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Pointe shoes have a different lifespan for each dancer. It all depends on how often you wear them, how good of an arch you have, and what you're doing in them, etc.
I've had mine for a year and just now need new ones, but my dance teacher gets new ones every month or so. Like I said, it all depends.
One way to tell is just by bending them (not on your feet). With one hand on the box and the other on the heel, bend them together. If they bend too easily they're worn out. Also if they bend easily when on pointe, or you find it harder to releve, they're too soft.
Also, ask your dance teacher. They know best and can tell you if you need new pointe shoes!
Another good way to tell is by going up to releve and looking at the knuckle of your big toe. If it is bending (called knuckling) this means your shoes are dead and you need new ones.
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Are pointe shoes worn in ballet?
Yes. In fact, ballet is the reason pointe shoes were invented.
How do you make your pointe shoes shiny?
Pointe shoes come shiny. If the shine in your pointe shoes is gone, it probably means it was a) worn out or b) rubbed off with a chemical. You can not make them shiny again. Purchase new ones. ;)
Where do you get pointe ballet shoes?
You should be able to buy pointe shoes from the same place you buy your normal ballet shoes, or another dance supplies shop. It is very important to ensure they fit properly, as otherwise you may hurt yourself. Pointe shoes should only be worn by dancers who know what they are doing, and have a teacher.
What is ballet called when it's not en pointe?
"En pointe" refers to dancing in pointe shoes. Non-pointe ballet shoes are demi-pointe shoes, and the dancing is "en demi-pointe".
Do pointe shoes damage feet?
If worn and used properly then they shouldn't. When you do pointe for the first times you might get blisters and your feet will hurt, but there shouldn't be any permanant damage.
