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Myriam Ould - Braham DANCE SHOES Étoile, Paris Opéra Ballet
It all started with a promise...
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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CONTENTS POINTE SHOES S0282 ZENITH 55 S0392 SPLITFLEX II 88 S0820SB MARCELLA 130
S0173 DRAMATICA 13 S0262 RESISTANCE 56 S0394 SPLITPRO 89 S0820SC MERCEDEZ 130
S0259 NEO HYBRID 58 S0820LB VIDA 131
S0171 TBC 14 JAZZ SHOES
S0277 PUMP 58 S0820LC VALERIA 131
S0174 BRILLIANTE 17
S0209 ARISE 59 S0470 PULSE 92 S0828SB PORTIA 132
S0172 EXACTITUDE 18
S2005 DANSOFT 59 S0471 RAYZE 93 S0828SC PENELOPE 132
S0109L HANNAH 19
S0200 PROFLEX LEATHER 60 S0472 HI-ARC 94 S0839SA ROSALINA 2 .3" 133
S0131 SERENADE 20
S0210 PROFLEX CANVAS 60 S0473 PHANTOM 95 S0839SB ROSALINA 2.75” 133
S0190 AXIS 22
S0261 PROFORM 62 S0462 ESSENTIAL JAZZ 96 S0838SB GUILIA 2 .75” 134
ES0170 B MORPH 23
S0271 PRO ARCH 62 S0452 DEBUT JAZZ 96 S0838SC GUILIA 3.15” 134
ES0160 BALANCE EUROPEAN 24
S0621 PRO ELASTIC 63 S0461 PURE JAZZ 97 S0833SA LELAH 135
S0141LV SERENE V 26
S0231 PROLITE SATIN 64 S0454 DEBUT JAZZ SUEDE SOLE 97 S0827SC DAVINA 135
S0105 ASPIRATION 27
S0232 DEBUT I SATIN 65 S0405 JAZZSOFT 98 S0847SA MONICA 136
S0104 ALPHA 28
S0203 PROLITE II HYBRID 65 S0404 JAZZFLEX SUEDE SOLE 98 S0848SA ANTONELLA 137
S0180 HERITAGE 29
S0213 PROLITE II CANVAS 65 S0403 ULTRAFLEX 99 S0845SB CHARISSE 138
S0129 JETSTREAM 30
S0211 PROLITE CANVAS 66 S0423 ULTRAFLEX SUEDE SPLIT SOLE 99 S0846SB ELAINE 138
S0130 SONATA 32
ES0250 ELASTOSPLIT X CANVAS 66 S0495 NEO - FLEX SLIP ON 101 S0806 ANNABELLA 139
S0132 SUPRIMA 33
S0225 BUNNYHOP 67 S0499 ELASTA BOOTIE 101 S0809 SIMONA 139
S0139 TRIOMPHE SUEDE 35
S0480 ENDURO-TECH 102 S0807 NICOLA 144
S0102 AMELIE SOFT 36 TAP SHOES
S0493 NEO - JAZZ 102 S0802 ILLEANA 144
S0103 AMELIE 37
S0370 KELLY 70 S0804 YVETTE 145
ES0485 SLIPSTREAM SLIP ON 87
S0100 SYNERGY 38
S0341 CHARLESTON 71 S0805 SIENNA 145
S0101 SYNERGY ¾ SHANK 39 DANCE SNEAKERS
SF3710 ECONOMY JAZZ TAP 72 S0870M ALEANDRO 146
S0133 SYLPHIDE 40
S0924 LIGHTENING 107 S0871M ALEANDRO 146
S0352 MERRY JANE 72
S0135 DEMI POINTE 41 S0920 APEX 108 S0865M RICHELIEU 143
S0328 MARYLYN TIE-UP 73
FOOT ACCESSORIES S0329 SHIRLEY TIE-UP 73 S0921 APEX MID 109 S0866M RICHELIEU 143
S0330 TIMESTEP 74 S0922 TRAVERSE 110 S0867M CAPONE 144
A0181 ELASTIC ½" 34
S0332 RAVEN 75 S0923 TRAVERSE MID 111 S0872M JOSE 145
A0190 RIBBON ⅞" 35
S0302 TAP-ON 76 S0523 WAVE 112 S0860 XAVIER 146
A0190 RIBBON ⅞" 35
S0524 CRISS CROSS 113 S0850 PRACTICE SHOE 146
S0323 SHOWTAPPER 76
A0185 ELASTORIB 35
S0570 AMALGAM LEATHER 114 S0868M DERBY 147
S0301 JAZZ TAP 77
A0525 RIBBON 35
S0381 AUDEO JAZZ TAP 77 S0572 AMALGAM S 114 S0873M JOAQUIN 147
A317 COVERT ELASTIC 35
S0388 TAP - FLEX 78 S0571 AMALGAM CANVAS 115 TEACHING
PR1009 POINTE SHOE BAG 35
S0313 JASON SAMUELS SMITH 80 S0522 TWIST 116
IM009 WARM UP BOOTIE 35 S0407 GRECIAN SANDAL 151
A5140T TECHNO TAP TOE 81 S0512 FUSION 117
S0427 PARIS 151
FOOT ESSENTIALS A7140T SHOCKWAVE TAP TOE 81 S0510 EVOLUTION 117
ES0410 ELASTOSPLIT GRECIAN 152
IM009 POINTE CUSHION 46 A8140T JSS TAP TOE 81 S0538 BOOST DRT 118
A5140H TECHNO TAP HEEL 81 S0528 CANVAS BOOST 118 CONTEMPORARY
A0181 POINTE PAD 47
A0190 POINTE CUSHION 47 A7140H SHOCKWAVE TAP HEEL 81 S0514 TRINITY 119
