DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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Dame Margot Fonteyn OUR with Jacob Bloch in 1957 PROMISE ... to make the most comfortable dance shoe in the world. Jacob Bloch, a shoemaker by trade, emigrated to Jacob made shoes for many of these Australia from Eastern Europe in 1930 during the visiting Russian ballerinas, including Olga height of the Great Depression. Three years later Spessitzeva,Tamara Toumanova, Irina Baranova, he had saved just enough funds to bring out his David Lichine, Tatiana Riabouchinskaya, and wife and three children. Helene Kirsova, all to their own specifications. Jacob’s love of music and dancing took him to the His effort was so successful that it generated the local ballet schools and at one of these schools creation of a full range of dance and dance fashion he noticed a young dancer struggling to stay en products. Since that time the rapid growth of pointe. Jacob promised he would make her a Bloch’s reputation has established the brand as one better pair of pointe shoes to dance in, and so he of the most trusted within the industry. did. It was 1932 when the first Bloch ballet shoes were made in a candle lit workshop in Paddington, Quite simply, Bloch's dance DNA is in every product Sydney. At that time, Paddington was a far cry from we make. Today Bloch is still fulfilling the promise the fashionable and affluent area that it is today. made by its founder all those years ago. Jacob’s reputation for making high-quality dance shoes spread rapidly. In the late 1930s many overseas ballet companies toured Australia, including The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Original 1930's Jacob Bloch Pointe Shoes 2 3
CONTENTS POINTE SHOES S0282 ZENITH 55 S0392 SPLITFLEX II 88 S0820SB MARCELLA 130 S0173 DRAMATICA 13 S0262 RESISTANCE 56 S0394 SPLITPRO 89 S0820SC MERCEDEZ 130 S0259 NEO HYBRID 58 S0820LB VIDA 131 S0171 TBC 14 JAZZ SHOES S0277 PUMP 58 S0820LC VALERIA 131 S0174 BRILLIANTE 17 S0209 ARISE 59 S0470 PULSE 92 S0828SB PORTIA 132 S0172 EXACTITUDE 18 S2005 DANSOFT 59 S0471 RAYZE 93 S0828SC PENELOPE 132 S0109L HANNAH 19 S0200 PROFLEX LEATHER 60 S0472 HI-ARC 94 S0839SA ROSALINA 2 .3" 133 S0131 SERENADE 20 S0210 PROFLEX CANVAS 60 S0473 PHANTOM 95 S0839SB ROSALINA 2.75” 133 S0190 AXIS 22 S0261 PROFORM 62 S0462 ESSENTIAL JAZZ 96 S0838SB GUILIA 2 .75” 134 ES0170 B MORPH 23 S0271 PRO ARCH 62 S0452 DEBUT JAZZ 96 S0838SC GUILIA 3.15” 134 ES0160 BALANCE EUROPEAN 24 S0621 PRO ELASTIC 63 S0461 PURE JAZZ 97 S0833SA LELAH 135 S0141LV SERENE V 26 S0231 PROLITE SATIN 64 S0454 DEBUT JAZZ SUEDE SOLE 97 S0827SC DAVINA 135 S0105 ASPIRATION 27 S0232 DEBUT I SATIN 65 S0405 JAZZSOFT 98 S0847SA MONICA 136 S0104 ALPHA 28 S0203 PROLITE II HYBRID 65 S0404 JAZZFLEX SUEDE SOLE 98 S0848SA ANTONELLA 137 S0180 HERITAGE 29 S0213 PROLITE II CANVAS 65 S0403 ULTRAFLEX 99 S0845SB CHARISSE 138 S0129 JETSTREAM 30 S0211 PROLITE CANVAS 66 S0423 ULTRAFLEX SUEDE SPLIT SOLE 99 S0846SB ELAINE 138 S0130 SONATA 32 ES0250 ELASTOSPLIT X CANVAS 66 S0495 NEO - FLEX SLIP ON 101 S0806 ANNABELLA 139 S0132 SUPRIMA 33 S0225 BUNNYHOP 67 S0499 ELASTA BOOTIE 101 S0809 SIMONA 139 S0139 TRIOMPHE SUEDE 35 S0480 ENDURO-TECH 102 S0807 NICOLA 144 S0102 AMELIE SOFT 36 TAP SHOES S0493 NEO - JAZZ 102 S0802 ILLEANA 144 S0103 AMELIE 37 S0370 KELLY 70 S0804 YVETTE 145 ES0485 SLIPSTREAM SLIP ON 87 S0100 SYNERGY 38 S0341 CHARLESTON 71 S0805 SIENNA 145 S0101 SYNERGY ¾ SHANK 39 DANCE SNEAKERS SF3710 ECONOMY JAZZ TAP 72 S0870M ALEANDRO 146 S0133 SYLPHIDE 40 S0924 LIGHTENING 107 S0871M ALEANDRO 146 S0352 MERRY JANE 72 S0135 DEMI POINTE 41 S0920 APEX 108 S0865M RICHELIEU 143 S0328 MARYLYN TIE-UP 73 FOOT ACCESSORIES S0329 SHIRLEY TIE-UP 73 S0921 APEX MID 109 S0866M RICHELIEU 143 S0330 TIMESTEP 74 S0922 TRAVERSE 110 S0867M CAPONE 144 A0181 ELASTIC ½" 34 S0332 RAVEN 75 S0923 TRAVERSE MID 111 S0872M JOSE 145 A0190 RIBBON ⅞" 35 S0302 TAP-ON 76 S0523 WAVE 112 S0860 XAVIER 146 A0190 RIBBON ⅞" 35 S0524 CRISS CROSS 113 S0850 PRACTICE SHOE 146 S0323 SHOWTAPPER 76 A0185 ELASTORIB 35 S0570 AMALGAM LEATHER 114 S0868M DERBY 147 S0301 JAZZ TAP 77 A0525 RIBBON 35 S0381 AUDEO JAZZ TAP 77 S0572 AMALGAM S 114 S0873M JOAQUIN 147 A317 COVERT ELASTIC 35 S0388 TAP - FLEX 78 S0571 AMALGAM CANVAS 115 TEACHING PR1009 POINTE SHOE BAG 35 S0313 JASON SAMUELS SMITH 80 S0522 TWIST 116 IM009 WARM UP BOOTIE 35 S0407 GRECIAN SANDAL 151 A5140T TECHNO TAP TOE 81 S0512 FUSION 117 S0427 PARIS 151 FOOT ESSENTIALS A7140T SHOCKWAVE TAP TOE 81 S0510 EVOLUTION 117 ES0410 ELASTOSPLIT GRECIAN 152 IM009 POINTE CUSHION 46 A8140T JSS TAP TOE 81 S0538 BOOST DRT 118 A5140H TECHNO TAP HEEL 81 S0528 CANVAS BOOST 118 CONTEMPORARY A0181 POINTE PAD 47 A0190 POINTE CUSHION 47 A7140H SHOCKWAVE TAP HEEL 81 S0514 TRINITY 119 S0662 SOLEIL 154 A904 GEL TIP 47 A8140H JSS TAP HEEL 81 S0608 VANTAGE LEATHER 155 DANCESPORT A902 GEL TUBE 47 CHARACTER SHOES S0618 VANTAGE MICRO SUEDE 155 S0851SC ROSA 122 A909 TOE SPACER MAX 47 S0602 FOOT THONG II 156 S0379 BROADWAY LO 84 S0853SC CARMEN 123 A910 PRIMA PRO PAD 47 S0675 FOOT THONG III 156 S0377 BROADWAY HI 84 S0856SA YELENA 124 A906 BUNION GUARD 47 S0685 FOOT WRAP II 157 S0325 TEMPO 85 S0855SA ANNA MARIA 125 A903 GEL STRIP 47 S0660 FOOT GLOVE 157 S0326 ACCENT 85 S0852SC OLGA 126 A908 TOE SEPARATORS 47 S0304 CURTAIN CALL 86 S0854SC OLA 127 CORE FITNESS A912 SPACE ENHANCER 47 S0386 CHORD ANKLE 3" HEEL 86 S0841SB VITORIA 2.75" 128 S0670 FORME 159 BALLET FLATS S0324 KICKLINE 87 S0841SC VITORIA 3.15” 128 S0671 GRIPP 160 S0625 SYNCHRONY 52 S0306 CABARET 87 S0843SB ADORA 129 53 S0390 SPILTFLEX 88 S0843SC AVA 129 TBC
