curled inside the shoe whilst others like them straight, and that’s those who have the option. If you don’t have the option because your toes are so curled then you just have to find the right fit in spite of your toes. Surgery is an option but you pay per toe (even in the uk as it’s not deemed necessary treatment), and that means missing classes and losing strength whilst your in recovery.

@LoversLane16 2 года назад

2 of my students had this problem last night in class and i had some spare toe spacers in my bag and it completely fixed their problem!

@taylormitchell4562 5 лет назад

THIS IS THE VIDEO I NEEEEED!!!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH

@zourdoudaki 5 лет назад

this is really spot on for a lot of dancers, especially younger ones who are not quite able to figure out what is bothering them in their shoe. Just one question: I guess getting a lower crown compromises the platform surface, meaning - and oooh I have encountered this - that a more tapered shoe with a lower profile means smaller or should I say, narrower platform (my size is narrow too so you can imagine). Is there a way to "correct" this besides darning around the platform? Cheers, keep it up and keep them coming!! XOX

@HairByCasey101 5 лет назад

Come to NYC and bring your biggest pointe shoes!!!!!!! I wear a men’s 12😭😭😭

@abi_Osborne 5 лет назад

I feel ya, I find it really hard to get shoes as I also have massive feet in ballet and also in tap so therefore I recommend you to search online trustworthy dance shoes

@mynameislg8549 5 лет назад

Me too! I wear a U.K. 10 which I think is a men’s 12. I live in London and I can’t find pointe shoes to fit me!

@jasmineshowell34 5 лет назад

LGcompetitions I don’t know if you’ve tried Bloch yet but my friend is a uk size 8 or 9 and she found a pair of pointe shoes so maybe check there

@berniceg.8863 4 года назад

@@mynameislg8549 Russian Pointe makes large sizes. I wear a European size 44 which is a women's size 11-1/2. Good luck.

@mynameislg8549 4 года назад

Mattise Shui thank you!!!

@elliefried9579 3 года назад

Ashley is so pretty!!

@jesusbelmonteshotmailcom 5 лет назад

Any comments on compressible feet? It is very hard when you have narrow, tapered, compressible feet medium to high arches and flexible ankles... Sigh

@Deinareia 5 лет назад

Yeah, those are so hard to find good shoes for!

@patriciacouto5956 5 лет назад

Try the russian pointe, model sapfir. My feet have the same problems and they are great for me. I use the narrowest box, the width 1.

@jessicatatum7769 5 лет назад

I've had success using shoes with harder or more supportive wings that support the side of the foot more

@teddy3282ify 4 года назад

I do have compressible feet as well- Sapfirs have worked pretty well for me as well!!

@hannabelle2187 5 лет назад

You should fit someone with flat feet 🤗

@michellecamacho6718 4 года назад

People with flat feet are not suited for ballet, I'm no saying the are absolutely no flat feet dancers but they are discouraged pretty early if the problem is not fixed. And pointe shoes require a lot of strenght and flexibility in the arch wich is exacly what someone with flat feet lacks.

@ananyamoses6952 4 года назад

@@michellecamacho6718 Actually, you don't have to have flexible feet and good arches to be "suitable" for ballet. There is no "problem" with having flat feet. I have very flat feet and I'm at a pretty high level in my ballet school. Most people aren't blessed with beautiful arches and gorgeous feet, and that's perfectly fine. Anyone is suitable for ballet and anyone can dance. Also, you don't have to have good arches and flexible feet to go en pointe. I'm on pointe and don't have good arches. Another thing I wanted to clarify is that dancers with flat feet actually tend to be MUCH stronger than dancers with flexible, archy feet because they have to work harder to pointe their feet and get over their box. Flexible feet are weaker because they don't have to work as hard. Sorry that this is long. As long as you're strong enough and if you get approved from your teachers/instructors, you may go en pointe. Just clarifying a stereotype that I hope will be eliminated from the ballet world. ;D

@slplkaurora 4 года назад

I have flat feet and I get over the box just fine. I started out young so my feet flexibility is not that bad. Having flat feet is definitely not a good thing for dancers, but because of my flat feet I tend to be stronger than other kids in my studio.

@vizelleG 4 года назад

Michelle Camacho well actually people with flat feet have stronger feet which is something people with higher arches don't have. most of the girls in my studio have flat feet, they do just fine and most of them actually do better than me (i have higher arches). they just use different brands of pointe shoes and they can do just fine

@dancerballet4353 3 года назад

@@ananyamoses6952 I have flat feet and it is horrible for me to dance on pointe. Because od Łąck od arch my pointe work is limited to the few exercises.