S0662 SOLEIL 154
A904 GEL TIP 47 A8140H JSS TAP HEEL 81
S0608 VANTAGE LEATHER 155
DANCESPORT
A902 GEL TUBE 47 CHARACTER SHOES S0618 VANTAGE MICRO SUEDE 155
S0851SC ROSA 122
A909 TOE SPACER MAX 47 S0602 FOOT THONG II 156
S0379 BROADWAY LO 84 S0853SC CARMEN 123
A910 PRIMA PRO PAD 47 S0675 FOOT THONG III 156
S0377 BROADWAY HI 84 S0856SA YELENA 124
A906 BUNION GUARD 47 S0685 FOOT WRAP II 157
S0325 TEMPO 85 S0855SA ANNA MARIA 125
A903 GEL STRIP 47 S0660 FOOT GLOVE 157
S0326 ACCENT 85 S0852SC OLGA 126
A908 TOE SEPARATORS 47
S0304 CURTAIN CALL 86 S0854SC OLA 127 CORE FITNESS
A912 SPACE ENHANCER 47
S0386 CHORD ANKLE 3" HEEL 86 S0841SB VITORIA 2.75" 128 S0670 FORME 159
BALLET FLATS S0324 KICKLINE 87 S0841SC VITORIA 3.15” 128 S0671 GRIPP 160
S0625 SYNCHRONY 52 S0306 CABARET 87 S0843SB ADORA 129
53 S0390 SPILTFLEX 88 S0843SC AVA 129
TBC
POINTE SHOES 6 S0173 D RAMATI CA 7
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
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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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POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
PASTE POINTE SHOE
FORMULA CONVERSION
Bloch pointe shoes use three different recipes wanted a paste to mold faster to the shape of the GUIDE
of paste used in the box. foot. This paste is extremely malleable and will
break down faster than paste A.
The standard paste is paste A which is a firm, hard FRACTIONAL (US /AUS) 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11
paste and was initially formulated to stand up to TMT™ paste known as Thermo-Morph Technology is STRAIGHT (UK) 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
climate conditions of heat and humidity. a heat activated paste which can be molded to the EUROPEAN 32 33½ 34 34½ 35 35½ 36 36½ 37 37½ 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
shape of the foot by the use of direct hot air from
Paste B evolved from paste A because dancers a hair dryer. S0173 DRAMATICA 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0172 EUROSTRETCH 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0100 SYNERGY 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0104 ALPHA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0105 ASPIRATION 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
MODIFYING
YOUR TMT S0108 AXIOM 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
TOE BOX S0109 HANNAH 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0129 JETSTREAM 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0130 SONATA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0131 SERENADE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
1 2 3
Heat each side for 20 seconds. While the shoe is still warm but not S0132 SUPRIMA 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
Hold the blow dryer 4 inches from
the demi pointe area of the outsole. Heat the vamp (top of shoe, not too hot, put the shoe on. Massage
Apply heat for 10 seconds. platform) for 20 seconds. Heat the the toe area, molding the shoe to the
S0133 SYLPHIDE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 5 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
demi pointe area of the outsole for contours of your foot.
