jo73 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 A couple more from me..... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0y7_bb6oPTQ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6j9gKQiHRCI Enjoy! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyracantha Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 After more practise I find I can now walk a little in my ballet boots, but the ouch pouches just aren't enough to stop my toes hurting, so have taken the plunge and ordered some Leo's no 4 gel pads. If what others say is right, these should make it a lot easier. Seems like shortening the heel by 5 t0 10mm might also be a help, then you really could walk longer distances. Going to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR Who 3 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yes cutting the heels off a bit will make the difference but caution don't cut too much. Dr Who 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyracantha Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I've now shortened the heels by 5mm, and even that has made a noticeable difference. Walking is definitely that bit easier. I'll leave it at that until the Leo pads come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo73 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 After having worn my ballet heels quite a lot, it would appear that my ankle is now quite a bit more flexible. I was driving yesterday, in a pair of 6 inch heels, and realised that I can now put my feet flat on the floor of the car whilst sitting down very comfortably, something that I could only ever do in 5.5 inch heels prior to wearing the ballets! http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3021029685_e7a6c19c91_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo73 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Oh, and my new shortened ballet heels! I've had 5 mm taken off both heels, and they are now *much* easier to handle! Still a lot of practice required, though, as I have to learn to walk in them all over again - they feel like a completely different pair of boots! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx4NdMuNSjw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheyenne Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 How do you take length off the heels and still make them look normal? I find the heels on my ballet boots are just a little too long also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo73 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Remove the heel tips carefully (so they can be reused) and then peel back the leather coving the heel itself. The heel is made of steel, so measure up properly, and then remove the required height with a hacksaw. Re-cover the heels with the leather, trim, and attached to heel with glue. Replace heel tips. Takes about 30 minutes, 15 minutes per shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite44 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 How do you take length off the heels and still make them look normal? I find the heels on my ballet boots are just a little too long also. Too lazy to look myself, however, there was a recent (11/10/2008 or later) post about a youtube post with a woman walkin quite well in ballet shoes (I made a comment about it). While on youtube, if you look at all her other videos, one of them shows the woman's father cutting down the heel, with a lot of closeups and individual steps. If you like ballet boots, you'll love her videos, so even if you don't find the one I'm talking about immediately, you'll still have a good time watching the rest of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletboot2000 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I think the person on youtube is called 'Imeldabootstross'. They are good clips I love the feel of that ultimate lift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have been eying ballet boots for a very long time (few months now) ever since I discovered the Devious brand of shoes. I actually went to a store in San Francisco where they had ballet heels. They were made by Little Shoe Box too, but there were only 2 styles (knee highs and ankle) and the ankles were about a size too big and the knee highs were a size too small. I was totally going to buy them too. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilty Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ballet heels are the ultimate of heels. Difficult- Yes, but wonderrfulfeeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilettoscot Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 While asthetically speaking, they do not look nearly as nice as an ultra high pump, I am sure I'll talk myself into getting a pair soon... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 While asthetically speaking, they do not look nearly as nice as an ultra high pump, I am sure I'll talk myself into getting a pair soon... Personally I disagree with you. To me, an ultra-high pump seems just too much to me, but I guess others can say the same for ballet heels. But hey, each to his/her own, right? One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stilettoscot Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 To me it's not so much about "too much" in terms of heel height (the more the merrier to me...LOL), I just am not into the lack of a toe box as much... Walking in ultra-highs because it's exciting...and it is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR Who 3 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I was thinking of adding a toe box to my Devious 2025 ankle ballet boots. Kind of like the mod. Pata did to hers. I wouldn't make mine as pointed but a bit more rounded. I think the rounded toe box fits a man better than pointed. I think Pata's modified ballet boots are more stylish than the ultra high heel pumps I have seen on this site and others. Well that's just my thinking. Dr Who 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Okay, so the website (snaz75.com) is having a sale to get 15% off and this makes the particular pair of ballets that I want 100 dollars. Which is more than I can afford entirely, but they're not gunna be this cheap for awhile, right? http://www.snaz75.com/pl-ballet-1020.html Anyways, my question is do these seem like a good beginner pair? I know that the easiest to walk in are thigh-highs, but I don't have that kind of money. I went with these over certain other styles that had a more open enclosure (as opposed to going above the ankles with these) because I think they would keep my foot more in the proper shape to wear them. Does that make sense? Any advice? One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotchhiboots Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I would go for the knee high pair as they have more support for the ankle. Then again do what you feel like doing as I have not been able to walk in mine even my thigh-highs. 