Capezio Pointe Shoe that will Fit My Feet with Bunions

by GAIL ENCINA
(PHILIPPINES)

I am 11, would like to know how to order a capezio pointe shoes that will fit my feet. I have bunions. Do I have to show a picture of my feet and give the exact measurement?
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Hi Gail!

How exciting to be starting pointe!

How to Order Pointe Shoes

Fitting your first pair of pointe shoes by ordering online is tricky! If possible, I recomend ordering pointe shoes online only after you know what pointe shoe fits.

Is there a dance shoe store in area where you can try a bunch on?

If you have to order your first pair online, be prepared to send the shoe back if it doesn't fit right! You don't want to work with the wrong shoe.

Bunions

Fitting a wide ball of the foot (whether because of bunions or not) means you want to look at shoes with a big range of widths.

Capezio's with larger widths (w, ww, d, e, ee) are the Aria, Contempora, Glisse and Glisse Pro, Pavlowa, Plie II and Tendu II.

Capezio's General Fitting Guide

Here is Capezio's starting point for each shoe. Remember you want to be prepared to send back the shoe if it doesn't work.

Street shoe size
Aria

3 sizes smaller than street shoe size
Contempora
Pavlowa

1/2 size bigger than street shoe size
Glisse
Glisse Pro
Plie II
Tendu II

Good luck! Write back and let us know what works!

Ashleigh