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES ANATOMY GLOSSARY OF OF A POINTE TERMS SHOE Vamp Shape / Throat Line Platform 1 The shape of the entrance area for the front of the The flattened surface at the toe end of the 2 foot. In Bloch pointe shoes the vamp shape is either pointe shoe which allows the dancer to balance 'U' shaped or 'V' shaped. 'en pointe'. 1 Throat Line 5 2 Block /Box Block / Box Wing 3 4 The hardened surface area of a pointe shoe which Each of the two symmetrical sides of the vamp 3 Modified Vamp includes the vamp, wings and platform, surrounds directed toward the heel. The outer edge of the 4 Shank/Insole* the front section of the foot. The block/box is made hardened toe block/box that contain a lesser 5 Sock from the application of numerous layers of special amount of material and paste. The wings can vary fabrics, all with different shapes, bound together in shape and hardness depending on the style of 6 Binding by the paste in between each layer. This process is pointe shoe or the dancers preference. 7 Drawstring very similar to the process of papier maché. Outsole 8 Vamp Shank / Insole The outer most sole of pointe shoes is made from 9 Platform A combination of layers of special materials into leather. a unique profile which forms the structural anchor 10 Wing 7 Last similar to the way a spine supports the human body. 11 Side Seam 6 Shanks /insoles are developed in different profiles The foot shaped mold which the pointe shoe is 8 manufactured around. 12 Pleats creating various levels of flexibility. 13 Outsole 10 Binding Upper The tape that finishes the top edge of the upper All the parts above the shoe’s sole that are joined 14 Heel Strap 9 11 which also encases the drawstring. together to become a single unit which is then * Concealed inside attached to the insole and outsole. Drawstring A length of either cotton cord or elastic cord Paste encased within the binding that allows the upper to A specially formulated glue type substance, which form a snug fit around the foot. is used in both the process of hardening the toe block /box and attaching the insole to the inside of Vamp the pointe shoe ( see page 10). The lower forward part of the shoe’s upper, covering the forepart of the foot and includes the block /box and platform. 12 13 14 POINTE SHOE POINTE SHOE FITTING WIDTH Five major components of a pointe shoe need in the fitting, which is to find a correct and Bloch pointe shoes are available in up to four Narrow Average Wide Extra wide to be taken into consideration for fitting. These are comfortable shape of shoe when the foot is different widths. Bloch pointe shoe widths can be A B, C D E the last, the vamp, the platform, the shank, and the standing flat and when en pointe. The other identified in three different ways depending on the paste. However the most important factor of these components of vamp, platform, shank and paste style. Some of the earlier developed styles denote NO X X , XX XXX XXXX is the last. This ‘shell’ determines the major factor are considered to be the ‘cosmetics’ of the shoe. widths with the A, B, C, D, E format and the later NO Y Y, YY YYY YYYY styles with either X or Y formats. With the different styles, widths and sizes available, Bloch offers over 1000 variations of pointe shoes. 8 9
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES PASTE POINTE SHOE FORMULA CONVERSION Bloch pointe shoes use three different recipes wanted a paste to mold faster to the shape of the GUIDE of paste used in the box. foot. This paste is extremely malleable and will break down faster than paste A. The standard paste is paste A which is a firm, hard FRACTIONAL (US /AUS) 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11 paste and was initially formulated to stand up to TMT™ paste known as Thermo-Morph Technology is STRAIGHT (UK) 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 climate conditions of heat and humidity. a heat activated paste which can be molded to the EUROPEAN 32 33½ 34 34½ 35 35½ 36 36½ 37 37½ 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 shape of the foot by the use of direct hot air from Paste B evolved from paste A because dancers a hair dryer. S0173 DRAMATICA 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0172 EUROSTRETCH 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0100 SYNERGY 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0104 ALPHA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 S0105 ASPIRATION 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 MODIFYING YOUR TMT S0108 AXIOM 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 TOE BOX S0109 HANNAH 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0129 JETSTREAM 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0130 SONATA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 S0131 SERENADE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 1 2 3 Heat each side for 20 seconds. While the shoe is still warm but not S0132 SUPRIMA 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 Hold the blow dryer 4 inches from the demi pointe area of the outsole. Heat the vamp (top of shoe, not too hot, put the shoe on. Massage Apply heat for 10 seconds. platform) for 20 seconds. Heat the the toe area, molding the shoe to the S0133 SYLPHIDE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 5 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 demi pointe area of the outsole for contours of your foot. 20 seconds. Keep the blow dryer 4 inches from the satin to avoid marks. S0137 CONCERTA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ S0141 SERENE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 ES0150 BALANCE * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 S0160 EUROPEAN 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 BALANCE S0168 SIGNATURE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 REHEARSAL * 4 5 6 7 ES0170 B MORPH * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 Gripping the heel of the shoe, work Stand flat in the shoe and massage Leave shoe in the refrigerator for S0180 HERITAGE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 Do 3 tondues. through demi-pointe 3 times. toe area again. 5 minutes to set. S0190 AXIS 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 S0134 DEMI - 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ SOFT SUEDE SOLE S0135 DEMI - 13½ 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ LEATHER SOLE S0155 DEMI - 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 TENSUS S0170 STRETCH DEMI 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8 9 10 11 TO MODIFY YOUR TMT SHANK 9A Heat just above the mark on the Firmly place your thumb on the ¾ Leave shoe in the fridge for 5 outsole for 20 seconds. mark on the outsole and bend the minutes to set. Fold back heel and put shoe on the 9B Heat just above the ¾ mark on heel of the shoe down just above the To see a video demonstration of this identify the ¾ point of the the insole for 20 seconds. ¾ mark. Ensure that you do not process go to www.bloch-tmt.com arch area. Mark this point on the Repeat step 9A. over-bend or bend below the ¾ mark. insole and then corresponding point on the outsole. This is a guide only to the fitting sizes since lasts vary in shape, length and the width of foot needs to be taken into consideration. * USA only - all sizes are approximate according to width of foot 10 11
