Recommended pointe shoe shops/ fittings - North East

[Helouise55]

Hello - would be grateful for any feedback on the below.  

 

Wondered if anyone could suggest any great pointe shoe shops in North East England ( although happy to travel to Edinburgh / Leeds/ London if needs be)

 

Our usual  shop has sadly shut down  and my daughter needs shoes urgently  for a performance at the end of the month due to her outgrowing current ones.  As her dance school is shut over the holidays I  can't get them checked as I normally would so need to be assured that they are well fitted so any recommendations would be much appreciated.  This will be her 5th pair.  

 

Looking for a shop with good choice and great fitter. 

 

Really appreciate anyone who has any input on this.

 

Thank you.  

 

[Legseleven]

I realise it’s not in the north east, but Planet Dance in Batley, West Yorkshire is great - large range of shoes, great fitters. 

Edited July 31, 2023 by Legseleven

[sunrise81]

We always use Planetdance too!

[Northballetmum]

the dancers pointe in Newcastle is very good. We also use dance wear Edinburgh on rose street. Both have a good range to try and fit well. 

[RHowarth]

I use E&L Dance Boutique in Darlington. I've had shoes fitted all over the place including all the usual London shops - and can't fault Emma who does the fittings there.

Edited July 31, 2023 by RHowarth

[Pixiewoo]

another vote for Planet Dance in Batley Leeds. Always been very helpful and patient!

[Helouise55]

Thank you all so much for your recommendations . So helpful and much appreciated. Will look into them all. 

 

[Farawaydancer]

18 hours ago, RHowarth said:

I use E&L Dance Boutique in Darlington. I've had shoes fitted all over the place including all the usual London shops - and can't fault Emma who does the fittings there.

This would be the one we recommend too. Emma is great. 

[Helouise55]

With thanks to all for taking the time to recommend NE pointe shoe shops. I am very grateful. 

 

WE went to E&L Dance Boutique  ( as it was the nearest one to us).

 

It was an amazing experience all round and Emma give us a first class service and made my daughter feel so comfortable, confident and welcome. The product range, knowledge  and fitting was exceptional. We walked away with the perfect shoes.  

 

Thanks again to you all for this - one very happy daughter and Mum.