How to Break in Canvas Pointe Shoes (Ballet)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put on your shoes.

   Without tying the ribbon pull the heel of your shoe down towards the ground so the back of your shoe is inside-out.
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   Step 2: Take the insole and pull it upwards.

   It should unstick from the bottom of your shoe. , Starting from the tip to the end make a pencilled-out mark 75% of the way up. ,, Restore the insole back to its original position so that your pointe shoe is wearable once more. , Gently roll up in them from demi-pointe to full-pointe.
   
   This should help to break in your demi-pointe.
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   Step 3: Measure three-quarters of the way up your shoe.

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   Step 4: Use pliers or extremely sharp scissors to cut through the wooden section UNDERNEATH the insole.

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   Step 5: Replace the insole.

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   Step 6: Try on your shoes

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   Step 7: again.

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