20 seconds. Keep the blow dryer 4
inches from the satin to avoid marks. S0137 CONCERTA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½
S0141 SERENE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
ES0150 BALANCE * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0160 EUROPEAN 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
BALANCE
S0168 SIGNATURE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
REHEARSAL *
4 5 6 7 ES0170 B MORPH * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
Gripping the heel of the shoe, work Stand flat in the shoe and massage Leave shoe in the refrigerator for S0180 HERITAGE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
Do 3 tondues.
through demi-pointe 3 times. toe area again. 5 minutes to set.
S0190 AXIS 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0134 DEMI - 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½
SOFT SUEDE SOLE
S0135 DEMI - 13½ 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½
LEATHER SOLE
S0155 DEMI - 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
TENSUS
S0170 STRETCH DEMI 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
8 9 10 11
TO MODIFY YOUR TMT SHANK 9A Heat just above the mark on the Firmly place your thumb on the ¾ Leave shoe in the fridge for 5
outsole for 20 seconds. mark on the outsole and bend the minutes to set.
Fold back heel and put shoe on the
9B Heat just above the ¾ mark on heel of the shoe down just above the To see a video demonstration of this
identify the ¾ point of the
the insole for 20 seconds. ¾ mark. Ensure that you do not process go to www.bloch-tmt.com
arch area. Mark this point on the
Repeat step 9A. over-bend or bend below the ¾ mark.
insole and then corresponding
point on the outsole.
This is a guide only to the fitting sizes since lasts vary in shape, length and the width of foot
needs to be taken into consideration.
* USA only - all sizes are approximate according to width of foot
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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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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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POINTE SHOES
S0102 S0103
sole sole
AMELIE SOFT AMELIE
Introductory pointe Introductory pointe
shoe, designed for shoe, designed for
dancers new to dancers new to
pointe work pointe work
ladies’ sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 2 -8
widths x, xx, xxx widths x, xx, xxx
colors pink colours pink
•T
he gently curved sides of the box encourage the • Die leicht gebogenen Seiten der Kappe fördern die • The gently curved sides of the box encourage the • Die leicht gebogenen Seiten der Kappe fördern die
foot into the correct alignment richtige Ausrichtung des Fußes foot into the correct alignment richtige Ausrichtung des Fußes
•A
soft shank, graded in strength to allow the dancer • Eine weiche Innensohle, mit verschiedenen • A soft shank, graded in strength to allow the dancer • Eine weiche Innensohle, mit verschiedenen
to roll up onto pointe with ease Härtegraden um leicht auf die Spitze zu rollen to roll up onto pointe with ease Härtegraden um leicht auf die Spitze zu rollen
•L
es côtés du boîtier légèrement cambrés favorisent • I lati delicatamente curvati della mascherina interna • Les côtés du boîtier légèrement cambrés favorisent • I lati delicatamente curvati della mascherina interna
l’alignement correct du pied agevolano il corretto allineamento del piede l’alignement correct du pied agevolano il corretto allineamento del piede
•U
n cambrion souple, d’épaisseur variable, pour • Una suola interna morbida, con vari gradi di • Un cambrion souple, d’épaisseur variable, pour • Una suola interna morbida, con vari gradi di
faciliter le passage sur pointes resistenza, consente alla ballerina di alzarsi faciliter le passage sur pointes resistenza, consente alla ballerina di alzarsi
facilmente sulle punte facilmente sulle punte
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POINTE SHOES
S0104 S0105
sole sole
ALPHA ASPIRATION
Advanced students Stability and support
and Professionals with wide box and
with strong leg strong shank
and foot muscular
development
ladies sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 1-9
widths x, xx, xxx widths B, C, D, E
colours pink colours pink
• Full shank for support • Durchlaufende Innensohle zur Stütze • Wide box and platform allows the toes to spread • Breite Kappe und Standfläche geben
• ¾ outsole for increased flexibility • ¾ Außensohle für mehr Flexibilität and provides stability Zehenfreiraum und Stabilität
• Strong box and shank for support • Harte Kappe und Innensohle für gute Unterstützung
• Semelle intérieure entière pour un meilleur support • Suola interna intero per il giusto supporto