STRETCH POINTE SHOES sole S0172 NEW EUROSTRETCH NEW STRETCH POINTE SHOES Bloch introduces a new and exciting range of pointe shoes featuring groundbreaking innovation in a category virtually unchanged in over 120 years. With the latest in stretch materials and multiple patents, these features combine to allow ultimate articulation of the foot, and unparalleled connection ladies sizes 2 - 8 between foot and shoe. One seamless, flawless line is now a reality. widths x, xx, xxx colors pink This solves the age old problem of excessive satin at the heel of a pointe shoes caused by the fact that the foot is shorter en pointe than when on flat. Tested on, and with the approval of world class dancers, this line of shoes is poised to shake up tradition and lead the way • European balance type last • European balance Leistenform into a new era of comfortable, beautiful pointe work. • Substantial platform • Große Standfläche • Long - lasting Shoe • Langlebiger Schuh • U.S Patent #6,895,693 • U.S Patent #6,895,693 • Protected by 1 additional Patent pending • Durch 1 zusätzliche Patente geschützt • Leather grip at the heel to ensure perfect fit as the • Leder an der Ferse für perfekte Passform befähigt dancer rises from flat to en pointe den Tänzer sich von flach auf en Pointe zu erheben • Similaire au modèle Balance avec un boitier chaussant • Forma tipo Balance europea • Boitier élargi pour un meilleur support • Piattaforma consistente • Chaussure très résistante • Maggiore durata • Brevet américain #6.895.693 • Brevetto U.S #6,895,693 • Protégé par 2 brevets • Protetto da un brevetto addizionale pendente • Pendant la montée en pointe, le pied de la danseuse • La parte posteriore in pelle assicura una perfetta est maintenu au niveau du talon par une partie aderenza quando la ballerina si solleva sulle punte agripante en cuir 13
STRETCH POINTE SHOES S0173 sole NEW DRAMATICA MATHIDLE FROUSTEY Principal, The San Francisco Ballet ladies’ sizes 3.5 -8 widths x, xx, xxx colours pink • En Pointe shape last • Leistenform “En Pointe” • Streamlined fit • Stromlinienförmiger Innenschuh. • Arch hugging shape • Vorgeformte Innensohle • TMT • TMT • U.S Patent #6,895,693 The unique TMT™ paste • U.S Patent #6,895,693, das einzigartige TMT™ • Protected by 2 additional Patents pending. • ist durch 2 zusätzliche Patente geschützt • Leather grip at the heel to ensure perfect fit as the • Leder an der Ferse für perfekte Passform befähigt dancer rises from flat to en pointe den Tänzer sich von flach auf en Pointe zu erheben • Boitier très chaussant • Forma En Pointe • Epouse parfaitement le pied • Calzata streamline • Adhère à la voute plantaire • Forma avvolgente del collo del piede • TMT • F TMT • L’unique brevet TMT™, Brevet américain #6.895.693 • Brevetto U.S #6,895,693, esculisiva impasto TMT ™ ™ • Protégé par 2 brevets • Protetto da due brevetti addizionali pendenti • Pendant la montée en pointe, le pied de la danseuse • La parte posteriore in pelle assicura una perfetta est maintenu au niveau du talon par une partie aderenza quando la ballerina si solleva sulle punte agripante en cuir 14 15
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0100 S0101 sole sole SYNERGY SYNERGY ¾ Provides feeling of SHANK being elevated ‘en Provides feeling of pointe’ away from the being elevated ‘en floor and up, out of pointe’ away from the the shoe floor and up, out of the shoe ladies’ sizes 2 -8 ladies’ sizes 2 -8 widths Y, YY, YYY widths Y, YY, YYY colors pink colors pink • A wider block around the metatarsals to • Eine breitere Kappe um die Mittelfußknochen macht • A wider block around the metatarsals to • Eine breitere Kappe um die Mittelfußknochen macht accommodate bunions Platz für Ballen und Zehen accommodate bunions Platz für Ballen und Zehen • Flexible shank supports the dancer 'en pointe' and • Die flexible Innensohle stützt den Fuß auf Spitze • Flexible shank supports the dancer 'en pointe' and • Die flexible Innensohle stützt den Fuß auf Spitze allows demi pointe und erlaubt ein leichtes abrollen über die halbe Spitze allows demi pointe und erlaubt ein leichtes abrollen über die halbe Spitze •U n boîtier élargi autour des métatarses pour un plus • Una mascherina interna più larga attorno ai • Un boîtier élargi autour des métatarses pour un plus • Una mascherina interna più larga attorno ai grand confort des orteils metatarsi per tenere conto di deformazioni degli alluci grand confort des orteils metatarsi per tenere conto di deformazioni degli alluci •U n cambrion souple supporte la danseuse en • Una suola interna flessibile sostiene la ballerina • Un cambrion souple supporte la danseuse en • Una suola interna flessibile sostiene la ballerina pointes et permet les demi-pointes nella posizione sulle punte e consente la posizione pointes et permet les demi-pointes nella posizione sulle punte e consente la posizione su mezze punte su mezze punte 16 17
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0102 S0103 sole sole AMELIE SOFT AMELIE Introductory pointe Introductory pointe shoe, designed for shoe, designed for dancers new to dancers new to pointe work pointe work ladies’ sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 2 -8 widths x, xx, xxx widths x, xx, xxx colors pink colours pink •T he gently curved sides of the box encourage the • Die leicht gebogenen Seiten der Kappe fördern die • The gently curved sides of the box encourage the • Die leicht gebogenen Seiten der Kappe fördern die foot into the correct alignment richtige Ausrichtung des Fußes foot into the correct alignment richtige Ausrichtung des Fußes •A soft shank, graded in strength to allow the dancer • Eine weiche Innensohle, mit verschiedenen • A soft shank, graded in strength to allow the dancer • Eine weiche Innensohle, mit verschiedenen to roll up onto pointe with ease Härtegraden um leicht auf die Spitze zu rollen to roll up onto pointe with ease Härtegraden um leicht auf die Spitze zu rollen •L es côtés du boîtier légèrement cambrés favorisent • I lati delicatamente curvati della mascherina interna • Les côtés du boîtier légèrement cambrés favorisent • I lati delicatamente curvati della mascherina interna l’alignement correct du pied agevolano il corretto allineamento del piede l’alignement correct du pied agevolano il corretto allineamento del piede •U n cambrion souple, d’épaisseur variable, pour • Una suola interna morbida, con vari gradi di • Un cambrion souple, d’épaisseur variable, pour • Una suola interna morbida, con vari gradi di faciliter le passage sur pointes resistenza, consente alla ballerina di alzarsi faciliter le passage sur pointes resistenza, consente alla ballerina di alzarsi facilmente sulle punte facilmente sulle punte 18 19
