Unless you tie those ballerina shoes properly, the shoes could cause injuries. To avoid accidents and to have a more comfortable time dancing, the shoes have to be fastened correctly.
Step 1
Take one of the shoes and place it on your foot.
Step 2
Hold the inside ribbon. Cross this at the arch of your feet. Completely wrap this all over the ankle. You should finish at the ankle’s insides before reaching the ankle bone.
Step 3
Grab this ribbon tight. Hold the outside ribbon. Make a wrap diagonally at the foot’s arch. Wrap this over the ankle. Make sure this crosses to the previous ribbon. Finish it at the point similar to the first ribbon. Before you continue to tie those ballerina shoes, make sure the ribbons are now smoothly lying at your foot.
Step 4
Make a double knot at the ankle’s inside section. Fold the excess ribbon. If the ribbon is too long, slice the ribbon by about 3 inches or more. Make sure you don’t tie the ribbons so that the ankle movement is limited.
To avoid feelings of discomfort, it is better to fasten the shoes with the foot in the en-pointe position. This will also result in a more secure tie.
Tips and Warnings
If the shoes keep slipping at the back, apply dampening heel fabric in it. This should be enough to get rid of the slippage. Avoid using elastic; they don’t work.
You also have to keep in mind that tying points requires the ribbons to be in close proximity. They should also be near the ankles. This will give the foot adequate support. You must also remember that you have to fasten the knot at the ribbon in the ankle. Do not set it at the back of the foot. This method will reduce the tendon pressure.
Other Considerations
No matter what kind of shoes you wear, make sure the size is right. Even if you tie the shoes right, it won’t feel right if the size is too small or big. For this reason it is essential that you have to get the right shoe size for the foot.
Before you buy ballerina shoes, it is crucial that you spend some time practicing it. After you put them on, spend some time moving around it. This will give you an inkling if the shoe is of the right size and if the knotting is correct.