Why is an elastomeric shank better?
It never breaks or weakens. Many dancers must use a hard shank in the traditional cardboard/paste pointe shoes because they break down more rapidly. With Gaynor Minden they can wear a more supple shank and enjoy the benefits of a lighter, more flexible shoe without compromising support. Why is shock absorption important? Many dancers’ woes, whether mild aches or serious stress fractures, are caused by the traumatic impact of jumping on hard surfaces. Many dance floors are not resilient. Many are made from wood or linoleum laid directly on top of concrete. Also, most theaters in the world were built for opera or drama, not dance. No pointe shoe can make ballet easy, painless or risk free, but Gaynor Minden is the only pointe shoe with high-quality urethane shock absorbing foam built into the shoe (not cheap latex cushioning). Our cushions are made from Rogers Corporation’s Poron 4000® which carries the American Podiatric Association’s Seal of Acceptance. How do I find a good teacher/sch
