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Rumbalicious
10-05-2008, 08:30 PM
I've got a problem with my little left toe eventually coming out from between the straps of a pair of latin shoes. What to do?
etp777
10-05-2008, 08:31 PM
BE CAREFUl!! ;)
JK, but that is how pro broke her toe this week. :)
I would strap it to the next toe to keep it in place, would do a lot of damage if it got knocked or pulled away from the other toes :-( just too painful to think about.
etp777
10-05-2008, 08:55 PM
Seriously though, I know I've seen it a lot on various women, but not sure what they do (if anything) about it. Or if they even find it a concern.
My pinky toe pokes out on a lot of shoes I've worn, never really bothered me.
and123
10-05-2008, 09:33 PM
Get less strappy shoes.
latingal
10-06-2008, 01:34 AM
Some shoe manufacturers offer shoes with more straps to prevent the pinky toe from coming out of the shoes.
pinkstuff
10-06-2008, 04:33 AM
Have same problem but thought it might be due to wrong size of shoes so new ones on the way with less space between the straps. In the mean time wearing tights!
SwingWaltz
10-06-2008, 05:54 AM
Tape your little toe to the next toe, what ever it's called. You know, the equivalent to ring finger, but I don't think it's called the ring toe. The forth toe. :rolleyes:
Seriously, I've seen people do that!
Casey
10-06-2008, 07:26 AM
Some people sew the two straps together that are causing the problem. I switched shoes because of this problem, but some people are very attached to the shoes w/ the criss-cross straps, International Melissa, for example, and cope by sewing. For them it's a ritual like sewing ribbons on point shoes. Others can deal w/ the toe being out.
Rumbalicious
10-06-2008, 10:31 AM
Thanks everyone. I will tape that toe to the next and also try sewing two of the straps together. Think I will stick to the strappy shoes with the mesh in between in the future!
tanya_the_dancer
10-06-2008, 10:52 AM
I do not use strappy shoes for latin or rhythm because of that. I buy the ones with a solid top.
delamusica
10-06-2008, 01:01 PM
I have this problem too, and I find it terribly uncomfortable when my toe slips out!
For me, the mesh shoes aren't flexible enough.
Two words: solid vamp. I think they're way more comfortable, anyway, so it's win-win.
Kassia
10-06-2008, 01:03 PM
I have the same problem on my left foot because it is a little bit bigger... I try to buy shoes that have a solid side or mesh between the straps..
farmgirl06524
10-10-2008, 12:11 PM
I keep finding dance shoes that I love to looks of, but turn out to be uncomfortable.
The problem is that my little toes hang out or get jammed up in any shoe with narrow, criss-crossing straps on the vamp. This isn't a problem with shoes that have a mesh inset.
Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase the mesh fabric and glue it inside these "strappy" shoes? If so, where does one purchase the mesh, and how can it be added to the shoe? thanks!
latingal
10-10-2008, 09:45 PM
welcome to DF farmgirl06524!
Yanou
10-11-2008, 02:43 PM
I keep finding dance shoes that I love to looks of, but turn out to be uncomfortable.
The problem is that my little toes hang out or get jammed up in any shoe with narrow, criss-crossing straps on the vamp. This isn't a problem with shoes that have a mesh inset.
Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase the mesh fabric and glue it inside these "strappy" shoes? If so, where does one purchase the mesh, and how can it be added to the shoe? thanks!
I don't think glue is strong enough. Maybe you can sew it on?
madmaximus
10-11-2008, 03:32 PM
Another solution.
1. Get a piece of transparent plastic sheet (thick enough to hold well--like those used for holding ID badges or thicker).
2. Shape the plastic a little larger to cover the area between the two straps (it will bulge a little bit too, so be generous).
3. Place the plastic piece on the IN SIDE of straps and test fit first.
4. If fit is good, GLUE with cyanoacrylate (eg super glue) and then SEW the plastic piece into the INSIDE of the two straps where pinky toe pokes through.
5. Snip excess to shape.
6. Dance.
m
Kassia
10-11-2008, 04:38 PM
I keep finding dance shoes that I love to looks of, but turn out to be uncomfortable.
The problem is that my little toes hang out or get jammed up in any shoe with narrow, criss-crossing straps on the vamp. This isn't a problem with shoes that have a mesh inset.
Does anyone know if it is possible to purchase the mesh fabric and glue it inside these "strappy" shoes? If so, where does one purchase the mesh, and how can it be added to the shoe? thanks!