@brookebrooks2527 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Very helpful :)

@adelinasarkisyan1935 5 лет назад

Hi Josephine. Any recommendations for pointe shoes for 'diamond shaped' feet? Wider metatarsal (bunions) but narrower heel and slightly tapered and compressible foot. It's been a struggle finding something that holds me up because if I go wide to fit the metatarsal, I sink down, and if I do tapered, it's too narrow in the metatarsal area. The RP Entrada Pro has been the most supportive but it's just too hard for me in the box/shank. Any alternatives? Thanks!

@Deinareia 5 лет назад

I have very similar feet. So far I was not successful in finding the perfect shoe. I've also tried the Entrada, but for me, the box and the platform actually broke immediately to the point of being unusable. I also had to line them alongside my big toe to make the box narrower (I had the width 2) and way more tapered below my metatarsals. On the other hand, they were so far the only shoe with a box that actually covers my metatarsals properly and high enough crown. I make do with Grishko Maya II now, but that probably won't work for you as the box is way harder than the RP. I also have my little toe metatarsal outside the box with them.

@adelinasarkisyan1935 5 лет назад

@@Deinareia Ah, that's interesting. I had to bend and break my Entrada Pro box by hand or else I couldn't work through them at all. I also have the Grishko Nova but they too are super hard.

@kyliee8586 3 года назад

This is late, but I have that exact same foot shape. It has been an absolute pain trying to find pointe shoes that fit because of it. I’m finally satisfied with Nikolay Triumphs in a medium shank now (you can get regular or the Super Triumph that is pre-arched so it won’t be too hard). This shoe doesn’t slide off my heel like my previous shoes, nor does it rub on any bunions. Hope this helps!

@lilyrose8353 5 лет назад

Hi Josephine! Any tips for flat feet (no natural arch) on pointe. .. I feel weakness on my left foot, don't know why, when doing pirouettes on pointe. I hardly do more than one turn on that foot. Please can you give me advise and explanations ! Thanks

@slplkaurora 4 года назад

I have the same problem but on my right foot!

@llamalover02 5 лет назад

What shoe problems could cause arch cramping? What would you reccomend? Thank you! ^-^

@Steel_blade_alchemist 5 лет назад

llamalover02 try stretch ribbons

@esthereetan3830 5 лет назад

Hey Josephine! Do you have Any tips on bunionette pains? I’ve been having them for awhile and I’ve tried so many things but nothing rlly works!!

@mae.18 5 лет назад

_ lamezz have you tried toe spacers? If not ask your fitter if they would be good for you

@esthereetan3830 5 лет назад

Mae Cortez oh ok thanks so much!

@mae.18 5 лет назад

@@esthereetan3830 np😀

@jennacampbell7759 5 лет назад

Oh my gosh this is literally me! But my feet are wide not narrow. And different sizes. It's such a freaking pain

@masterwarden2827 4 года назад

Can sewing your pointe shoes cause your feet to sink? I had my first fitting a couple weeks ago and I've seen the ribbons and elastic. They were comfortable when being fitted but now it feels like I'm sinking. My teacher hasn't shown me how to break them in yet so they are pretty stiff and hard still but when I put them on just to do plies and tendus I can feel my toes jamming now and I've not had a single lesson yet. I have long winged toe pads, a spacer and russian pointe shoes. Advice?

@talentosodosmilonce 5 лет назад

Should you ever buy a new pair of pointe shoes in which you can't really get over the box but think you will be able to once you break them in?

@whoateallmypotatoes6202 5 лет назад

That depends, is this your first pair or have you had multiple? If it's first no, if not, maybe?

@sopahpoole5032 5 лет назад

When i get new pointe shoes they feel fine when i get them fitted. but when i start dancing. it feels like they are already sinking. I have Bloch Heritage pointe shoes as my feel are thin and narrow. What would your advice be?

@alpacaheartstudios5364 5 лет назад

Sopa Poole - it may help if your feet are warmed up when you try on shoes. I try to do a few releves and stretches because some people’s feet expand or shrink when they get warm . Mine shrink . I hope this helps I’m just a fellow dancer so..

@Estertje93 3 года назад

I'm the same. My feet warm up and become more compressible. Have you tried spacers between your big and second and second and third toe? Personally i use a spacer and the gaynor minden instant wings. The wings are a really good accessory for me.

@bigfootballerina5684 5 лет назад

Love her leotard. Any one know where it’s from?

@SP-kk5nj 4 года назад

Ahhh her turnout is soooooo good!

@reina7274 5 лет назад

Hello Josephine! Do you have any tips when the sole of the pointe shoes doesn't follow your feet while dancing? Thank you very much. Ashley has beautiful arches!! :):)

@justme9818 4 года назад

She mentions this in some of her other videos. I think it means the shank is too long for your foot.