• Semelle extérieure ¾ pour une plus grand flexibilité • Soletta esterna da ¾ per maggiore flessibilità • Une plateforme et un boîtier élargis permettent • Una mascherina ed un appoggio larghi consentono
aux orteils de s’étaler et procurent une plus la giusta distribuzione delle dita dei piedi e offrono
grande stabilité equilibrio
• Boîtier et cambrion robustes pour un • Mascherina e suola interna resistenti per il giusto
meilleur support supporto
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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
24 innovativen, nur bei Bloch erhältlichen con la gamba 25POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
S0130 S0131
sole sole
SONATA SERENADE
Designed for students Designed with extra
and professionals with support to control the
flexible arches foot laterally, offering
a narrow, snug fit at
the heel
Available with
stronger shanks
SO131S and
S0131SSS
ladies sizes 1- 7.5 ladies sizes 1-9
widths B, C, D widths B, C, D, E
colours pink colours pink
• A wide platform for balancing 'en pointe' • Eine breite Standfläche für eine gute Balance • A wide platform for balancing 'en pointe' • Eine breite Standfläche für eine gute Balance
• Tapered heel for a snug fit auf Spitze • Longer vamp and firm shank help to prevent flexible auf Spitz
• Schmal zulaufende Ferse für enge Passform feet from bending too far over pointe • Längerer Vorschuh und harte Innensohle verhindern
• Une plateforme élargie favorise l’équilibre en pointes • Available with stronger shanks. das Überbiegen flexibler Füße auf Spitz
• Arrière du chausson fuselé pour mieux galber le talon • Ampio appoggio per l’equilibrio sulle punte • Auch mit extra starkem Schaft vorhanden
• Tallone affusolato per una migliore aderenza • Une plateforme élargie pour un bon équilibre
sur pointes • Ampio appoggio per l’equilibrio sulle punte
•U ne empeigne plus longue et un cambrion rigide • Accollatura più lunga e suola interna più rigida per
pour contrôler la pression du cou-de-pied evitare che piedi flessibili si pieghino troppo
vers l’avant sulle punte
• Disponible avec un cambrion extra renforcé SSS • Disponibile con plantare extra-forte.
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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
30 31POINTE SHOES
S0139
sole
TRIOMPHE
SUEDE
Taperd platform and
slim box flatter the
line of the leg
SARA MEARNS
Principal Dancer
ladies sizes 1- 8.5
widths B, C, D, E
colours pink
• A tapered platform and slim box to flatter the line • Kleinere Standfläche und spitzzulaufende Kappe
of the leg schmeicheln der Beinlinie
• A firm shank supports the dancer 'en pointe' • Harte Innensohle stütz die Tänzerin auf Spitz
• Features a suede toe cap to reduce wear and tear • Die Wildleder-Zehenkappe verringert den Verschleiß
on the platform and helps to prevent slipping on the der Standfläche und bietet erhöhte Rutschsicherheit
corners of the platform auch an den Kanten der Standfläche
• Also available without suede toe cap, S0139F • Auch ohne Lederkappe erhältlich, S0139F
• Une plateforme fuselée et un boîtier fin flattent la • Appoggio affusolato e mascherina snella per
ligne de la jambe agevolare l’allineamento della gamba
• Un cambrion rigide soutient la danseuse en pointes • Una suola interna rigida supporta la ballerina nella
• Un renfort en suède à la pointe réduit l’usure de la posizione sulle punte
plateforme et évite de glisser sur les coins • Presenta un rinforzo in punta in pelle scamosciata
• Également disponible sans renfort en suède à la per ridurre l’usura dell’appoggio e per evitare di
pointe, S0139F scivolare sugli angoli dell’appoggio
• Disponibile anche senza rinforzo in punta in pelle
scamosciata, S0139F
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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
34 35POINTE SHOES
ES0170
B MORPH sole
Moulded to perfection
by the individual
dancer with TMT™
technology
ladies’ sizes 2 -8
widths x, xx, xxx
colours pink
•F eatures TMT, allowing the dancer to mould the • TMT ermöglicht der Tänzerin den Schuh an ihren
shoe to the contours of their feet Fußkontour anzupassen
• Wide platform helps to support and stabilize the • Breite Standfläche für optimale Unterstützung und
ankle and enables the dancer to balance more Stabilisierung des Fußgelenks und gute Balance
easily 'en pointe' auf Spitz SARAH LAMB
Principal, The Royal Ballet
•L e boîtier et cambrion TMT permettent au chausson • La colla TMT consente alla ballerina di modellare la
d’être moulé aux contours du pied calzatura ai contorni del piede
•B oîtier elargi pour un meilleur support et un • L’ampio appoggio contribuisce a supportare e
excellent maintien de la cheville stabilizzare la caviglia e agevola l’equilibrio della
• Idéal pour l’équilibre en pointes ballerina sulle punte
36POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
S0180 S0190
sole sole
HERITAGE AXIS
Inspired by Russian Tapered shoe that
Heritage with low looks delicate, light
V-vamp design that and beautiful
lengthens the asthetic 'en pointe'
line of the foot
ladies sizes 2 -8 ladies sizes 2 -8
widths x, xx, xxx widths x, xx, xxx
colours pink colours pink
• Flattering V shaped vamp, light and streamlined shoe • Schmeichelnder, V-förmiger Vorschuh, leichter, • Features TMT, allowing the dancer to mould the • TMT ermöglicht der Tänzerin den Schuh an ihren
•S hank is gently curved to hug the arch when stromlinienförmiger Schuh shoe to the contours of their feet Fußkontour anzupassen
pointing and allows flexibility and control • Leicht gebogene Innensohle für optimalen Sitz auf • Has a tapered box and looks delicate, light and • Spitzzulaufende Kappe sorgt
dem Spann bei gestrecktem Fuß, mehr Flexibilität beautiful 'en pointe' • Leicht gebogene Innensohle für optimalen Sitz auf
• Chausson aérodynamique et léger avec und Kontrolle • Shank is gently curved to hug the arch when dem Spann bei gestrecktem Fuß, mehr Flexibilität
empeigne en V pointing and allows flexibility and control und Kontrolle
•L e cambrion légèrement pré-cambré épouse la • Accollatura a V, calzatura snella e leggera
forme de la voûte plantaire lorsque la danseuse • La suola interne è delicatamente curvata per • Le boîtier et cambrion TMT permettent au chausson • La colla TMT consente alla ballerina di modellare la
pointe le pied aderire all’arco plantare nella posizione sulle punte e d’être moulé aux contours du pied calzatura ai contorni del piede
• Permet plus de flexibilité et contrôle consentire flessibilità e controllo • Boîtier très chaussant. Chausson délicat, léger et • Presenta una mascherina affusolata e un aspetto
particulièrement esthétique en pointes delicato, leggero e attraente nella posizione sulle
• Le cambrion est légèrement cambré, épousant ainsi punte
la cambrure du pied pointé. Permet une plus grande • La suola interna è delicatamente curvata per aderire
flexibilité et un meilleur contrôle all’arco plantare nella posizione sulle punte e
consente flessibilità e controllo
38 39POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOE
RANGE
Bloch pointe shoes offer a huge range of width an extra centre board into the shank of the shoe.
and a varied selection for the individual dancer to With this extra support under the metatarsal the
choose the most appropriate shoe to fit her feet. shoes usually have a longer vamp than standard A0181 A0526
There are only three styles of pointe shoes which shoes. Although it is possible to have even stronger
ELASTIC ½" STRETCH RIBBON
are available in a stock line with a stronger backed shoes made with a double or triple shank, these NEW
shank and these are Suprima, Serenade and special orders are made only after a consultation size 1bolt 150 yds/137m size one size
Sonata. These shoes are marked on the outsole with an experienced fitter with an additional cost colors pink colors pink
with an asterisk or a triangular shape near the size of a special order fee. Supportive elastic for use Professional ribbon
imprint. These shoes are made stronger by adding on ballet flats, pointe shoes following the natural flexion
or for shoulder straps and extension of ankle and
heel. Relieves unnecessary
stress on tendons
A0527
Professional / Professionnel / Professionell / Professionale
A0182
STRETCH KIT
Leichter V-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a V leggera
ELASTIC 1"
TMT Paste* / Colle TMT* / TMT Kleister* / Colla TMT*
NEW
size 2 yds stretch ribbon /
Advanced / Avancé / Fortgeschritten / Avanzato
size 1 roll 55 yds/50m
Sehr Breite Standfläche / Appoggio molto largo
Very wide platform / Plate-forme très large / colors pink 20 inches covert elastic
Mittleharte Innensohle / Suola interna media
Harte Innensohle / Suola interna resistente
B Paste* / Colle B* / B Kleister* / Colla B*
A Paste* / Colle A* / A Kleister* / Colla A*
Weich Innensohle / Suola interna morbida
colors pink
Slight V Vamp / Empeigne en V légére /
Student / Etudiant / Schüler / Studente
Lärmminderung / Riduzione del rumore
U-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a U
Noise reduction / Réduction de bruit /
Firmer elastic for use
V-förmiger Vorschuh / Accollatura a V
Breite Standfläche / Appoggio largo
Heel cushion / Coussinet de talon /
Wide platform / Plate-forme large /
Professional Kit with
Medium Shank / Cambrion moyen
on shoes or straps
Fersenpolster / Imbottitura tallone
Strong Shank / Cambrion rigide /
Soft Shank / Cambrion souple / stretch ribbon, covert
Available in USA only
U Vamp / Empeigne en U /
V Vamp / Empeigne en V /
elastic, needle, and thread
Special Features
for stiching.