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0104 S0105 sole sole ALPHA ASPIRATION Advanced students Stability and support and Professionals with wide box and with strong leg strong shank and foot muscular development ladies sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 1-9 widths x, xx, xxx widths B, C, D, E colours pink colours pink • Full shank for support • Durchlaufende Innensohle zur Stütze • Wide box and platform allows the toes to spread • Breite Kappe und Standfläche geben • ¾ outsole for increased flexibility • ¾ Außensohle für mehr Flexibilität and provides stability Zehenfreiraum und Stabilität • Strong box and shank for support • Harte Kappe und Innensohle für gute Unterstützung • Semelle intérieure entière pour un meilleur support • Suola interna intero per il giusto supporto • Semelle extérieure ¾ pour une plus grand flexibilité • Soletta esterna da ¾ per maggiore flessibilità • Une plateforme et un boîtier élargis permettent • Una mascherina ed un appoggio larghi consentono aux orteils de s’étaler et procurent une plus la giusta distribuzione delle dita dei piedi e offrono grande stabilité equilibrio • Boîtier et cambrion robustes pour un • Mascherina e suola interna resistenti per il giusto meilleur support supporto 20 21
POINTE SHOES S0109L sole HANNAH Lightweight and flexible pointe shoe suited for strengthening and building ladies sizes 2 - 8 widths no x, x, xx, xxx colours pink MISTY COPELAND Soloist, American Ballet Theatre • Suited for the dancer looking to strengthen and • Für Tänzerinnen, die ihren Fuß kräftigen und build her foot, with comfortable shape providing aufbauen möchten; die komfortable Form bietet many internal contact points innen viele Kontaktflächen • Provides support with flexibility • Gibt Halt und Flexibilität • Lightweight pointe shoe • Leichter Spitzenschuh • Curved last • Gebogene Leistenform • Supple insole design • Elastisch konzipierte Innensohle • Spécialement conçue pour renforcer la • Adatta ai ballerini che vogliono rafforzare e musculaturedu pied. Matière confortable et souple. modellare il piede. Grazie alla forma confortevole Chaussure dotée de plusieurs points de contact che offre molti punti interni di contatto • Maintien et souplesse garantis • Garantisce supporto abbinato a flessibilità • Chausson léger • Scarpetta leggera da punta • Embout cambré • Forma curvata • Semelle intérieure souple • Plantare morbido 22 23
POINTE SHOES S0129 sole JETSTREAM Created with an innovative box design exclusive to Bloch ladies sizes 2 -8 widths B, C, D colours pink •T he Jetstream pointe shoe has been created with an innovative box design exclusive to Bloch Kappendesign geschaffen • Die neue, mit EVA-Schaumstoff gepolsterte ASHLEY BOUDER •T he new EVA cushioned box moulds to the Kappe schmiegt sich für größeren Tragekomfort Principal, New York City Ballet contours of the foot for greater comfort and shock und bessere Federung völlig ohne zusätzliche absorbency eliminating the need for additional padding Polsterung an die Fußkonturen an • Carefully tailored upper lining to reduce creasing • Sorgfältige Maßformung des Oberfutters für • Low profile for a perfect continuation of the leg line minimale Faltenbildung • Flaches Profil für perfekte Fortsetzung der Beinlinie •B loch introduit avec la pointe JETSTREAM ultra- performante, un boîtier au concept révolutionnaire, • La scarpetta da punta Jetstream è stata creata exclusif à Bloch innovando il design della mascherina interna •L e nouveau boîtier (en EVA) épouse les contours esclusiva di Bloch du pied, pour un plus grand confort et le coussinet • La nuova mascherina interna imbottita EVA intérieur absorbe les chocs, éliminant le recours aderisce ai contorni del piede producendo maggiore à une protection supplémentaire comfort ed un’azione ammortizzante eliminando la • Doublure supérieure dont la finition délicate réduit les plis necessità di imbottiture supplementari • Empeigne basse pour allonger la ligne de jambe • La fodera superiore è attentamente realizzata su misura per ridurre le increspature • Der Jetstream-Spitzenschuh wurde mit einem • Profilo basso per un perfetto allineamento del piede 24 innovativen, nur bei Bloch erhältlichen con la gamba 25
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0130 S0131 sole sole SONATA SERENADE Designed for students Designed with extra and professionals with support to control the flexible arches foot laterally, offering a narrow, snug fit at the heel Available with stronger shanks SO131S and S0131SSS ladies sizes 1- 7.5 ladies sizes 1-9 widths B, C, D widths B, C, D, E colours pink colours pink • A wide platform for balancing 'en pointe' • Eine breite Standfläche für eine gute Balance • A wide platform for balancing 'en pointe' • Eine breite Standfläche für eine gute Balance • Tapered heel for a snug fit auf Spitze • Longer vamp and firm shank help to prevent flexible auf Spitz • Schmal zulaufende Ferse für enge Passform feet from bending too far over pointe • Längerer Vorschuh und harte Innensohle verhindern • Une plateforme élargie favorise l’équilibre en pointes • Available with stronger shanks. das Überbiegen flexibler Füße auf Spitz • Arrière du chausson fuselé pour mieux galber le talon • Ampio appoggio per l’equilibrio sulle punte • Auch mit extra starkem Schaft vorhanden • Tallone affusolato per una migliore aderenza • Une plateforme élargie pour un bon équilibre sur pointes • Ampio appoggio per l’equilibrio sulle punte •U ne empeigne plus longue et un cambrion rigide • Accollatura più lunga e suola interna più rigida per pour contrôler la pression du cou-de-pied evitare che piedi flessibili si pieghino troppo vers l’avant sulle punte • Disponible avec un cambrion extra renforcé SSS • Disponibile con plantare extra-forte. 26 27
POINTE SHOES S0132 sole SUPRIMA The small platform and tapered box provide aesthetically pleasing finish to the leg line Available with a stronger shank, SO132S ladies sizes 1-9 widths B, C, D, E colours pink • Tapered shape for slender feet • Spitzzulaufende Passform für schmale Füße • Smaller platform and tapered box flatter the line of the leg • Kleinere Standfläche und spitzzulaufende Kappe schmeicheln der Beinlinie POLINA SEMIONOVA Principal, American Ballet Theatre •B oîtier très chaussant pour pieds élancés • Sagoma affusolata per piedi più sottili • Une plus petite plateforme et boîtier chaussant • Appoggio più piccolo e mascherina affusolata per flattent la ligne de la jambe agevolare l’allineamento con la gamba 28
