EBear_ca Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 I am looking for a manufacturer of ballet heels who is willing to custom make a pair without the heels. The ankle or knee boot would require a greater arch more like that of a pointe shoe moving the toe box more under the natural centre of gravity. Does anyone know of someone still in the business who could help me achive my goal. The cobbler at qualifetish said he would be able to but he has since passed away.
Dr. Shoe Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 Unless you are an experienced ballet dancer, you will not be able to walk in them. In actual fact, you cannot alter the shape of the arch because the insole itself has to be stiff and is made more stiff by a strip of fluted steel called a shank. When the shoe is made it is molded to the shape of the last. The only way you can alter this aspect of design is to alter the last itself, or get a different one. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
derf Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 I'm sorry to disagree with Dr. Shoe. As a ballet heel wearer who has broken heels it's actually easier to wear them without the heels. I have had no ballet training and am a man who weighs over 250 pounds. If the toes are properly cushioned and the foot properly supported everything works fine without heels. SO buy a pair of ballet heels that fit then remove the heel.
Rockpup Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 I have a pair of devious boots that I removed the heel from.. but that was more to turn them into bondage boots. I can walk in them, but the toe area does not point down like normal, but sorta ends up at a 45 degree angle, not quite comfortable and I only do it when I have to cross the tile in my house and don't have padding for my knees (formerly known as "JimC")
EBear_ca Posted July 30, 2007 Author Posted July 30, 2007 I am fully aware of the problems of constructing these special shoes and that is why I need them to be custom made. Just removing the heel does not address the purpose I am trying to accomplish. JimC hit the nail on the head when he mentioned the 45 degree angle. I am trying for a true enpointe position which will require the greater arch. I can stand for a short while in standard pointe shoes of which I have two pairs. I just find it hard to maintain the arch for any period of time, hence the pointe style ankle boots to force the position.
LiQuick Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 Maybe it's time to contact a firm as more people are looking for ballet boots without heels (for same and other reasons) look at: http://www.hhplace.org/discuss/ultra_high_heels_fetish_things/6102-looking_arched_heel_restraints_bed.html Anyone here with good representation skills and a fetish for high heels?
LukeVibertUK Posted July 30, 2007 Posted July 30, 2007 Somewhat related in the opening sequence? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EseWfhe1MnM
ChipsHH Posted July 31, 2007 Posted July 31, 2007 I watched that many times, and keep wondering how she did it, let along walk past many with them (as far as I saw) not even giving a look to her. Formally "HHDude"
a3 Posted August 14, 2007 Posted August 14, 2007 hallo, have a good look at thies metal shoes. I made them self inspiert from a story of "thndrshrk" about a BDSM story when a girl as to stand to a bedpost in somekind of balletshoes without heels. And I am able to walk in them but not for long. I need somekind of padding for the toecuff. But it will come sometime. I made them from stainless steel, with a cup for the toe and a kind of supporting bound around the ankle. Later on I mada some modifications to get scrouw on a thin heel of 10 mm round under heel. I have no pictures of that right now but I can make them later. I hope this will trickle some fantasy what can be down A3 go in your ballet heels
LiQuick Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 hallo, have a good look at thies metal shoes. I made them self inspiert from a story of "thndrshrk" about a BDSM story when a girl as to stand to a bedpost in somekind of balletshoes without heels. And I am able to walk in them but not for long. I need somekind of padding for the toecuff. But it will come sometime. I made them from stainless steel, with a cup for the toe and a kind of supporting bound around the ankle. Later on I mada some modifications to get scrouw on a thin heel of 10 mm round under heel. I have no pictures of that right now but I can make them later. I hope this will trickle some fantasy what can be down A3 go in your ballet heels Cool
balletbooter Posted August 15, 2007 Posted August 15, 2007 any videos a3? could you make different styles. could be an ebay market for such things!
ultracooltv Posted August 27, 2007 Posted August 27, 2007 Check out these shoes from Karo's Shoes. No Heel. They are frightful to walk in. Much fun once you can!
balletboot2000 Posted August 28, 2007 Posted August 28, 2007 Ultracooltv, I've got the platform version, and as you say, they are scary things to walk in, especially out in the garden, doesn't stop me trying though. I love the feel of that ultimate lift!
ChipsHH Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Check out these shoes from Karo's Shoes. No Heel. They are frightful to walk in. Much fun once you can! I really would love to try these someday. Know where I could get a pair? eBay or an online store? Formally "HHDude"
balletboot2000 Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Put Karo's shoes into google, and you'll be pointed in the right direction I love the feel of that ultimate lift!
balletbooter Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 i had a look. would be very cool in knee boots!
Richy Posted September 1, 2007 Posted September 1, 2007 I really would love to try these someday. Know where I could get a pair? eBay or an online store? This is the only retail outlet (as opposed to Karo shoes website which is for trade only) that I've found so far. http://www.super-sexy-high-heels.com/fetish_stiletto.htm
xlheel Posted September 2, 2007 Posted September 2, 2007 I have also found them here: http://www.sexyinlace.com Karo Shoes dosn't do them as boot or at least they didn't when I asked some time ago
pata Posted September 12, 2007 Posted September 12, 2007 I confess I do not understand what the reason for removing the heels would be as in my opinion the ultra high stiletto heel is the only aspect making ballets fascinating - otherwise why not to return to ballet shoes/slippers just the way they were invented? but as to solution to the problem: one would need a kind of stable steel/plastic/wooden ruler which does not break and then put it in the f r o n t / upper side of the foot and leg- from the stretched toes till - at least, lets say appr. 10 cm below the knee. then the foot stays in the upright position and the shoe as well not letting the heel to sink anymore. Still I do not think walking would be possible then as it that -already unnatural moving - functions due to the flexibility/arching of the feet.
EBear_ca Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 My main reason for starting this discussion was to find a pair of ballet boots that would keep the foot of a dance trained sub in the enpointe position and not let her have the heels to balance on. I also wanted a pair for myself for bondage purposes. EBear_ca
DR Who 3 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Check out the custom ballet boots on youtube that the girl in the red dress wears to a mall. The first shoes she wares are ballets without heels. Then she switches to the custom boots. Dr Who 3
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