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Size Variations

Convert your street shoe size to pointe shoe sizes across all major brands. Get accurate sizing recommendations based on brand-specific conversion algorithms.

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Enter your normal street shoe size in the selected system

Padding Adjustments

Select your padding type for automatic size adjustments.

None
No adjustment
+0 / +0
Lambswool
Minimal
+0 / +0
Paper Towels
Being resourceful
+0 / +0
Gel Tips
Minor-moderate
+0 / +1
Ouch Pouches
Moderate
+0.5 / +0
Silicone Pads
Significant
+0.5 / +1
Multiple Types
Cumulative
+0.5 / +1
Format: +Size / +Width adjustments

Converting your size across all brands...

📏 Your Pointe Shoe Sizes

Here are your recommended sizes across major brands

⚠️ Important Sizing Notes

These are starting point recommendations based on brand-specific algorithms. Individual fit can vary significantly due to foot shape, brand variations, and model differences. Always get professionally fitted and try shoes on before purchasing. Consider this a helpful guide, not a definitive sizing solution.

Tips When Considering Size

Street Shoe Accuracy

Use your most accurate street shoe size - the one where your longest toe just touches the front when standing.

Time of Day Matters

Feet swell throughout the day. For best results, measure your feet in the afternoon or evening.

Brand Variations

Each brand fits differently. Our algorithms account for this, but always try before buying when possible.

Teacher Consultation

Share these recommendations with your teacher and fitter - they know your feet and dancing needs best.

📋 Special Case Notes by Brand

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Bloch

General Rule: 2-2.5 sizes smaller than street shoe

  • ES0160, S0172, S01732: Start 1.5-2 sizes smaller (not 2-2.5)
  • Wide feet: Add additional half size up from recommended size
  • Without padding: Go additional half size smaller and consider one width narrower
  • Width systems: Older styles use A-E, newer styles use X-XX-XXX format

Capezio

General Rule: Start with street shoe size to +0.5 sizes larger

  • Contempora: Start 2.5 sizes DOWN from street shoe (major exception)
  • Pavlova: Start 3 sizes DOWN from street shoe (major exception)
  • Ava: Start 1 size UP from street shoe
  • Développé & Phoenix: Start 0.5 size UP from street shoe
  • Without padding: Go additional half size smaller and one width narrower

Gaynor Minden

General Rule: 1-1.5 sizes LARGER than street shoe

  • Left/Right specific: Shoes are designed with drawstrings on inside of foot
  • No softening: Shanks and boxes never soften - fit must be perfect from start
  • Satin consideration: Satin hardly stretches - allow extra length
  • With padding: May need larger size to accommodate cushions
  • European vs American made: Slight differences in fit characteristics

Grishko/Nikolay

General Rule: Russian sizing system based on foot length in millimeters

  • Size measurement: Foot length in mm ÷ 10 = approximate Grishko size
  • Width system: 1-6 widths (1=narrowest, 6=extra wide)
  • Model variations: 2007 vs Fouette vs other models size differently on different lasts
  • Shank options: SS (super soft) to SH (super hard) - 5 options
  • Miracle style: Start 1.5-2 sizes smaller than other Grishko models

Freed of London

General Rule: 2-2.5 sizes smaller than street shoe

  • Classic vs Studio: Different construction methods may affect fit
  • Width system: X, XX, XXX, XXXX for hand-made; A, B, C, D for Studio line
  • Maker variation: Each individual maker may have slight variations
  • Special orders: Can specify particular makers for consistency
  • UK sizing: Uses UK sizing system (not US)

Suffolk

General Rule: 2-2.5 sizes smaller than street shoe

  • Solo Prequel: May run slightly larger - consider 0.5 size smaller
  • Russian-made models: (Reign, Regent, Royale) may fit differently than US-made
  • Width system: N, X, XX, XXX, XXXX progression

Russian Pointe

General Rule: Unique sizing system based on millimeters

  • Size calculation: Foot length in mm ÷ 10 = Russian Pointe size
  • Width system: W1, W1.5, W2, W3, W4, W5
  • Entrada: May run 0.5 size smaller than other models
  • European construction: Hand-made in Russia with different fit characteristics

Sansha

General Rule: European sizing, approximately 2 sizes smaller than street shoe

  • Recital vs other models: Different lasts may require size adjustments
  • Width system: X, XX, XXX, XXXX progression
  • French construction: May fit differently than other brands

So Danca

General Rule: Approximately 2 sizes smaller than street shoe

  • Model variations: DP801-806 may have slight size differences
  • Brazilian construction: May have different fit characteristics
  • Width considerations: Generally runs true to marked width

⚠️ Important Universal Notes

  • All sizing is approximate - professional fitting strongly recommended
  • Foot shape affects sizing - Egyptian, Greek, Square feet may need different approaches
  • Padding affects size - thicker padding requires larger shoes
  • Experience level matters - beginners often need different fits than advanced dancers
  • Individual variation - every foot is unique, these are starting points only