Shoe throat: This part is seen from above, is to let the feet up and flat, showing the part of the instep.
Tie: Provides a toughness to the vamp at the edge of the instep. Tightening the strap allows the toe to fit better.
Plane: at the forefront of the toe. The actor relies on this plane to stand on the toes.
Shoe height: refers to the vertical height of the upper to the sole.
Pleats: Located at the front end of the shoe. The cloth is pleated and embedded in the soul here.
Shoe edge: the cloth part on the side of the shoe, stitched at the heel
Sole: The outer leather sole is used to provide traction. The sole is stitched in the interior of the shoe and the upper.
Shoe bone: the "spine bone" of the whole pair of shoes is located under the "sock line". The bottom plate inside the shoe is usually printed with a brand. If many of them are printed on the outsole of the shoe if its function is to provide the foot arch This part of the support force usually has a soft and hard part to meet the needs of different feet.
Wearing method
Buying new point shoes also requires your own "processing" - sewing your ribbon. At the position of the arch of the foot, a ribbon is sewn on the left and right sides. Prepare yourself a wide rubber band and sew them at the heel. This rubber band is not a must-have accessory, but it helps to better secure the shoe to your foot.
After you are ready to work, you should wear your shoes. First, put the toe cover on the toes. If there is a rubber band, first pass through the rubber band, put on the shoes, and put the feet flat on the ground. Adjust the position of the rubber band to the place of the ankle. Then tie the ribbon. The ribbon is not as long as possible, and the number of turns is not as good as possible. First, put the ribbon on one side of the arch around the instep and wrap it around the ankle. Wrap it around the thinnest part of the ankle and fix it on the inside. Then turn the ribbon on the outside of the foot in the opposite direction. Note that the ribbon should be completely flattened and wrapped around the foot so that the two ribbons on the instep intersect a beautiful cross. Finally, put two ribbons on the inside of the ankle to make a bow. The knot does not need to be played very big. A small one can be used. After subtracting the excess ribbon, carefully tie the knot into the ribbon next to it. No knots should be seen from any direction. Therefore, the knot should not be played too much. If it is too big, it will bulge and affect the whole leg line.
Wearing shoes
- Cut the satin of the shoe. This is the most thorough method. Cut off the satin cloth where the shoe is located. It is also better when you perform on the stage. There are only forged noodles on the market, as well as toe shoes with canvas surface. For beginners, it is better to use the canvas surface first, so that you can avoid slipping at the time.
- Apply "hot water" to the toe: Apply a small amount of "hot water" to the shoes and apply it to the shoes. It also has an anti-slip effect. Besides, professional dancers will apply "hot water" to the entire pair of shoes, because the matte shoes can make the feet look longer.
Adjust
1) Drowning in the toe range: Use cotton to pour a little water on the toe and above, which will make the shoes change according to your foot shape. One way is to replace the water with alcohol, and the shoes will not be so soft.
2) Cut off the board: Cutting off the shoe board in your position will make your line more special. But remember to pull the heel of the shoe before you cut off the shoe. After you cut off the shoe, you have to put the insole back in place, then it will not be tied to the foot.
What to do if the heel is always slipped: first wet the heel with a little water, put your heel on the rosin, and then put on the shoe, the heel will not slide down.
After tying the ribbon, sew it in the knotted position. If you have to change your shoes, spray the hair gel at the knotted position after the ribbon is tied.
The length of use of the point shoes is generally determined by the support of the shoe bone. Due to the long-term use of toe techniques, the shoe bones will gradually lose their elasticity and support. At this time, shoes should be changed to maintain the safety of the feet. Besides, the shoebox will increase with the use of time, and the moisture caused by the sweat on the dancer's feet will gradually soften. Usually, the life of the point shoes depends on the weight of the dance code. The ballet students who just learn the toe skills, a pair of dance shoes can be worn for weeks or even months, but the high-end students or professional dancers, the life of a pair of shoes About twenty hours or so. The dancer who plays the main role in the whole dance the point shoes can only use one.