77r90dL lf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have thought about buying a pair of knee-highs. They do have more of an appeal for me. I'm just wondering if the brand in general is quality. I know it may not be the best, but I just want to get a second opinion. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This week I received ma ballets, I tried them and... no walk were possible Someone has got some "tricks" to help me and make the walk more confortable? My toes are hurting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This week I received ma ballets, I tried them and... no walk were possible Someone has got some "tricks" to help me and make the walk more confortable? My toes are hurting... I don't have my own pair, but it seems as though everyone else has said to put some padding in the toes. Maybe get some inserts and cut them so there is just enough for some support. You could also use tissue or something very soft. But make sure it's dense, so it does actually support you. Also, make sure to cut your nails. That could end badly. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Padding? in which material? I tried cotton, no effect... I'm going to search something else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I don't know what to tell you man. I don't even have any. What you could do is go to a dance store and ask for some padding there. Im sure they could oblige. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpup Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 the 1020's have good support for your ankle, so they will do well as your first pair. I have many pairs from Devious, and while I tend to do most of my walking in knee high boots the ankle ones are just fine. I highly recommend going to dancewear shops and finding gell type toe pads. Ones with a fabric coating over gell will be easier to deal with then full gel, but you can always put a little baby powder over the gel to let you slide em all the way through the boot. I actually moved a step past point shoe pads and have been using point shoes inside the boots. Had to go 2 sizes up, but I just spent over an hour on/off my feet walking around a crowded club and am not too sore today, hehe. Good luck, if your first type of padding doesnt work out try something else, everyone's feet are diferent. And, just to make sure you know, it's not going to be 'comfortable' to walk in these, but pain itself is a sign of a problem. You need to fill in the gaps and make things very snug/tight. Good luck Jim (formerly known as "JimC") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I don't know what to tell you man. I don't even have any. What you could do is go to a dance store and ask for some padding there. Im sure they could oblige. => I found something really great: http://qualitygermanautoparts.com/Roll%20Bar%20Padding.gif This is ideal padding for ballet boots, you must cut and adjust a part of it, and ballet boots became, limit comfortable! I can walk trhough my home with this system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temperance Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Ive just recently received my first pair of ballet boots after waiting many months, well 2 but it felt like more, for them to arrive... it would seem depending on your foot size they are like gold dust in the uk. Having tried them on for the first time last night i can hand on heart say i really didnt think they would be that difficult to stand up in, and here i am hoping to train to the point of walking.. errmmm yes. They are stunningly beautiful boots and i am so glad that i have them i just hope that my dedication and determination gets me through to my end goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Ive just recently received my first pair of ballet boots after waiting many months, well 2 but it felt like more, for them to arrive... it would seem depending on your foot size they are like gold dust in the uk. Having tried them on for the first time last night i can hand on heart say i really didnt think they would be that difficult to stand up in, and here i am hoping to train to the point of walking.. errmmm yes. They are stunningly beautiful boots and i am so glad that i have them i just hope that my dedication and determination gets me through to my end goal. which ballet boots? ... i can't wait until i finally break down and pay the money for a pair. i've been craving them for so long... One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temperance Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 which ballet boots? ... i can't wait until i finally break down and pay the money for a pair. i've been craving them for so long... I have purchsed the devious 2020, i tried initially to get the 1020's as i had been advised these are easier as a first boot, but i couldnt get this boot in the uk in my sie for a price i was willing to pay so had to go for the knee length one, which do look stunning. They are a tad difficult for me to do up, but that could be due to me being corseted.. im sure ill find it easier with pratcise... Ive seen some stunning ones from punative shoes, but they are pricey especially as the pound is so weak at the moment... so they will be my reward if i get to stand in my current boots for longer than a nano second... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcar455 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Once I actually get a pair of ballet boots I will actually for the 1020's. I was actually considering purchasing them a few weeks back but I wound up not having enough money. =( ... Good luck to you getting proficient in walking those. They would be an eye catcher if you could wear them out I'm sure. One of my goals in life is to have enough disposable income to purchase a pair of Christian Louboutin's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipsHH Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I have purchsed the devious 2020, i tried initially to get the 1020's as i had been advised these are easier as a first boot, but i couldnt get this boot in the uk in my sie for a price i was willing to pay so had to go for the knee length one, which do look stunning. They are a tad difficult for me to do up, but that could be due to me being corseted.. im sure ill find it easier with pratcise... Ive seen some stunning ones from punative shoes, but they are pricey especially as the pound is so weak at the moment... so they will be my reward if i get to stand in my current boots for longer than a nano second... How much are the ones from Punitive, in American dollars? And what's the site you got your 2020's and where you could get the 1020's? Im finally letting my account recover, but I plan to get a gift card and order me a pair for myself But not for awhile, a looooong while Formally "HHDude" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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