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DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
Myriam Ould - Braham         DANCE SHOES
Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
It all started with a promise...
DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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
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DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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
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POINTE SHOES

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DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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.

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               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.

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DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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

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                           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

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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

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DANCE SHOES Myriam Ould - Braham Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
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

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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

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               S0102                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         S0103
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               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

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               S0104                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           S0105
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               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

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                                                                                                                                                      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

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               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
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               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.

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               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

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               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

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                                                                                                                                      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

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               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

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               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

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               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

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               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.

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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.

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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
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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%

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BALLET FLATS

S0
48 625 SYN C H R O NY     49
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

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                                                                                                                                                                  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

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                                                             Outsole 3
                                                         (wide outsole)
                                                         Outsole 4
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