Dancer level
Platform
Shank
POINTE SHOES
Vamp
Paste
A0190 A0525
FEATURES RIBBON ⅞" ELASTORIB
size 1 roll of 50 yds size one size
S0173 DRAMATICA • • • • • • •
colors european pink colors matte pink
S0171 TBC • • • • • • •
Professional non-slip Pre-cut ribbon with elastic
S0174 BRILLIANTE • • • • • • • ribbon for use en pointe sewn into the length which
S0172 EXACTITUDE • • • • • • • shoes assists in the reduction of
strain on the Achilles tendon
S0109 HANNAH • • • • •
S0131 SERENADE • • • • • • • •
S0190 AXIS • • • • • • •
A0189 A0185
ES0170 B MORPH • • • • • • • • RIBBON COVERT ELASTIC
ES0160 BALANCE EUROPEAN • • • • • • • • size 50m roll of 22mm size one size
S0141LV SERENE V • • • • • • • • colours pink colors pink
S0105 ASPIRATION • • • • • • Professional non-slip Pre-cut invisible elastic
non-shiny ribbon for to sew on pointe shoes for
S0104 ALPHA • • • • • •
use on pointe shoes added security
S0180 HERITAGE • • • • • • • • •
S0129 JETSTREAM • • • • • •
S0130 SONATA • • • • • • •
S0132 SUPRIMA • • • • • • •
S0139 TRIOMPHE SUEDE • • • • • • A317
S0102 AMELIE SOFT • • • • • • • POINTE SHOE BAG
S0103 AMELIE • • • • • • • size 355mm (l) x 155mm (w)
colors black
S0100 SYNERGY • • • • • •
Open mesh drawstring
S0101 SYNERGY ¾ SHANK • • • • • • bag for storing and airing
S0133 SYLPHIDE • • • • • pointe shoes
S0135 DEMI - POINTE • • •
*Break in instruction A is recommended for A Paste and break in instruction B for B Paste. Visit our website www.blochworld.com for break in instructions.
Visit www.bloch-tmt.com for instructions on TMT Paste.
40 41POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
MAINTENANCE HOW TO SEW
OF POINTE RIBBON ON TO
SHOES Bloch Pointe shoes have been made with skill and craftmanship. As pointe shoes are a dancer’s tool, careful Ribbon bundles POINTE SHOE
maintenance and preparation will extend their life expectancy. Bloch pointe shoes are made in the traditional
method, using natural fibres and pastes so the foot absorbs less strain through the intentional breaking down Ribbon bundles are sold in one long 2¼ metre position. Do not sew the ribbon through the binding
of the shoe, helping to prevent injury and minimise discomfort. Before wearing pointe shoes for the first time length so the ribbon needs to be cut in half and as the cord can not be adjusted and the binding
some preparation is essential and recommended. then in half again so there are four pieces, one for may pull away from the satin. The cord inside the
each side of the shoe. binding of the pointe shoe is to adjust the tension
of the width of the upper. It should be adjusted
Pointe shoe preparation blocked area of the pointe shoe if the shoes are • Take one piece of ribbon and at one end fold one while on the foot, and tied in a double knot with the
damp from perspiration. Thinly load the brush with centimetre over once and then fold it over two excess cord tucked into the shoe and not be visible.
• Correct placement and sewing of ribbons. the hardener and carefully paint inside the shoe centimetres again. Do not cut the excess of the cords off, as should
• Darning underneath and over the platform using from the platform and up under the vamp. • To attach the ribbons at the correct angle, fold the the knot come undone the ends would be lost inside
a non-shiny darning cotton will also buffer some back of the shoe forward and down then mark each the binding.
