Pointe shoe tip: Pain in the big toe and/or first toe

Remember not to cut your toenails on the same day you are taking pointe class. Try and cut your toenails the night before. If you are wearing a toe pad and still feel pressure in your big toe or first toe then try a gel tip. A gel tip adds a cushion on your big toe. If you feel pressure on your big toe and first toe then put a tip on both toes - remember though that adding to your pointe shoes will make them tighter.

We carry clear stretch by bunheads on the accessory page. They come s/m, m/l and l/xl The small/medium would fit the first toe (not the big toe too narrow) the m/l and l/xl would fit the large toe. The l/xlarge is our best seller as it fits most big toes.

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