Pointe Shoes

Pointe Shoes by Freed of London

HANDMADE IN LONDON SINCE 1929

by

Freed of London

Frederick Freed, started to handcraft and customise pointe shoes for professional dancers in the heart of London's theatre land, today nearly 250,000 pairs of Classic Pointe Shoes are manufactured in the traditional 'turn-shoe' method by Freed of London every single year, each and every one painstakingly hand crafted by a highly skilled maker. Two thirds of all Classic Pointe Shoes are made to Dancer's individual specifications which require accuracy to within 3 mm.

In 1996 Freed of London developed and launched the Studios pointe shoe range. This heralded a new era in pointe shoe production for Freed of London with the marriage of the latest manufacturing technology together with the history and experience of our founder. The unique making technique of the Studios pointe shoes ensures consistency and uniformity with every pair of shoes, while still encompassing the world famous key features our pointe shoes are known for. It is the combination of skill, expertise and dedication to the customer that gives the Freed pointe shoe its world renowned reputation of excellence.

Classic Collection

Classic Demi
The perfect transition from soft ballet shoes to Pointe Shoes

Code:

SSBD

Sizes:

UK 1 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

None

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Deep vamp cut round, – Light, soft block
- – No insole to enable the full articulation of the demi pointe
- – Straight cut side
- – Cotton drawstring
- – Worn by many students for senior exams
- – Recommended by many teachers to prepare the feet for pointe work
- – Made in UK
Classic Light
A lightweight shoe for the young dancer’s first steps of pointe work

Code:

ST1/BT

Sizes:

UK 1to 7 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

light flexible insole

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Flexible insole for easy transition from flat to en pointe
- – Deep round cut vamp to support the metatarsal
- – Light weight malleable block , – Naturally angled platform
- – Straight cut sides
- – cotton drawstring
- – For the young, petit beginner, to help make the first months of pointe work fun
- – Made in UK
Classic
The legendary original Freed of London shoe and still the most popular.

Code:

SBTD

Sizes:

UK 1 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Regular strength

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Regular strength insole
- – Deep round cut vamp, – Standard weight block
- – Naturally angled platform, – Straight cut sides
- – Cotton drawstring
- – Can be worn by all levels of dancer. Standard strength that gives support, while enabling the fluid and quiet movement of the foot
- – Made in UK
Classic Plus
For the dancer who loves the Freed Classic shoe but wants a little bit more strength

Code:

SBTWB

Sizes:

UK 1 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Medium strong

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Strong block, – Medium strong insole, – Deep vamp to V shape
- – Wing block for added strength and support
- – Naturally angled platform, – Straight cut sides
- – Cotton drawstring
- – Often chosen by students as their second pair of shoes and used right up to professional level
- – Made in UK

Classic Pro Collection

Classic Pro
Meeting the needs of todays intermediate dancer and beyond.

Code:

Classic Pro SBTCP

Sizes:

UK 3 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Classic Pro

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Platform shaped to an en pointe angle, – Optimum en pointe position
- – Freed’s Classic Pro insole: Graduated design strong under the metatarsal and flexible under the heel. – Enables the dancer to feel supported while also presenting the curve of the instep – Extra deep vamp cut to a slight V shape, – Light Wing block, – Strong block and platform – Side cut lower, – Elastic drawstring
- – Suitable for experienced pointe work students, who require a more technical shoe
- – Made in UK
Classic Pro Light
Designed with todays young student dancer in mind

Code:

SBTCPL

Sizes:

UK 1 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Classic Pro Light

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Ponite Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Freed’s Classic Pro Light insole: Graduated design medium strength under the metatarsal and flexible under the heel
- – Platform at 90 degree angle, Central en pointe position
- – Deep vamp cut round, Light Wing block
- – Strong block and platform, Side cut lower, Cotton drawstring
- – This shoe is designed to suit young, developing feet in the early stages of pointe training
- – Made in UK
Classic Pro 90
The perfect shoe for the dancer who requires a true right angled platform