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0133 S0135 sole SYLPHIDE DEMI - POINTE Bloch’s legacy shoe Demi pointe with based on the first leather outsole pointe shoe designed by Jacob Bloch ladies sizes 2 -7 ladies sizes 1 - 8 widths B, C, D widths B, C, D colours pink colours pink •T he curved sides of the box help support the ankle • Die gebogenen Seiten der Kappe bieten dem • The Demi pointe shoe helps to build strength in • Der Widerstand dieses Ballettschläppchens bei and flatter the line of the leg Fußgelenk optimale Unterstützung und schmeicheln the dancer preparing for pointe work, by providing der Fußstreckung dient der Kräftigung des Fußes. • A strong shank supports the dancer 'en pointe' der Beinlinie resistance to the foot when pointing Besonders geeignet für die Vorbereitung auf • Die harte Innensohle stützt den Fuß en pointe • Features a curved box shaped like a pointe shoe Spitzentanz •L es côtés cambrés du boîtier soutiennent la cheville but slightly softer and not intended to support the • Gebogene Kappe wie in Spitzenschuhen aber et flattent la ligne de la jambe • I lati curvati della mascherina agevolano il supporto dancer 'en pointe' weicher und nicht für die Unterstützung des Fußes • Cambrion robuste pour un meilleur support de la della caviglia e l’allineamento della gamba auf Spitze geeignet danseuse en pointes • Una suola interna supporta la ballerina nella • Cette demi-pointe offrant une résistance lorsque la posizione sulle punte danseuse pointe le pied est idéale pour développer • La calzatura Demipointe consente alla ballerina le cou-de-pied en préparation du travail sur pointes che si prepara al lavoro sulle punte ad acquistare • Avec un bôitier comme dans une pointe, mais forza, donando maggiore resistenza al piede nella légèrement plus souple et non destiné à soutenir la posizione sulle punte danseuse en pointes • Presenta una mascherina interna curvata di sagoma simile a quella di una calzatura da punta 30 31
POINTE SHOES S0139 sole TRIOMPHE SUEDE Taperd platform and slim box flatter the line of the leg SARA MEARNS Principal Dancer ladies sizes 1- 8.5 widths B, C, D, E colours pink • A tapered platform and slim box to flatter the line • Kleinere Standfläche und spitzzulaufende Kappe of the leg schmeicheln der Beinlinie • A firm shank supports the dancer 'en pointe' • Harte Innensohle stütz die Tänzerin auf Spitz • Features a suede toe cap to reduce wear and tear • Die Wildleder-Zehenkappe verringert den Verschleiß on the platform and helps to prevent slipping on the der Standfläche und bietet erhöhte Rutschsicherheit corners of the platform auch an den Kanten der Standfläche • Also available without suede toe cap, S0139F • Auch ohne Lederkappe erhältlich, S0139F • Une plateforme fuselée et un boîtier fin flattent la • Appoggio affusolato e mascherina snella per ligne de la jambe agevolare l’allineamento della gamba • Un cambrion rigide soutient la danseuse en pointes • Una suola interna rigida supporta la ballerina nella • Un renfort en suède à la pointe réduit l’usure de la posizione sulle punte plateforme et évite de glisser sur les coins • Presenta un rinforzo in punta in pelle scamosciata • Également disponible sans renfort en suède à la per ridurre l’usura dell’appoggio e per evitare di pointe, S0139F scivolare sugli angoli dell’appoggio • Disponibile anche senza rinforzo in punta in pelle scamosciata, S0139F 33
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0141LV ES0160 sole SERENE V BALANCE A longer, slender EUROPEAN 'en pointe' aesthetic Curved last that created with ultra follows natural V vamp design contours of the foot, providing comfort and injury protection ladies sizes 1-8 ladies sizes 1-8 widths B, C widths x, xx, xxx colours pink colours pink • A wide platform for balancing 'en pointe' • Eine breite Standfläche für eine gute Balance auf Spitz • Similar to the Balance, with a more tapered box •Ä hnlich wie der Balance aber mit einer engen •L onger vamp and firm shank to help prevent flexible • Längerer Vorschuh und harte Innensohle verhindern and the inside of the shoe is narrower for a snug fit Kappe und schmalerem Schuhinnenraum für feet from bending too far over when 'en pointe' das Überbiegen flexibler Füße auf Spitze around the toes bessere Passform • Flattering V shape vamp • Schmeichelhafter V-förmiger Vorschuh • Similaire au modèle Balance avec un boîtier • Simile al modello Balance, con una mascherina • Une plateforme élargie pour un bon équilibre • Ampio appoggio per l’equilibrio sulle punte chaussant. Intérieur du chausson plus étroit pour interna più affusolata mentre l’interno della sur pointes • Accollatura più lunga e suola interna rigida per épouser parfaitement la forme du pied calzatura è più stretta per una migliore adesione •U ne empeigne plus longue et un cambrion rigide evitare che piedi flessibili si pieghino troppo in attorno alle dita contrôle la pression du cou-de-pied vers l’avant avanti nella posizione sulle punte • Empeigne en V • Accollatura a V 34 35
POINTE SHOES ES0170 B MORPH sole Moulded to perfection by the individual dancer with TMT™ technology ladies’ sizes 2 -8 widths x, xx, xxx colours pink •F eatures TMT, allowing the dancer to mould the • TMT ermöglicht der Tänzerin den Schuh an ihren shoe to the contours of their feet Fußkontour anzupassen • Wide platform helps to support and stabilize the • Breite Standfläche für optimale Unterstützung und ankle and enables the dancer to balance more Stabilisierung des Fußgelenks und gute Balance easily 'en pointe' auf Spitz SARAH LAMB Principal, The Royal Ballet •L e boîtier et cambrion TMT permettent au chausson • La colla TMT consente alla ballerina di modellare la d’être moulé aux contours du pied calzatura ai contorni del piede •B oîtier elargi pour un meilleur support et un • L’ampio appoggio contribuisce a supportare e excellent maintien de la cheville stabilizzare la caviglia e agevola l’equilibrio della • Idéal pour l’équilibre en pointes ballerina sulle punte 36