Any fabric store should have mesh.. If you look in the outerwear and, strangley enough, the bridal sectionsyou should be able to find something..
That is a detailed response, is speaks volumes to experience. I will remember that tip for myself :-):idea:
Another solution.
1. Get a piece of transparent plastic sheet (thick enough to hold well--like those used for holding ID badges or thicker).
2. Shape the plastic a little larger to cover the area between the two straps (it will bulge a little bit too, so be generous).
3. Place the plastic piece on the IN SIDE of straps and test fit first.
4. If fit is good, GLUE with cyanoacrylate (eg super glue) and then SEW the plastic piece into the INSIDE of the two straps where pinky toe pokes through.
5. Snip excess to shape.
6. Dance.
m
Lioness
10-11-2008, 10:30 PM
My toe did this last night in the middle of a dance. I just wiggled it a lot until it popped back in, but that might look a bit unco in a competition. With social dancing it was alright.
pinkstuff
10-12-2008, 06:06 AM
If you like strappy latin shoes, I just got International Melissa style and the straps are well placed and toes protected. I think finally having the correct size helps!
Zhena
10-12-2008, 09:48 PM
Another solution.
1. Get a piece of transparent plastic sheet (thick enough to hold well--like those used for holding ID badges or thicker).
2. Shape the plastic a little larger to cover the area between the two straps (it will bulge a little bit too, so be generous).
3. Place the plastic piece on the IN SIDE of straps and test fit first.
4. If fit is good, GLUE with cyanoacrylate (eg super glue) and then SEW the plastic piece into the INSIDE of the two straps where pinky toe pokes through.
5. Snip excess to shape.
6. Dance.
m
If you decide to do this, make SURE the edges of the plastic are smooth. A stiff sharp corner poking into your foot can be very uncomfortable.
farmgirl06524
10-13-2008, 01:03 PM
thanks madmaximus - do you happen to know if that would also work with the fabric that Kassia suggested?
madmaximus
10-13-2008, 02:56 PM
thanks madmaximus - do you happen to know if that would also work with the fabric that Kassia suggested?
Fabric, mesh, plastic, leather--all of these materials will work.
The important thing to remember is that the material should be strong enough to withstand the pressure the toe/foot will put on the piece.
For retooling my partner's shoes and protecting her foot from injury, I've used cotton fabric and ripstop nylon (too weak), nylon canvas (good if you could find a good color match), fine mesh (hard to find a strong enough version, and hard to sew in) and plastic (transparent but doesn't last as long as the canvas).
The best one I've used for my partner's shoe (black) was nylon canvas--and because of the shape of the shoe, I was able to pad it with a bit of foam for additional cushioning.
Best solution?
Buy a pair that doesn't let your pinkie toe stick out. :)
m
etp777
10-13-2008, 02:57 PM
Thanks MM, definitely going to print this thread out and give to my pro (and offer to help, if she's never dealt with sewing through leather/thick canvas, while I have).
Meh, I've just become used to the pinky toe coming out. But then again, never had it broken either (one of the benefits of only doing drops in showcases rather than lifts, I suppose.)
etp777
10-13-2008, 03:41 PM
lol wooh, NONE of us (pro, buddy teacher, even coach, who's done a LOT of lifts in his various show routines) have ever seen anything like it. SO not eactly typical.
Heh, seems were doing showcase again on friday night and practicing tomorrow, even though I agreed with pro's partner that I wouldn't let her dance for next 5 days. :/
Stagekat
10-13-2008, 03:51 PM
tsk tsk etp! But If my pro finds out... it won't be from me! I'm so not lighting that fire...
CAREFUL!!!
etp777
10-13-2008, 03:52 PM
LOL, you're NOT allowed to say anything. iffy even for me, told her a certain russian said she wasn't allowed to dance, butthen she pointed out SHE was my pro, not him. Think she wins that argument, though not sure yet. :)
And sis forwarded email with the original bigger version of pic, thanks again. :)
Stagekat
10-13-2008, 04:05 PM
Not saying a word about any of this to him! I even told your pro that the same Russian does tend to be right about dance related stuff... :p
Yes your pro has a point about who's student you are... but sometimes being stubborn isn't an asset. ;) I'm the first one to tell ya I absolutely get so stubborn about some things and I end up being SO WRONG... (Sadly... of late it's pro that points it out)
No prob on the pic...
