2017 - Pointe Shoe Collection

Dancers in 2017 increasingly utilized specific customization techniques to extend shoe life and improve performance:

: Hand-stitching around the platform (the tip) helps provide better balance for turns and prevents the shoe from rolling over the sides, which is especially vital for those with flexible arches. 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection

: A major addition to Bloch's lineup in 2017, this shoe focused on providing to help dancers push their technical boundaries. Gaynor Minden Sepia Line 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection

: Using shellac or specialized glues inside the toe box or on the shank can reinforce "soft spots," helping the shoes last through intense rehearsals or humid conditions. 2017 Pointe Shoe Collection