DANCE SHOES 2012 - la Danse

POINTE SHOES
PASTE
FORMULA
MODIFYING
YOUR TMT
TOE BOX
Bloch pointe shoes use three different recipes
of paste used in the box.
The standard paste is paste A which is a firm, hard
paste and was initially formulated to stand up to
climate conditions of heat and humidity.
Paste B evolved from paste A because dancers
4
Gripping the heel of the shoe, work
through demi-pointe 3 times.
8
TO MODIFY YOUR TMT SHANK
Fold back heel and put shoe on the
identify the ¾ point of the
arch area. Mark this point on the
insole and then corresponding
point on the outsole.
1
Hold the blow dryer 4 inches from
the demi pointe area of the outsole.
Apply heat for 10 seconds.
5
Stand flat in the shoe and massage
toe area again.
9
9A Heat just above the mark on the
outsole for 20 seconds.
9B Heat just above the ¾ mark on
the insole for 20 seconds.
Repeat step 9A.
wanted a paste to mold faster to the shape of the
foot. This paste is extremely malleable and will
break down faster than paste A.
TMT paste known as Thermo-Morph Technology is
a heat activated paste which can be molded to the
shape of the foot by the use of direct hot air from
a hair dryer.
2
Heat each side for 20 seconds.
Heat the vamp (top of shoe, not
platform) for 20 seconds. Heat the
demi pointe area of the outsole for
20 seconds. Keep the blow dryer 4
inches from the satin to avoid marks.
6
Do 3 tondues.
10
Firmly place your thumb on the ¾
mark on the outsole and bend the
heel of the shoe down just above the
¾ mark. Ensure that you do not
over-bend or bend below the ¾ mark.
3
While the shoe is still warm but not
too hot, put the shoe on. Massage
the toe area, molding the shoe to the
contours of your foot.
7
Leave shoe in the refrigerator for
5 minutes to set.
11
Leave shoe in the fridge for 5
minutes to set.
To see a video demonstration of this
process go to www.bloch-tmt.com
FRACTIONAL (US /AUS) 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½ 11
STRAIGHT (UK) 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
EUROPEAN 32 33½ 34 34½ 35 35½ 36 36½ 37 37½ 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
S0100 SYNERGY 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0101 SYNERGY ¾ * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0102 AMELIE SOFT 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0103 AMELIE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0104 ALPHA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0105 ASPIRATION 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0109 HANNAH 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0129 JETSTREAM 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0130 SONATA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0131 SERENADE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
TMT31 TMT SERENADE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0132 SUPRIMA 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0133 SYLPHIDE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 5 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0137 CONCERTA 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½
S0139 TRIOMPHE SUEDE 1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0141 SERENE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
ES0150 BALANCE * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
This is a guide only to the fitting sizes since lasts vary in shape, length and the width of foot
needs to be taken into consideration.
* USA only - all sizes are approximate according to width of foot
10 11
ES0160 EUROPEAN
BALANCE
S0168 SIGNATURE
REHEARSAL *
2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
ES0170 B MORPH * 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0180 HERITAGE 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8
S0190 AXIS 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9
S0134 DEMI -
SOFT SUEDE SOLE
1 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½
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