Pointe Shoes ALFA HARD
• Foot shape : greek-square or roman
• UK sizing system : from 3 to 8
• Box : square box, low profile
• Widths : from Medium (X) to X Extra Wide (XXXX)
• Biding : elastic drawstring encased in a cotton binding
Hard Shank (Three-Quarter)
Made of Texon, cardboard fiber 2.5, and leather, the Alfa Hard Shank supports a malleable arch with stretched ligaments. For the best support for this type of arch, a hard shank will provide the most significant support. In addition, the shank must conform to the foot's arch. A three-quarter cut shank provide the utmost contact to the arch for maximum support while en pointe.
Color Options: Salmon – In Stock.
White, Black, Carmel and Walnut – MORE OPTIONS Program.
Learn moreSleek and elegant, the Alfa pointe shoe is ideal for the moderate-shaped Greek foot, where the second toe predominates or two toes of equal length.
Handmade in the classic "turned construction" method (made inside out) by craftsmen trained in age-old European shoemaking traditions, dancers embrace Alfa worldwide.
Its clean lines contribute to a moderate crown height with lowered side and heel measurements. An open U-shaped throat provides freedom in the vamp area. The throat of the pointe shoe features an elastic drawstring encased in a cotton binding. Its reinforced platform ensures extended wear, while a silicone gel tip pad applied to the inside of the shoe's platform offers additional comfort.
High wings provide lateral support to the metatarsals. A polyurethane (microfiber) insole and back-quarter panels prevent "sliding" in the shoe and wicks away moisture. An embossed leather outsole marked with a decorative design, including the size, width, and shank strength, provides traction.
Alfa is available with pre-stitched, high-quality satin or cotton ribbons free of charge. Alfa's sizing follows the UK sizing system.