Why You Might Not Be Getting On Your Box
Getting on your box can be difficult sometimes, especially if you’re new.
Here are a few reasons why you might be struggling to get on your box:
- Your ankles might not be strong enough yet.
- Your ankles might be really strong and flexible that you could be going past your box.
- The shank in your pointe shoe might be too hard.
- Might because you’re in the wrong shoe.
This is why a getting a fitting is important. Having an experienced fitter look at your feet and assessing how you're feeling in your pointe shoe will make it easier for you to leave with the proper pointe shoe.