Pointe shoes were created to make a ballerinas look weightless and ethereal. But for most of us... it sure doesn't feel that way! Fortunately, after centuries of dancers suffering through soft slippers and uncomfortable pointe shoes, technology is offering new options. 
       Now you can find plastic shoes that never break down, and toe pads that cushion your landing. With hundreds of choices out there, it is important to figure out your unique preference and where to get it.     

Here's a little visual snack demonstrating the look of pointe shoes.

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