Yara Refaat Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Hi I am having a problem with pointe work recently. During work on one foot the nails of my big toe get like cracks as if they will break and really hurt. Even though they are always very well trimmed, never long and I wear paddings. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Are you sinking down into the shoes a bit too much? Maybe it is because the shoes are at the end of their life and aren't supporting your feet very well, or possibly the shoes are not the best for you. Perhaps you could go and try some different shoes on and explain to the fitter the problems you are having. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yara Refaat Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Well yes they are dying I guess, but I will get new ones in October unfortunately. Would glueing them help? And what is the glue used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Most online dancewear retailers sell pointe shoe hardener, usually shellac, but as it is a liquid you might need to check whether they are able to send international deliveries. There is also something called Jet Glue - we got some from Freed in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yara Refaat Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Yes I heard of the Jet glue. I was wondering if it is made specifically for dance and dance shops, or would I find it in other stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Here are some links about Jet Glue that may be of use to you: http://www.balletcoforum.com/index.php?/topic/4814-jet-glue-for-hardening-pointe-shoes/ https://buddingballerina.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/the-resurrection-of-the-pointe-shoes-jet-glue/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aileen Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I thought that Shellac could be bought in other types of store as it has several uses other than hardening pointe shoes. It might be available for purchase in hardwear or department stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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