Pointe Essentials

 Ribbon and Elastic amount for a pair of point shoes. 

Classic looking satin stretch ribbon that allows for the natural flexion and extension of ankle and heel. Stretch ribbon relieves unnecessary stress on tendons and allows the dancer to move from plie to pointe with minimal constriction and no bagginess. 

Woven elastic has a high quality look and feel, which is best for sewing pointe shoes. Dense interlocking threads are woven in a windowpane pattern to produce a premium product. This elastic does not narrow and is not see-through when stretched. It is easily stitched onto a shoe without affecting the integrity of the elastic. Woven elastic resists curling and is the softest elastic milled.

Dance freely and alleviate pressure in your pointe shoes with the Ouch Pouch Jr.®. The crescent shaped pad has a thin layer of gel material inside a fabric pouch. Best suited for wider foot or for the dancer who prefers a little less padding than the Ouch Pouch®.

Product Features:

• Content: Gel and Polyester
• Small fits sizes 1-6
• Large fits sizes 7-10
• Crescent shaped pad with a thin layer of gel material inside a fabric pouch
• 1 pair per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely

Custom molded silicone gel with lowered profile and indentation to accommodate dancers’ toes while aiding in the treatment and prevention of bunions. Place between first two toes to align the big toe with big toe joint. Each package contains 4 spacers that can be washed and reused.

Product Features:

• Material: Supple Polymer Gel
• Pack of 4 (2 colors)

Maximize the life of your pointe shoe by applying a thin layer of fast drying Jet™ Glue to the inside of the toe box and shank. Will not cut into studio time as the glue sets in only 10 to 20 seconds! Small 1 oz. bottle can be thrown into any size dance bag.

Product Features:

• Professional Grade Cyanoacrylate Glue
• One size: 1 oz.
• Apply thin layer of Jet™ Glue to inside of toe box and shank
• Sets fast - usually in 10-20 seconds

Dance freely and alleviate pressure in your pointe shoes with the Ouch Pouch Jr.®. The crescent shaped pad has a thin layer of gel material inside a fabric pouch. Best suited for wider foot or for the dancer who prefers a little less padding than the Ouch Pouch®.

Product Features:

• Content: Gel and Polyester
• Small fits sizes 1-6
• Large fits sizes 7-10
• Crescent shaped pad with a thin layer of gel material inside a fabric pouch
• 1 pair per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely

Your feet and ankles deserve some TLC: Tendon Loving Care. Pointe shoe ribbons must tie snuggly to look neat and professional en pointe, but standing flat they can chafe the Achilles tendon. Ouch and sometimes worse. Strategic insertion of elastic makes ribbons comfortable. Gaynor Minden's are super-tidy: ribbon and elastic are the same width and color, meticulously stitched together.

Ribbon: Soft but substantial Polyester
Elastic: Firm yet stretchy Lycra

Alleviate pressure in your pointe shoes with The Big Tip. Elasticized fabric tubes knitted to create seamless toe socks. Inner gel coating helps alleviate pressure that can cause bruised toenails. The Big Tip is effective on longer toes and also helps to "build up" a toe so that weight is more evenly distributed in your pointe shoes.

• Content: Gel, Polyester
• One size
• Elasticized fabric tubes with inner gel coating
• 2 per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely with the gel side out

Style BH1051

2nd (Second) Skin Squares help to prevent blisters from developing. Wear them where your body rubs together, such as between the thighs or in the underarm area. These blister gel squares are easy to apply and stay in place. They absorb friction and pressure, so your natural skin feels soft and undamaged. The squares have a clear design to make them more discreet-looking, no matter the color of your skin. Each piece is individually wrapped and measures 1" x 1".

• For the prevention of skin pressure, rubbing, chafing and blisters
• Jar format is ideal for use in clinics, training rooms and first-aid stations
• 200 2nd Skin gel squares per package
• Formula contains more water than other ingredients for enhanced comfort and easier removal

Pointe shoe covers with pre-sewn elastic across the arch.

Dance freely and alleviate pressure in your pointe shoes with the Pro Pad®. This pad contains a layer of gel material inside two pieces of fabric to create a comfortable pouch. Cushions the tops and the tips of your toes. Best suited for wide foot or for the dancer who prefers minimal padding.

Product Features:

• Content: Gel, Polyester
• Small fits sizes 1-5
• Large fits sizes 6-10
• A layer of gel material inside two pieces of fabric creates a comfortable pouch
• 1 pair per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely

BH1215

Alleviate pressure in your pointe shoes with Jelly Tips®. Elasticized fabric tubes knitted to create seamless toe socks. Inner gel coating helps alleviate pressure that can cause bruised toenails. Jelly Tips® are most effective on longer toes and can also help "build up" a toe so weight is more evenly distributed in your pointe shoes.

Product Features:

• Content: Gel, Polyester
• One size
• Elasticized fabric tubes with inner gel coating
• 2 per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely with the gel side out

Dance comfortably thanks to Demi Spacers™. Lower in profile and smaller in size than the Super Spacer. Place between first two toes to align big toe with big toe joint to aid in the treatment and prevention of bunions.

Product Features:

• 100% Gel
• Size: M
• Place between first two toes to align big toe with big toe joint to aid in the treatment and prevention of bunions
• 4 per package
• Recommended care: Hand wash with mild detergent and allow to air dry completely. May be lightly dusted with talcum powder after drying.