Vamp Heights of R-Class Pointe Shoes
Why would a dancer choose a different vamp height?</p>
<p>The optimal fit for a dancer, places her on the center of the platform, distributing the weight thoroughly throughout the shoe. When a dancer is placed too far forward, or too far back, it can cause the shoe to break down unevenly as well as not give optimal support.</p>
<p>As a rule of thumb, a lower vamp will allow the dancer to go further over the platform while a higher vamp will pull her back. In these photos, you can see how the dancer is on the center of her platform in the vamp 1 and being pulled back in the vamp 2. There is a shadow under the front of the platform on the vamp 2 which indicates she isn't in the center of her box. The Vamp 1 in this case supports the dancer best by allowing her to find the center of the shoe and help get over the platform. This dancer has tighter ankles which can make pointe work more challenging, so finding a shoe that supports her properly will not only develop her mobility, but ensure safety.
Why would a dancer choose a different vamp height?</p>
<p>The optimal fit for a dancer, places her on the center of the platform, distributing the weight thoroughly throughout the shoe. When a dancer is placed too far forward, or too far back, it can cause the shoe to break down unevenly as well as not give optimal support.</p>
<p>As a rule of thumb, a lower vamp will allow the dancer to go further over the platform while a higher vamp will pull her back. In these photos, you can see how the dancer is on the center of her platform in the vamp 1 and being pulled back in the vamp 2. There is a shadow under the front of the platform on the vamp 2 which indicates she isn't in the center of her box. The Vamp 1 in this case supports the dancer best by allowing her to find the center of the shoe and help get over the platform. This dancer has tighter ankles which can make pointe work more challenging, so finding a shoe that supports her properly will not only develop her mobility, but ensure safety.
R-Class Vamp Heights
While most dancers will find their preferred fit in the standard Vamp 2 hight, R-class pointe shoes are available in 3 Vamps.
 
 • If you do not see vamp height mentioned – the shoe is the standard vamp 2. 
• Vamp 1 and Vamp 3 are labeled with a sticker indicating the difference.
• Vamp 1 and Vamp 3 have limited stock or are special order.
• The height difference between vamps is 2-3 millimeters (there can be slight variations due to the handmade nature of pointe shoes)

Why would a dancer choose a different vamp height?
 
The optimal fit for a dancer, places her on the center of the platform, distributing the weight thoroughly throughout the shoe. When a dancer is placed too far forward, or too far back, it can cause the shoe to break down unevenly as well as not give optimal support.
 
As a rule of thumb, a lower vamp will allow the dancer to go further over the platform while a higher vamp will pull her back. In these photos, you can see how the dancer is on the center of her platform in the vamp 1 and being pulled back in the vamp 2. There is a shadow under the front of the platform on the vamp 2 which indicates she isn’t in the center of her box. The Vamp 1 in this case supports the dancer best by allowing her to find the center of the shoe and help get over the platform. This dancer has tighter ankles which can make pointe work more challenging, so finding a shoe that supports her properly will not only develop her mobility, but ensure safety.