My shoes came in pretty quickly, about 4 weeks after I ordered them. I went in to try them on and I’m very glad that I did, because they were not the right shoes for me. The back was too low on my heel and it kept falling off my foot. But the gal was very patient and I was there for another 30 minutes trying on different styles to find the right pair. Finally, I found the right pair and walked out with my first set of pointe shoes. I really liked the sleek shoe, but I wanted a shorter vamp, which the sleek does not come in. So I got a shoe in the pink bag(stiffer shoe than the one that was ordered) with a shorter vamp. It took me another four months of training in half-pointe in a beginner pointe class, but I finally made it into the pointe shoes. And they actually were not as bad as I thought. So far, I’m happy with my decision to try GM’s for the first shoes.
Seiko F.
Classificação do local: 5 Jersey City, NJ
I brought my friend visited NY who love taking a ballet class as a hobby for a few days and it was her very first visit in NY. She wanted to go to this store to having a point shoes fitting first time in her life. The store is very un-look like open retail store and fitting is only by appointment. I made a appointment over the phone for my friend cuz she can’t speak english, the stuff was very nice thought. We went there and start fitting for her, the stuff who took care of her was very very friendly and have a knowledge of the point shoes and dance. My friend were really satisfied what she had as a service and shoe itself. She said the advised was very helpful and she felt very comfortable in there. I’m glad I brought her and I’m highly recommended this store!
Sandy B.
Classificação do local: 5 London, United Kingdom
Wow, what a difference. Got fitted for Gaynor Mindens after years on Grishkos and while I will continue to dance on traditional pointe shoes, I feel like Gaynor Mindens will bring a whole nother dimension to my dancing. Highly recommend anyone interested to stop by for a proper fitting as they really are very different from the traditional pointe shoe! I usually wear Ouch Pouches just for my bunion, but in the Gaynor Mindens all I need is a little cushion for the big toe. Super lightweight(even the hard shank) and very quiet, so they’re great for jumps. I am loving the«Supple» shank with #3 Box and want to try the Hard shank next.