• Do not paint the hardener on any area which has
sound and give additional shock absorption as well not already been stiffened as the hardener will side of the shoe on the cotton lining in the angle made. Bloch Elastoribs (page 39) are pre-cut into four
a helping resin to adhere to the platform. seep through the satin and stain the fabric. Repeat pieces and each has an elastic piece sewn into the
• Place the folded end of the ribbon at the marked
• Suede toecaps can be glued with a suitable process after 24 hours. Two or three thin layers are position and sew as shown in the drawing onto ribbon length not quite in the centre so one length
adhesive onto and under the platform, making sure recommended to strengthen the blocking of the the side of the shoe through the cotton lining but is shorter than the other. The shorter length should
the suede is level with the platform of the shoe. shoe, rather than one thick layer which will take an not through the satin. The ribbons may be angled be pinned to the marked area for sewing to check
extended time to dry and harden. This process of forward if required to hold the shoe on more securely. that when the ribbon is wound round the ankle the
Humidity and dampness are pointe shoes' worst hardening the block may be used at any stage to elastic sits directly behind the Achilles tendon.
enemies so a dancer should always remove any prolong the life of the shoe. For extra support the ribbon can be sewn further The Elastoribs come with detailed instructions in
protection or padding from inside their pointe down the shoe close to the inner sole at the same the packet.
shoes after wear. To restore the box shape, gently • Ensure the hardener is completely dry before
stuff this area with absorbent paper for a short wearing the pointe shoes.
period of time and place the shoes in a dry, warm • The brush, after use, should be thoroughly
and well ventilated area, remembering to change immersed in mineral turpentine and cleaned with
the absorbent paper frequently. This will prevent a soft cloth.
moisture remaining in the box of the shoe which
can lead to the premature softening of the paste • Do not allow any hardener to remain in the bristles
and the shoe drying out in a distorted manner. as this will stiffen the brush.
If a dancer has a tendency to roll or if one foot is Warning: Shellac is a highly flammable substance 2
more flexible or stronger than the other, rotating the and should be kept away from heat and out of reach
pair of shoes from one foot to the other can help of children.
them to wear more evenly. It is advisable for a more
advanced student or professional dancer to use There is no rule for how long a pointe shoe will
multiple pairs of shoes enabling one pair to dry out last. A young student having one or two lessons 4
completely between wears. per week including some pointe work, will no doubt
1
grow out of their shoes before the shoes wear
Bloch do not advise out. A more advanced student will require two to 1 Ribbon
3
three pairs of shoes per term, depending on the
• Bending shoes manually, because if you are not 2 Heel strap
repetitious nature of their classes, the humidity and
accurate where the shoe is bent in the shank, the 3 Insole
the type of flooring in the studio.
shoes may no longer retain the integrity of their
Professional dancers are supplied with shoes 4 Ribbon sewn
design and could become dangerous.
reflecting the repertoire of the season and their on to cotton
• The use of sticking plaster over the platform - this status in the company. lining at sides
of shoe
can cause moisture to be retained in the box and
Medical fraternities advise that a young student
therefore cause the platform to soften.
should not commence pointe work before the age of
• The use of calomine lotion to take the sheen from eleven or twelve years as the cartilage and bones of
the satin, this can cause the block/box to collapse. the feet are still soft. The student would normally have
been studying ballet for about three to four years
Pointe Shoe Hardening Proccess prior to going 'en pointe'. Serious damage could occur
if pointe work is taken up at too early an age before
Shellac or French polish can be purchased
the correct development of all the muscles.
from a hardware store.
The teacher may advise a student to attend a pre-
Instructions for use:
pointe assessment with a dance physiotherapist.
• Air and dry pointe shoes thoroughly. This assessment will help ascertain a student’s
physical readiness for the commencement of pointe
• Do not attempt to paint the hardener into the work including the flexibility and strength of the foot.
42 43POINTE SHOES
POINTE SHOES
FOOT CARE
Foot care is an essential aspect of Pointe work Products for the protection of toes are the Bloch A900 A910S / A910M
and as all feet differ it is important for the dancer POINTE PAD PRIMA PRO PAD
to become familiar with her own personal needs. • Foot Essentials™ range of pointe pads, pointe
cushions and prima pro pads. size s, m size s, m
Preventing any problems is always better than trying colours nude colours nude
to cure one e.g a blister. Suggestions to ensure the • The pointe pads and cushions are made from a thin
feet are protected when doing pointe work: Wide shaped padding under Thin fabric base instead of
layer of polymer gel inside a fabric pouch. All pads the ball of the foot cushions gel reduces bulk. Darts
Prevention methods: come in two sizes of small and medium. the metatarsal on either side of theUpper
help to create a good fit
• Bathe feet in warm water with methylated spirits • The pointe pad design under the ball of the foot is
added helps to harden the skin and prevent blisters. extended to provide extra cushioning.
