Tiny Tips: breaking in new shoes

This method works to break in all dance shoes without high heels.  This includes ballet technique shoes, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, oxford and mary-jane tap shoes, and Irish soft and hard shoes.  At home, put on your brand new shoes (wear your normal socks, tights, or padding inside them), then put on a pair of thick socks or warm up booties.  Walk around your house like normal (on flat) until your feet are warm, then do some gentle tread throughs and rise onto demi pointe while holding on to a chair, counter, etc.  This will help break in your shoes so you're all ready for class!