@monicamcmillen4202 Год назад

I couldn't find any answers on the brand/style of shoe. Do we know??

@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger 3 года назад

Which pointe shoes did you put Ashley in with this narrow profile? It doesn’t seem to be many available for this type of feet? A recommendation for this shoe would be helpful as it would improve dancing and also help fitters get an idea of where to direct them. I’m seeing fitters give big toe pads which later leads to ‘sinking’ once shoes are warmed up. Thank U!

@PaigeNewberry 6 месяцев назад

Josephine, please help. I’m 50 years old. I just started back on pointe 6 months ago. My feet are extremely strong. My metatarsals are strong, my ankles are strong, But my bones are not soft and pliable like a teenager anymore. (When I was 16 I could dance on anything.) My feet are not only strong, but extremely flexible and arch-y. (I can point my toes and touch the floor with straight legs.) so one of the problems is that I’m breaking the shank in super fast, to the point that it’s not supporting my arch anymore. This feels scary because it feels like my foot is going to break in half the wrong direction. The other problem is when I get the shoe tight enough to keep me from sinking, it feels like my feet are wrapped in concrete. Is this just because I’m older- and more sensitive? When I increase the padding, the shoes are so tight they cut off my circulation. I even tried “True Fit Pointe” (the putty toe pads)- which honestly feel like HEAVEN! But they made my shoes so tight it cut off circulation. Are there only two choices for me? Dancing on concrete? Or having my circulation cut off? Seems like either way I’m gonna lose some toes! I worry that I’ll never be able to get on point again. I don’t wanna believe that! I should be able to do this! I CAN DO THIS!!!! Can anybody help me? Thank you, Paige 💗

@AyaaAcademia 4 года назад

I have a question, could sinking also be caused by not tying the ribbon properly/tight enough? because i've only noticed it happened when i wasnt tying my ribbons properly, which perhaps also be the cause of me twisting a bit in my shoes

@alpacaheartstudios5364 5 лет назад

I would like to try a thinner toe pad but I have to glue them all the time. And one you jet glue the inside of your box it gets hard and scratchy . And I just can’t stand it. Anyone else have this problem?

@crystal096 5 лет назад

I have this problem too, but it was solved until i stick some felt cloth in the pointe shoe, it works very well and comfortable!

@claver732 5 лет назад

Hello, do you have any advice for if your nails keeps breaking half way of your nail in your pointes shoes?

@megswanson4206 4 года назад

Is there a pattern available for the crocheted toe pads?

@deanacollins3508 4 года назад

Meg Swanson - I’m not a dancer so I don’t know if it would work in a toe shoe but there’s such a thing as a clog sock that literally just covers your toes & the balls of your feet (like 2 inches long max).

@megswanson4206 4 года назад

@@deanacollins3508 thanks!!!!

@daisykay23 5 лет назад

Do you know what shoes was she wearing?

@georgia4616 4 года назад

Do you have any tips for helping with this before buying new pointe shoes. I personally go to far over my box and sink in my shoes but as the whole worlds on lockdown I can’t buy new ones just yet.

@kyliee8586 3 года назад

I tend to do that too. I have extremely flexible feet that pushes me too much over the box. Either taping your foot (I think there’s some tutorial online somewhere) will hold it back a little so it won’t go too far. You could also get a hard shank on the shoe, which will give you the support you need still, but it will allow you not to go too far over.

@sharonreeve7509 3 года назад

What shoe did she end up in?

@violeteirlys8003 5 лет назад

I’m so confused 😂 on another video it said that pointe shoes could die in like 2-3 days and this is like a month...what?

@poketvenus 4 года назад

All depends on the shoe and the dancer. Some dancers like harder shoes, some like softer. Students also need different things from their shoes than professionals.

@luvsweetgal6373 5 лет назад

What’s the brand of pointe Ashley tried that has the low profile?

@Paulo-kc7ox 4 года назад

Luvsweet Gal russian pointe rubin, or sapfir can give you low profile

@nancytomlinson3523 4 года назад

There's no favoritism during this video.

@violettas.5402 4 года назад

So is Ashley Josephine's real daughter?Or she just have Josephine as her one and only fitter?

@heyryanisonx3141 4 года назад

Just a very good motherly friendship

@LadySingsTheBooze Год назад

okay this is the second time i've seen a video where u aren't mentioning what brand and model you're talking about, and coincidentally the second time where you're addressing the exact issues i have. u mention brands on all of your videos, why are u leaving it out of this one? some of us want to try these shoes. honestly this isn't helpful if you're not going to share the brand and model.