Buying guides

Ballet shoe buying guides

Plain-English guidance on sizing, fitting and choosing the right ballet shoe — written for UK parents, students and adult beginners.

• 4 min read

  How to Fit Ballet Shoes

  A step-by-step UK fitting guide covering size, elastic, drawstrings and when to size up for children.

• 5 min read

  Pointe Readiness: When to Start Pointe

  A UK-focused overview of age, training and physical benchmarks for starting pointe work safely.

• 3 min read

  Canvas vs Leather Ballet Shoes

  A head-to-head comparison of canvas and leather ballet shoes for UK dancers — price, longevity, feel and care.

• 3 min read

  Your Child's First Ballet Shoes

  How to buy your child's first ballet shoes — sizing, colour, fastenings and what to expect in the first term.

• 2 min read

  UK Ballet Shoe Sizing Chart

  Convert street shoe size to UK ballet shoe size, and compare UK, EU and US ballet shoe sizes at a glance.