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES S0180 S0190 sole sole HERITAGE AXIS Inspired by Russian Tapered shoe that Heritage with low looks delicate, light V-vamp design that and beautiful lengthens the asthetic 'en pointe' line of the foot ladies sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 2 -8 widths x, xx, xxx widths x, xx, xxx colours pink colours pink • Flattering V shaped vamp, light and streamlined shoe • Schmeichelnder, V-förmiger Vorschuh, leichter, • Features TMT, allowing the dancer to mould the • TMT ermöglicht der Tänzerin den Schuh an ihren •S hank is gently curved to hug the arch when stromlinienförmiger Schuh shoe to the contours of their feet Fußkontour anzupassen pointing and allows flexibility and control • Leicht gebogene Innensohle für optimalen Sitz auf • Has a tapered box and looks delicate, light and • Spitzzulaufende Kappe sorgt dem Spann bei gestrecktem Fuß, mehr Flexibilität beautiful 'en pointe' • Leicht gebogene Innensohle für optimalen Sitz auf • Chausson aérodynamique et léger avec und Kontrolle • Shank is gently curved to hug the arch when dem Spann bei gestrecktem Fuß, mehr Flexibilität empeigne en V pointing and allows flexibility and control und Kontrolle •L e cambrion légèrement pré-cambré épouse la • Accollatura a V, calzatura snella e leggera forme de la voûte plantaire lorsque la danseuse • La suola interne è delicatamente curvata per • Le boîtier et cambrion TMT permettent au chausson • La colla TMT consente alla ballerina di modellare la pointe le pied aderire all’arco plantare nella posizione sulle punte e d’être moulé aux contours du pied calzatura ai contorni del piede • Permet plus de flexibilité et contrôle consentire flessibilità e controllo • Boîtier très chaussant. Chausson délicat, léger et • Presenta una mascherina affusolata e un aspetto particulièrement esthétique en pointes delicato, leggero e attraente nella posizione sulle • Le cambrion est légèrement cambré, épousant ainsi punte la cambrure du pied pointé. Permet une plus grande • La suola interna è delicatamente curvata per aderire flexibilité et un meilleur contrôle all’arco plantare nella posizione sulle punte e consente flessibilità e controllo 38 39
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOE RANGE Bloch pointe shoes offer a huge range of width an extra centre board into the shank of the shoe. and a varied selection for the individual dancer to With this extra support under the metatarsal the choose the most appropriate shoe to fit her feet. shoes usually have a longer vamp than standard A0181 A0526 There are only three styles of pointe shoes which shoes. Although it is possible to have even stronger ELASTIC ½" STRETCH RIBBON are available in a stock line with a stronger backed shoes made with a double or triple shank, these NEW shank and these are Suprima, Serenade and special orders are made only after a consultation size 1bolt 150 yds/137m size one size Sonata. These shoes are marked on the outsole with an experienced fitter with an additional cost colors pink colors pink with an asterisk or a triangular shape near the size of a special order fee. Supportive elastic for use Professional ribbon imprint. These shoes are made stronger by adding on ballet flats, pointe shoes following the natural flexion or for shoulder straps and extension of ankle and heel. Relieves unnecessary stress on tendons A0527 Professional / Professionnel / Professionell / Professionale A0182 STRETCH KIT Leichter V-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a V leggera ELASTIC 1" TMT Paste* / Colle TMT* / TMT Kleister* / Colla TMT* NEW size 2 yds stretch ribbon / Advanced / Avancé / Fortgeschritten / Avanzato size 1 roll 55 yds/50m Sehr Breite Standfläche / Appoggio molto largo Very wide platform / Plate-forme très large / colors pink 20 inches covert elastic Mittleharte Innensohle / Suola interna media Harte Innensohle / Suola interna resistente B Paste* / Colle B* / B Kleister* / Colla B* A Paste* / Colle A* / A Kleister* / Colla A* Weich Innensohle / Suola interna morbida colors pink Slight V Vamp / Empeigne en V légére / Student / Etudiant / Schüler / Studente Lärmminderung / Riduzione del rumore U-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a U Noise reduction / Réduction de bruit / Firmer elastic for use V-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a V Breite Standfläche / Appoggio largo Heel cushion / Coussinet de talon / Wide platform / Plate-forme large / Professional Kit with Medium Shank / Cambrion moyen on shoes or straps Fersenpolster / Imbottitura tallone Strong Shank / Cambrion rigide / Soft Shank / Cambrion souple / stretch ribbon, covert Available in USA only U Vamp / Empeigne en U / V Vamp / Empeigne en V / elastic, needle, and thread Special Features for stiching. Dancer level Platform Shank POINTE SHOES Vamp Paste A0190 A0525 FEATURES RIBBON ⅞" ELASTORIB size 1 roll of 50 yds size one size S0173 DRAMATICA • • • • • • • colors european pink colors matte pink S0171 TBC • • • • • • • Professional non-slip Pre-cut ribbon with elastic S0174 BRILLIANTE • • • • • • • ribbon for use en pointe sewn into the length which S0172 EXACTITUDE • • • • • • • shoes assists in the reduction of strain on the Achilles tendon S0109 HANNAH • • • • • S0131 SERENADE • • • • • • • • S0190 AXIS • • • • • • • A0189 A0185 ES0170 B MORPH • • • • • • • • RIBBON COVERT ELASTIC ES0160 BALANCE EUROPEAN • • • • • • • • size 50m roll of 22mm size one size S0141LV SERENE V • • • • • • • • colours pink colors pink S0105 ASPIRATION • • • • • • Professional non-slip Pre-cut invisible elastic non-shiny ribbon for to sew on pointe shoes for S0104 ALPHA • • • • • • use on pointe shoes added security S0180 HERITAGE • • • • • • • • • S0129 JETSTREAM • • • • • • S0130 SONATA • • • • • • • S0132 SUPRIMA • • • • • • • S0139 TRIOMPHE SUEDE • • • • • • A317 S0102 AMELIE SOFT • • • • • • • POINTE SHOE BAG S0103 AMELIE • • • • • • • size 355mm (l) x 155mm (w) colors black S0100 SYNERGY • • • • • • Open mesh drawstring S0101 SYNERGY ¾ SHANK • • • • • • bag for storing and airing S0133 SYLPHIDE • • • • • pointe shoes S0135 DEMI - POINTE • • • *Break in instruction A is recommended for A Paste and break in instruction B for B Paste. Visit our website www.blochworld.com for break in instructions. Visit www.bloch-tmt.com for instructions on TMT Paste. 40 41
