Farawaydancer Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sorry for the very boring thread. I need to find some pink leather ballet shoes which might actually fit my dd. The shops near us only stock one type, capezio daisy, which just don't suit at all so we have to resort to mail order. She has quite shallow feet and narrow at the ankles but really quite wide at the front when she stands on demi pointe. Anything which seems to fit width-wise at the toes is far too deep and I can get my whole hand in the top of the shoe, there just seems to be far too much material!! Can anyone recommend anything which might fit my dd's oddly shaped feet?! Strangely we don't seem to have this issue with canvas or satin shoes but even the same style in leather don't fit. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 have you tried spilt sole leather shoes? DD has narrow ankles and wide feet! she found So Danca 260 were a good fit, and she currently has some Bloch neoforms, which look beautiful on her feet! ( they are part leather and part neoprene! and expensive :0( ) my other suggestion would be to ring a ballet shoe/dance shop and ask for advice. do you have to have leather? good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Yes, her teacher insists on leather unfortunately because her feet just look so much better in canvas! She's not allowed split soles either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTu Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I was going to recommend the so danca bae11 but unfortunately they are split soles too. My dd has a narrow heel but is wider across the ball of the feet & these are a nice fit on her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Yes, her teacher insists on leather unfortunately Perhaps she should try taking her to buy the shoes then 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 One of my students has similar feet, I'm sure her leather ones are Katz? Will check next time I see her. I know they definitely aren't first position as we stock them and they looked awful so I didn't let her have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Beelam Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 How about the So Danca SD69 leather shoe? Full sole, soft leather and elasticated around the top so no drawstring and a snug fit We stock them at Just Ballet - we can try to fit by email 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarinko Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 How about Capezio Juliet? They are narrow and very stretchy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Perhaps she should try taking her to buy the shoes then Now there's a thought ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farawaydancer Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thank you all, I knew some of you would have some ideas to try! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xanthe Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Gandolfi do leather ballet shoes - I had to go there for DD's uniform and picked up a new pair of shoes at the same time and they are definitely a nicer fit than any of the other pairs she's ever had. Their factory is in the UK - they did have a shop in Baker Street, but closed just before xmas, but they are very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Sansha tutu come as a full sole leather shoe. My dd has narrow feet which are narrowest around ankles. They come in 2 widths so use narrower. Just seen them on ebay for £9ish. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/170915402766?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 Length wise I think they fit like most soft ballet shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Gandolfi do leather ballet shoes - I had to go there for DD's uniform and picked up a new pair of shoes at the same time and they are definitely a nicer fit than any of the other pairs she's ever had. Their factory is in the UK - they did have a shop in Baker Street, but closed just before xmas, but they are very helpful. Afaik Gandolfi also have a shop which is attached to their factory / warehouse in Northants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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