Niche verticals May 3, 2027 5 min read
Size Guide for Dance Shoes (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Pointe)
Dance shoes run notably smaller than street shoes. Each style has different conventions: ballet 1-2 sizes smaller, jazz half-1 smaller, tap half smaller, pointe needs professional fitting.
The Chart
| Type | Vs Street | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet flat | 1-2 sizes smaller | Capezio, Bloch, Sansha |
| Jazz | Half-1 smaller | Capezio, Bloch |
| Tap | Half smaller | Bloch, So Danca |
| Pointe | Professional fitting | Bloch, Capezio, Grishko |
| Hip hop | True street size | Pastry, Bloch, Sansha |
FAQs
Pointe always need fitting?
Yes. Pointe shoes are precision tools — wrong width or last shape causes injury. Get fitted by certified pointe shoe fitter, then know your specific brand + size combo.
Foot shape for ballet?
Greek (longer 2nd toe), Egyptian (taper from big to small), Roman (square), or Square. Different brands cater to different shapes. Bloch wider, Sansha narrow, Capezio middle.
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