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES MAINTENANCE HOW TO SEW OF POINTE RIBBON ON TO SHOES Bloch Pointe shoes have been made with skill and craftmanship. As pointe shoes are a dancer’s tool, careful Ribbon bundles POINTE SHOE maintenance and preparation will extend their life expectancy. Bloch pointe shoes are made in the traditional method, using natural fibres and pastes so the foot absorbs less strain through the intentional breaking down Ribbon bundles are sold in one long 2¼ metre position. Do not sew the ribbon through the binding of the shoe, helping to prevent injury and minimise discomfort. Before wearing pointe shoes for the first time length so the ribbon needs to be cut in half and as the cord can not be adjusted and the binding some preparation is essential and recommended. then in half again so there are four pieces, one for may pull away from the satin. The cord inside the each side of the shoe. binding of the pointe shoe is to adjust the tension of the width of the upper. It should be adjusted Pointe shoe preparation blocked area of the pointe shoe if the shoes are • Take one piece of ribbon and at one end fold one while on the foot, and tied in a double knot with the damp from perspiration. Thinly load the brush with centimetre over once and then fold it over two excess cord tucked into the shoe and not be visible. • Correct placement and sewing of ribbons. the hardener and carefully paint inside the shoe centimetres again. Do not cut the excess of the cords off, as should • Darning underneath and over the platform using from the platform and up under the vamp. • To attach the ribbons at the correct angle, fold the the knot come undone the ends would be lost inside a non-shiny darning cotton will also buffer some back of the shoe forward and down then mark each the binding. • Do not paint the hardener on any area which has sound and give additional shock absorption as well not already been stiffened as the hardener will side of the shoe on the cotton lining in the angle made. Bloch Elastoribs (page 39) are pre-cut into four a helping resin to adhere to the platform. seep through the satin and stain the fabric. Repeat pieces and each has an elastic piece sewn into the • Place the folded end of the ribbon at the marked • Suede toecaps can be glued with a suitable process after 24 hours. Two or three thin layers are position and sew as shown in the drawing onto ribbon length not quite in the centre so one length adhesive onto and under the platform, making sure recommended to strengthen the blocking of the the side of the shoe through the cotton lining but is shorter than the other. The shorter length should the suede is level with the platform of the shoe. shoe, rather than one thick layer which will take an not through the satin. The ribbons may be angled be pinned to the marked area for sewing to check extended time to dry and harden. This process of forward if required to hold the shoe on more securely. that when the ribbon is wound round the ankle the Humidity and dampness are pointe shoes' worst hardening the block may be used at any stage to elastic sits directly behind the Achilles tendon. enemies so a dancer should always remove any prolong the life of the shoe. For extra support the ribbon can be sewn further The Elastoribs come with detailed instructions in protection or padding from inside their pointe down the shoe close to the inner sole at the same the packet. shoes after wear. To restore the box shape, gently • Ensure the hardener is completely dry before stuff this area with absorbent paper for a short wearing the pointe shoes. period of time and place the shoes in a dry, warm • The brush, after use, should be thoroughly and well ventilated area, remembering to change immersed in mineral turpentine and cleaned with the absorbent paper frequently. This will prevent a soft cloth. moisture remaining in the box of the shoe which can lead to the premature softening of the paste • Do not allow any hardener to remain in the bristles and the shoe drying out in a distorted manner. as this will stiffen the brush. If a dancer has a tendency to roll or if one foot is Warning: Shellac is a highly flammable substance 2 more flexible or stronger than the other, rotating the and should be kept away from heat and out of reach pair of shoes from one foot to the other can help of children. them to wear more evenly. It is advisable for a more advanced student or professional dancer to use There is no rule for how long a pointe shoe will multiple pairs of shoes enabling one pair to dry out last. A young student having one or two lessons 4 completely between wears. per week including some pointe work, will no doubt 1 grow out of their shoes before the shoes wear Bloch do not advise out. A more advanced student will require two to 1 Ribbon 3 three pairs of shoes per term, depending on the • Bending shoes manually, because if you are not 2 Heel strap repetitious nature of their classes, the humidity and accurate where the shoe is bent in the shank, the 3 Insole the type of flooring in the studio. shoes may no longer retain the integrity of their Professional dancers are supplied with shoes 4 Ribbon sewn design and could become dangerous. reflecting the repertoire of the season and their on to cotton • The use of sticking plaster over the platform - this status in the company. lining at sides of shoe can cause moisture to be retained in the box and Medical fraternities advise that a young student therefore cause the platform to soften. should not commence pointe work before the age of • The use of calomine lotion to take the sheen from eleven or twelve years as the cartilage and bones of the satin, this can cause the block/box to collapse. the feet are still soft. The student would normally have been studying ballet for about three to four years Pointe Shoe Hardening Proccess prior to going 'en pointe'. Serious damage could occur if pointe work is taken up at too early an age before Shellac or French polish can be purchased the correct development of all the muscles. from a hardware store. The teacher may advise a student to attend a pre- Instructions for use: pointe assessment with a dance physiotherapist. • Air and dry pointe shoes thoroughly. This assessment will help ascertain a student’s physical readiness for the commencement of pointe • Do not attempt to paint the hardener into the work including the flexibility and strength of the foot. 42 43