• A small amount of lambs wool can help protect a •T
he pointe cushion covers across the toes and over
the joints of the big toe and little toe, this allows the
A901S / A901M A906
toe joint by wrapping the toe in the lambs wool or POINTE CUSHION BUNION GUARD
making a nest inside at the platform. foot to be protected but to be aware of the floor
without the bulk of the under padding. size s, m size one size
• Toe nails should be regularly checked for length colours nude colours nude
but not cut too short. • The prima pad is also made with a thin layer of
Shaped to cover the toes Can be cut to size to ease
polymer gel inside a fabric pouch but with a thin
only without the under pressure from the joint
• Always seek medical attention should symptoms layer of material under the toes. This gives the padding
like corns, callouses, bruised nails or blisters persist dancer a better contact with the shoe and the
soft seams flatten when ‘en pointe’.
A904S / A904L A903
GEL TIP GEL STRIP
size s/m, l/xl size one size
colours nude colours nude
FOOT These thimble like tips Can be cut to size to fit
ESSENTIALS protect toe nails & joints shorter toes
• The inside of the foot cover is coated with a thin
layer of gel to protect the metatrsal area from
A901S / A901M friction and pressure associated with pointe work
POINTE CUSHION • Perfect for those only wanting toe protection
• Product is washable and re-usable A902 A908
size s, m
colours nude
• Can be cut to size as needed GEL TUBE TOE SEPARATORS
size one size size one size
Shaped to cover the toes • L'intérieur du coussin est recouvert d'une fine colours nude colours nude
only without the under couche de gel pour protéger la zone métatarse de
padding la friction et de la pression associées au travail sur Gel coating to protect Helps alleviate inner-toe
the small toe and friction and irritation
pointe
bunion areas caused by toenails
• Parfait pour ceux qui veulent une protection or corns
uniquement pour les orteils
• Le produit est lavable en machine et réutilisable
• Peut être coupé afin d’affiner la taille si nécessaire
A909
• Die Innenseite der Fussabdeckung ist mit TOE SPACER MAX
einer duennen Schicht Gel beschichtet um den size one size
Mittelfussknochen vor Reibung und Druck zu colours nude
schuetzen
Helps alleviate inner-toe
• Extra fuer diejenigen die nur Zehenschutz
friction and irritation
benoetigen caused by toenails
• Produkt ist waschbar und mehrfachverwendbar or corns
• Kann wie benoetigt zurechtgeschnitten werden
• L'interno del guanto è rivestito con un sottile strato
di gel per proteggere l'area del metatarso da
eventuali frizioni o pressioni durante il lavoro sulle
punte
• Perfetto per chi desidera mantenere le dita del
piede protette
• Il prodotto si può lavare e riutilizzare
• Può essere ritagliato per aggiustarne la taglia, se
44 necessario 45POINTE 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%
46BALLET 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
50S0282
ZENITH
Ultimate stretch can-
vas ballet flat with a
streamlined fit
BALLET FLATS
girl's sizes 12 - 1.5
widths b, c
colours pink
ladies sizes 2 - 8.5
widths b, c, d
colours black, pink
(width d, pink only)
ultimate
stretch
canvas
• Ultimate stretch canvas ballet flat giving a • Ballettschuh aus sehr flexiblem Stretchleinen für
streamlined fit reflecting contours of the foot while schmale, eng am Fuß anliegende Passform bei
being extremely comfortable hervorragendem Komfort
• Ultimate stretch canvas upper with elasticated • Obermaterial aus sehr flexiblem Stretchleinen mit
binding elastischer Schnürung
• Unique design with split sole suede outsole • Einzigartiges Design mit geteilter Rauleder-
Außensohle
CHRISTINE SHEVCHENKO • Demi-pointe en toile stretch, aerodynamique, très
confortable. Contours élastiques • Scarpetta da danza classica all’avanguardia in tela
Soloist, American Ballet Theatre • Empeigne en toile stretch et contour élastiques elasticizzata che offre un’aderenza aerodinamica
• Design unique avec semelle extérieure en suède che segue il contorno del piede essendo nel
contempo estremamente comoda
• Tomaia in tela elasticizzata con cuciture elastiche
• Design assolutamente unico con suola esterna
(full sole ballet flat)
Outsole shape 1
outsole spezzata in pelle scamosciata
Outsole 2
Outsole 5
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Outsole 3
(wide outsole)
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