Pointe Shoe Elastics and Elastic Packs

Start with your teacher’s or fitter’s recommendation for elastic type, width, and placement. Capezio’s Elastic Pack (6 Pack) contains 3/4-inch-wide elastic. Stretching the Pointe uses breathable mesh made from a polyester-and-rubber blend. Check the product dimensions and material before choosing a replacement.

The Elastic Pack (6 Pack) contains six elastic rolls, each 18 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. The Rehearsal Ribbon & Elastic Pack contains 2.5 yards of 7/8-inch single-faced satin ribbon and 18 inches of 3/4-inch elastic, intended to prepare one pair of pointe shoes. Sewing kits are sold separately.

Check what needs replacing before buying a complete set. If your ribbons are still suitable, elastic alone may cover your needs. Compare usable length, width, and pack quantity rather than package price alone. A multipack or bulk roll may suit repeated preparation, while a ribbon-and-elastic set provides both materials for one pair.

Elastic should help hold the shoe in place without digging in or restricting movement. Have your teacher or fitter check placement and tension before you trim and sew. Do not use extra tension to compensate for an unsuitable shoe fit. If width is a concern, explore pointe shoes for wide feet and arrange a fitting.

Inspect elastics and stitching before dancing. Replace elastic that is fraying, damaged, or no longer recovering its stretch, and repair loose stitching before use. New elastic cannot restore a worn-out box or shank. For guidance on evaluating the shoe itself, read how long pointe shoes last.

You need suitable needles and thread, but you may already have them. Capezio’s Stitch Kit includes nylon thread, elastic, needles, and sewing instructions. Stitch Kit Pro includes thread, needles, scissors, and other preparation tools in a compact tin. Check the contents against your existing supplies before choosing.

No. Pointe shoe elastics are sewn to the shoe to help keep it in place. Toe tape and adhesive wraps are used on the toes to help manage friction. Explore toe tape and adhesive wraps for pointe for that separate preparation need. Neither replaces a correctly fitted shoe.