POINTE SHOES POINTE SHOES FOOT CARE Foot care is an essential aspect of Pointe work Products for the protection of toes are the Bloch A900 A910S / A910M and as all feet differ it is important for the dancer POINTE PAD PRIMA PRO PAD to become familiar with her own personal needs. • Foot Essentials™ range of pointe pads, pointe cushions and prima pro pads. size s, m size s, m Preventing any problems is always better than trying colours nude colours nude to cure one e.g a blister. Suggestions to ensure the • The pointe pads and cushions are made from a thin feet are protected when doing pointe work: Wide shaped padding under Thin fabric base instead of layer of polymer gel inside a fabric pouch. All pads the ball of the foot cushions gel reduces bulk. Darts Prevention methods: come in two sizes of small and medium. the metatarsal on either side of theUpper help to create a good fit • Bathe feet in warm water with methylated spirits • The pointe pad design under the ball of the foot is added helps to harden the skin and prevent blisters. extended to provide extra cushioning. • A small amount of lambs wool can help protect a •T he pointe cushion covers across the toes and over the joints of the big toe and little toe, this allows the A901S / A901M A906 toe joint by wrapping the toe in the lambs wool or POINTE CUSHION BUNION GUARD making a nest inside at the platform. foot to be protected but to be aware of the floor without the bulk of the under padding. size s, m size one size • Toe nails should be regularly checked for length colours nude colours nude but not cut too short. • The prima pad is also made with a thin layer of Shaped to cover the toes Can be cut to size to ease polymer gel inside a fabric pouch but with a thin only without the under pressure from the joint • Always seek medical attention should symptoms layer of material under the toes. This gives the padding like corns, callouses, bruised nails or blisters persist dancer a better contact with the shoe and the soft seams flatten when ‘en pointe’. A904S / A904L A903 GEL TIP GEL STRIP size s/m, l/xl size one size colours nude colours nude FOOT These thimble like tips Can be cut to size to fit ESSENTIALS protect toe nails & joints shorter toes • The inside of the foot cover is coated with a thin layer of gel to protect the metatrsal area from A901S / A901M friction and pressure associated with pointe work POINTE CUSHION • Perfect for those only wanting toe protection • Product is washable and re-usable A902 A908 size s, m colours nude • Can be cut to size as needed GEL TUBE TOE SEPARATORS size one size size one size Shaped to cover the toes • L'intérieur du coussin est recouvert d'une fine colours nude colours nude only without the under couche de gel pour protéger la zone métatarse de padding la friction et de la pression associées au travail sur Gel coating to protect Helps alleviate inner-toe the small toe and friction and irritation pointe bunion areas caused by toenails • Parfait pour ceux qui veulent une protection or corns uniquement pour les orteils • Le produit est lavable en machine et réutilisable • Peut être coupé afin d’affiner la taille si nécessaire A909 • Die Innenseite der Fussabdeckung ist mit TOE SPACER MAX einer duennen Schicht Gel beschichtet um den size one size Mittelfussknochen vor Reibung und Druck zu colours nude schuetzen Helps alleviate inner-toe • Extra fuer diejenigen die nur Zehenschutz friction and irritation benoetigen caused by toenails • Produkt ist waschbar und mehrfachverwendbar or corns • Kann wie benoetigt zurechtgeschnitten werden • L'interno del guanto è rivestito con un sottile strato di gel per proteggere l'area del metatarso da eventuali frizioni o pressioni durante il lavoro sulle punte • Perfetto per chi desidera mantenere le dita del piede protette • Il prodotto si può lavare e riutilizzare • Può essere ritagliato per aggiustarne la taglia, se 44 necessario 45
POINTE SHOES FOOT ACCESSORIES IM009/IM009K WARM UP BOOTIE Exceptional warmth and comfort unisex sizes xs, s, m, l colors blue, light grey, candy pink, black girl's sizes s, m, l colors candy pink Bloch logo badge limited edition colors fluorescent pink, fluorescent blue, fluorescent orange • 100% Polyester filling offer exceptional warmth • Füllmaterial 100 % Polyester für herausragende and extreme comfort Wärme und herrlichen Tragekomfort • Cushioned heel • Gepolsterte Ferse • 100% Nylon Shell • Außenmaterial 100 % Nylon IRINA & MAX • Rembourrage 100% polyester, qui offre une chaleur • Rivestimento in poliestere al 100% offre Principal Dancers exceptionnelle et un confort extrême eccezionale calore e massimo confort • Talon capitonné • Tallone imbottito • Coque 100% nylon • Protezione a conchiglia in nylon al 100% 46
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S0625 SYNCHRONY BALLET FLATS girl's sizes 13 - 1.5 widths b, c colours pink, flesh ladies sizes 2 - 8 widths b, c colours pink, flesh, black men's sizes 4 - 11.5 widths c, d colours flesh, black •U ltimate stretch canvas • Hervorragend dehnbares Leinen • Wider toe to spread your toes • Breiter, für mehr Platz an den Zehen • Wider outsole shape • Breitere Aussensohlenform • Wide elastic around topline • Breites Gummiband als Einfassung MARIA KOWROSKI • Crossed elastic at instep • Kreuzgummi über den Spann Principal, New York City Ballet •D emi-pointe en toile stretch • Nuova tela elastica • Boitier élargis permettent aux orteils de s’étaler • Spazio più ampio per concedere maggiore spazio • Forme de semelle élargie agli alluci • Large contour élastique • Suola ampliata •C onfortable, contours élastique croisant au niveau • Elastico largo sul bordo du coup de pied • Elastico incrociato sul collo del piede outsole 50
S0282 ZENITH Ultimate stretch can- vas ballet flat with a streamlined fit BALLET FLATS girl's sizes 12 - 1.5 widths b, c colours pink ladies sizes 2 - 8.5 widths b, c, d colours black, pink (width d, pink only) ultimate stretch canvas • Ultimate stretch canvas ballet flat giving a • Ballettschuh aus sehr flexiblem Stretchleinen für streamlined fit reflecting contours of the foot while schmale, eng am Fuß anliegende Passform bei being extremely comfortable hervorragendem Komfort • Ultimate stretch canvas upper with elasticated • Obermaterial aus sehr flexiblem Stretchleinen mit binding elastischer Schnürung • Unique design with split sole suede outsole • Einzigartiges Design mit geteilter Rauleder- Außensohle CHRISTINE SHEVCHENKO • Demi-pointe en toile stretch, aerodynamique, très confortable. Contours élastiques • Scarpetta da danza classica all’avanguardia in tela Soloist, American Ballet Theatre • Empeigne en toile stretch et contour élastiques elasticizzata che offre un’aderenza aerodinamica • Design unique avec semelle extérieure en suède che segue il contorno del piede essendo nel contempo estremamente comoda • Tomaia in tela elasticizzata con cuciture elastiche • Design assolutamente unico con suola esterna (full sole ballet flat) Outsole shape 1 outsole spezzata in pelle scamosciata Outsole 2 Outsole 5 53 Outsole 3 (wide outsole) Outsole 4
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