alison Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Okay, in a moment of boredom yesterday I got around to reading the RB's current pointe shoe appeal http://www.roh.org.uk/support/donations/fundraising-appeals/pointe-shoes-appeal It says: "Flat-spins [Ed Watson's shoes] are 3/4 of the length of a normal flat and allow the dancer to manipulate their foot (literally spin it round) without any risk of the shoe loosening." I'm having difficulty in visualising this, and Google hasn't been helpful. Ed's shoes have always looked full-length to me: can anyone elucidate, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 All I can think is that the sole might only be 3/4 length, much like a pointe shoe with a 3/4 or even 1/2 length shank? Either that or the canvas part of the shoe only covers the front 3/4 of the foot, leaving only elastic round the heel....maybe? Something like this perhaps: http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/modern_and_lyrical/B220.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hmm, not sure. Given the number of times I've seen Ed in masterclasses/insight events over the years, I think I'd have noticed if he was wearing something as unconventional as that. Plus they're split-soles, so I don't quite know how that relates to the 3/4 business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Shame he doesn't tweet, or we could ask him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayerling79 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 same methaphysical interrogation here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab_feet Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 It could be that the pleates that are stitched into the sole are shorter. There for creating a very snug fit, rather than going for a smaller size and stretching them out. He has perhaps shortened the heel length of the shoe as well. Again creating a very snug shoe that stays put. Plus as they are made to measure the dancers actual foot, it is likely they are shaped to fit into that stunning arch, again making the shoe shorter. Just my opinion anyway........ Probs nothing like that at all but it makes sence to me! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I asked the ROH tweeter today, and they produced a photo - but to be honest they just look like split soles to me: https://twitter.com/royaloperahouse/status/340493188315873280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afab Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 To me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyelliott Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 The ones in the photo don't look at all like the ones Ed describes he has specially made for him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 No, that's what I thought! :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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