Pointe Fittings at Dance Today

Dance Today is renowned all over the UK and recommend by multiple dance teachers for its thorough Pointe shoe fitting service. Our service is carried out by fully qualified and highly trained professionals, with not only decades of experience but also hold an extensive background in dance which provides them with an added understanding of how a Pointe shoe should fit.

• Highly trained and fully qualified professional Pointe shoe fitters.
• Recommended by dance schools throughout the UK who have confidence in the high standard of expertise and care we provide their students.
• Large selection of Pointe shoes to suit every foot shape, from narrow to wide feet in a range of shank strengths and vamp shapes.
• Pointe shoes are by world-renowned ballet suppliers.
• Variety of Pointe shoe accessories and ribbon sewing service available.
• Most importantly we promise to ensure your Pointe fitting experience is a memorable one.

Our store offers personal appointments when fitting Pointe shoes to ensure a high quality service. Please call to arrange a suitable day and time. Please be aware that if you turn up on any specific day and do not have a prior appointment booked, you are not guaranteed a fitting. To book your appointment you can call us on 01253 860000 and we can book you in Monday-Saturday from 10:30 – 3:30.

Fittings may take up to an hour for a first pair so please account for this time. It is important to note the following information before attending your appointment:

• Please ensure that toenails are cut short and that feet are clean and all injuries are healed.
• Please wear clean ballet tights, preferably convertible toe tights to allow us to inspect your feet and fit your toe pads.
• Please also wear clothing that allows for the lower leg to be visible (i.e. a skirt, shorts or fitted leggings.)
• If it is not your first pair of Pointe shoes for which you are being fitted, please bring your existing toe pads and shoes with you.
• Photo’s at the end of you fitting are optional. With your consent, they will be added to our Facebook / Instagram page. You can see all our previous fits by searching #dancetodaypointefit 

Ribbon sewing service is available from £15.00. The service includes the attachment of the ribbons, elastics and suede toe pads. We also provide a guide to ribbon sewing if you would prefer to sew them at home:-

Pointe Shoes Ribbon Instruction Sheet