Code:

SBTCP90

Sizes:

UK 3 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Classic Pro

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable products
- – Platform angled to 90 degrees
- – positions the dancer stability and centrally en pointe
- – Freed’s Classic Pro insole: Graduated design strong under the metatarsal and flexible under the heel
- – Extra deep vamp cut round -Light Wing block -Strong block and platform
- – Side cut lower -Elastic drawstring
- – Perfect for the dancer who has completed their basic pointe work training and also the more experienced dancer
- – Made in UK
Classic Pro Hard
For the intermediate dancer and beyond who requires more strength from her shoe

Code:

Classic Pro SBTCP/H

Sizes:

UK 3 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Classic Pro Hard

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Platform shaped to an en pointe angle, – Optimum en pointe position
- – Freed’s Classic Pro Hard insole: Graduated design extra strong under the metatarsal and flexible under the heel. – Extra deep vamp cut to a slight V shape, – Light Wing block
- – Strong block and platform, – Side cut lower, – Elastic drawstring
- – Enables the dancer to feel supported while also presenting the curve of the instep
- – Worn by intermediate and advanced level dancers who requires more support and durability from her pointe shoe.
- – Made in UK
Classic Pro 90 Hard
The perfect shoe for the dancer who requires a pointe shoe, with a hard insole and a true right angled platform

Code:

SBTCP90/H

Sizes:

UK 3 to 8 1/2 including half sizes

Widths:

Medium (no X stamp), X, XX and XXX

Insole:

Classic Pro Hard

KEY FEATURES:
- – Hand lasted by Freed of London Pointe Shoe Makers
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable products
- – Platform angled to 90 degrees
- – Positions the dancer in a stable and central en pointe position
- – Freed’s Classic Pro Hard insole: Graduated design extra strong under the metatarsal and flexible under the heel
- – Extra deep vamp cut round
- – Light Wing block
- – Strong block and platform
- – Side cut lower
- – Elastic drawstring
- – Perfect for the experienced dancer who requires a stronger and more durable insole
- – Made in UK

Studio Collection

Studios Opera
The studios shoe for young pointe work beginners

Code:

XOPERA

Sizes:

UK 1 to 7 including half sizes

Widths:

C, D, E and EE

Insole:

Flexible

KEY FEATURES:
- – Technically manufactured in the Freed of London factory
- – Constructed entirely form natural and biodegradable components
- – Flexible insole, – Standard cut round, – Light, flexible block
- – Wide platform designed for easy balance
- – Naturally angled, – Slightly dipped sides
- – Cotton drawstring
- – Manufacture process ensures uniformity and consistency
- A lightweight shoe for young, developing feet, in the early stages of pointe work
- – Made in UK
Studios
The internationally successful original Studios shoe

Code:

Standard XSTUS/S and Hard XSTUS/H

Sizes:

UK 2 to 8 including half sizes

Widths:

C, D, E and EE

Insole:

Standard or Hard

KEY FEATURES:
- – Technically manufactured in the Freed of London factory
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Available with Standard or Hard insoles, – Deep vamp cut to V
- – Very strong supportive block, – Strong Wing block, – Tapered platform for an elegant line
- – Angled on to pointe, – Slightly dipped sides
- – Cotton drawstring, – Manufacture process ensures uniformity and consistency
- – An internationally popular shoe that is worn by the experienced student through to performance level
- – Made in UK
Studios II
The internationally successful original Studios shoe

Code:

Standard XSTUS/S and Hard XSTUS/H

Sizes:

UK 2 to 8 including half sizes

Widths:

C, D, E and EE

Insole:

Standard or Hard

KEY FEATURES:
- – Technically manufactured in the Freed of London factory
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Available with Standard or Hard insoles, – Deep vamp cut to V
- – Very strong supportive block, – Strong Wing block, – Tapered platform for an elegant line
- – Angled on to pointe, – Slightly dipped sides
- – Cotton drawstring, – Manufacture process ensures uniformity and consistency
- – An internationally popular shoe that is worn by the experienced student through to performance level
- – Made in UK
Studios Professional
An elegant and refined pointe shoe to meet the demands of experienced students

Code:

Round XSTUX/R and V XSTUX/V

Sizes:

UK 2 to 8 including half sizes

Widths:

C, D, E and EE

Insole:

Studio Pro

KEY FEATURES:
- – Technically manufactured in the Freed of London factory
- – Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- – Available with Standard or Hard insoles, – Deep vamp cut to either V or Round shape
- – Strong supportive block
- – Internal shock absorbing component in the platform to diffuse stress
- – Strong Wing block, – Tapered platform, – Angled on to pointe, – Dipped sides
- – Elastic drawstring, – Manufacture process ensures uniformity and consistency
- – Worn by intermediate students and professional dancers with great success
- – Made in UK
Studios Professional Hard
A strong, elegant and refined pointe shoe to meet the demands of experienced students

Code:

Round XSTUX/R/H and V XSTUX/V/H

Sizes:

UK 2 to 8 including half sizes

Widths:

C, D, E and EE

Insole:

Studio Hard

KEY FEATURES:
- – Technically manufactured in the Freed of London factory
- -Constructed entirely from natural and biodegradable components
- -Studio Professional Hard insole
- -Deep vamp cut to either V or Round shape strong supportive block
- -Internal shock absorbing component in the platform to diffuse stress
- -Strong Wing block
- -Tapered platform
- -Angled on to pointe
- -Dipped sides
- -Elastic drawstring
- -Manufacture process ensures uniformity and consistency
- -Worn by intermediate students and professional dancers with great success
- -Made in UK

Classical Special Orders

Our Special Order Pointe Shoes are the jewel in our crown. They are hand lasted by our highly trained shoe makers here in the UK. The wide range of different options and combinations mean that the Freed Special Order Pointe Shoe can become whatever the dancer needs. It is the perfect tool designed specifically to enhance and enable the dancer’s performance.

We offer this level of individual service to all dancers, from students to Prima Ballerinas, wherever they are in the world.

As a special order it is possible to request any combination of the following. Please contact our sales team for advice regarding special order pointe shoes.

Colour and Fabric: Satin: Black, white, red. Canvas: black, white, pink. Leather: black, white, pink and limited edition fabrics.

Maker:
Specify any pointe shoe maker..

Length:
Large sizes of UK 9 and above.
Heel Pin (adds 1/4 size in length).

Width:
Specify width; USA last, Medium,
X, XX, XXX, Men’s Last.

Block:
With a wing block or without a wing block.
Standard strength or hard on pointe.

Platform:
Natural angle, on to pointe, off pointe
(at 90 degrees)

Vamp:
Regular, Deep or Extra Deep.
All can be cut round, slight V or V shape

Side and Heel:
Request exact measurements for the side and heel of the shoe.

Insoles:
Phillips, Forte-flex, Forte-flex Plus, Combined, Classic Pro, Classic Pro Hard, Classic Pro Light.

Drawstring:
Cotton or Elastic.

What do our Dancers say?

Caroline Baldwin

“It was like a dream come true
the first time I tried
Freed shoes, and now I
can’t imagine my
ballet career without them”
Holly Dorger

“I love my Freed shoes because they allow me to confidently dare to take quick balances by the way they wrap around my foot giving me a grounded freedom when I’m on pointe.”
Maiko Nishino

“I love my Freed shoes because they feel like wearing beautiful hand made gloves.
They are so light and feels really comfortable.
Sometimes I can go on stage without trying them on before because I know they are going to be great!
Freed shoes are very important to me.
I love how they look and how they feel on my feet.”
Lucia Solari

“Passion,
dedication
and my Freeds
is what I always
take with me on stage”