Thread: Ballet Boots

As someone who has no ballet training or experience whatsoever, do you think I have a chance in hell at being able to walk in these?

Pleaser BALLET-1020

Some people say it's like walking en pointe with stablisers, but again with no experience at walking en pointe I have no idea how easy/difficult that would be.

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I can say that over the years I have worn all sorts of wierd and wonderful heels, some of which I got used and/or strutted in confidently and others that I decided to leave out after only being able to walk in them like a new born fowl!

I wore a very similar pair to these for a photo shoot, I am not trained in ballet and although they took a while to get used to, I found them o.k. I felt incredible wearing them! They would have definatley taken me a while longer to get used to if I was actually dancing in them. I would suggest trying before you buy if there is anyone you know who owns them or a shop?

Theres nothing worse than seeing someone perform in a pair of heels they cannot confidently move around the stage in, (not saying this would be the case with you)! May just take some practice, then again you could be made to perform in heels like that!

I recently saw Kitty Bang Bang perform wearing a pair of these and boy can that lady move!

Wow, now that is what you call a heel!
I am one for a killer heel, believe you me, but i don't think i could possibly walk in these beauties.
I defo have to agree, probably a good idea to try before you buy, otherwise you may end up with a shoe that you can't wear (unless you are standing still!!)
Sammy xx

I have been trained to walk on pointe, but even I would struggle with those, as atleast on pointe you can go up and down to give your ankle a rest.

The problem as I see it with these boots is that they force your foot and ankle into position... and the same position doesn't work for everyone!

You should try a variety of brands to see what works... I personally find Pleaser ones the wrong shape as it makes me balance on the wrong part of my toes. Bear in mind also that for some people a shoe is actually easier than a boot!


Vicky Bx

Having been trained en pointe, I'm not sure that it would even make a difference if you've been trained or not? I haven't actually tried the pleaser shoes but it looks to me, like you'd need to position your foot in a different way, ......but don't take my word for it....it's just how it seems, to me!
I've been coveting these shoes for a while now, if only to put them on and admire them from a seated position!
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I had the chance to try them on and they weren't as bad as thought they would be. It would obviously take some training around the house before you show yourself wearing those shoes to the crowd
Oh my, sorry for my English, is the last sentence even grammatical?

I found walking/standing in them isn't as difficult as getting any kind of good posture in them.

I would agree with Vicky and try a few different brands and styles before settling on them though. Mine are the Chillie Peppers ones from Canada, I believe that Beatrix von Bourbons are the Italian Punative Shoes brand, and I know a few friends with the cheaper Devious ones.

NOM! you could always just wear them to bed

Originally Posted by evildrneil

NOM! you could always just wear them to bed

Haha! Funnily enough on doing a bit of research a few people have suggested sleeping in them so your feet get used to the position... Is this what you meant Neil?

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