Just be careful!!!
etp777
10-13-2008, 04:06 PM
Of course. :)
dansa
02-04-2009, 03:21 AM
Stealing this thread for my new shoe problem:
PINKY TOE POPS OUT ALL THE TIME, and really affects my dancing in a negative way!
I have this shoe http://www.dance-shop.com/acatalog/AIDA-070.gif
And you see there are 5 straps! No way you think that the pinky toe will pop out but it still does!!
Between the first (counting from the front) and second strap, that gap, there my pinky toes ends up on each shoe.
And its really not confortable dancing like that!
Number 1. The pinky toes are all the time touching the ground then, and in spins ets they get alot of blisters and other pain because of the floor touching.
Number 2. The straps dosent fit tight anymore as soon as the pinky toe pops out since it will leave alot of space after it...
Anyone with similar problem? Anyone that can tell me what to do to prevent this?
Yesterday i ended up arranging my shoes every 15 min so that i could dance, and having only 2 hours of traning, its wasting alot of time!
Please help :(
Bella
02-04-2009, 07:47 AM
Number 1. The pinky toes are all the time touching the ground then, and in spins ets they get alot of blisters and other pain because of the floor touching.
Number 2. The straps dosent fit tight anymore as soon as the pinky toe pops out since it will leave alot of space after it...
Anyone with similar problem? Anyone that can tell me what to do to prevent this?
Yesterday i ended up arranging my shoes every 15 min so that i could dance, and having only 2 hours of traning, its wasting alot of time!
Please help :(
Hey girly! I had a similar problem too! I don't like it when my pinky comes out of the shoe but I had to get used to it, and eventually it didn't bother me anymore. These latin shoes differ slightly from pair to pair... it could be that particular pair.
I'm not sure why you are getting blisters (ouch!) from spinning... If it becomes a big problem I would use clear/nude athletic tape around my toes. OR if you're daring, you can cut a piece of strap from an old pair and have a shoe repair person insert it at the opening where your pinky sits. I remember on a different thread you said you cut out the T-Strap part of your ray rose... If the color matches, use that.
mamboqueen
02-04-2009, 07:50 AM
tape your pinky to the next toe?? ;)
dansa
02-04-2009, 08:19 AM
tape your pinky to the next toe?? ;)
LOL,
Im seriously gonna do it on todays practise session! :cool:
dansa
02-04-2009, 08:21 AM
Hey girly! I had a similar problem too! I don't like it when my pinky comes out of the shoe but I had to get used to it, and eventually it didn't bother me anymore. These latin shoes differ slightly from pair to pair... it could be that particular pair.
I'm not sure why you are getting blisters (ouch!) from spinning... If it becomes a big problem I would use clear/nude athletic tape around my toes. OR if you're daring, you can cut a piece of strap from an old pair and have a shoe repair person insert it at the opening where your pinky sits. I remember on a different thread you said you cut out the T-Strap part of your ray rose... If the color matches, use that.
hehe thanks for advice! I will consider actually going to a shoemaker and ask him to put a little piece of leather so pinky cannot escape no more :)
dlgodud
02-04-2009, 01:56 PM
Stealing this thread for my new shoe problem:
PINKY TOE POPS OUT ALL THE TIME, and really affects my dancing in a negative way!
I have this shoe http://www.dance-shop.com/acatalog/AIDA-070.gif
And you see there are 5 straps! No way you think that the pinky toe will pop out but it still does!!
Between the first (counting from the front) and second strap, that gap, there my pinky toes ends up on each shoe.
And its really not confortable dancing like that!
Number 1. The pinky toes are all the time touching the ground then, and in spins ets they get alot of blisters and other pain because of the floor touching.
Number 2. The straps dosent fit tight anymore as soon as the pinky toe pops out since it will leave alot of space after it...
Anyone with similar problem? Anyone that can tell me what to do to prevent this?
Yesterday i ended up arranging my shoes every 15 min so that i could dance, and having only 2 hours of traning, its wasting alot of time!
Please help :(
Maybe the width of shoes is not correct. I have very wide feet and wear these kind of shoes, but never had problem with pinky toes pop out. :rolleyes:
I have that issue with a practice shoe, but the toe does not pop out all the way, especailly if I dont wear a sockette inside. Tape if you feel that you can catch and break it, broken toes take six weeks to heal!
dancerman
02-04-2009, 07:38 PM
I've got a problem with my little left toe eventually coming out from between the straps of a pair of latin shoes. What to do?
Okay if we're going to post pics here's one of the 1066 Supadance. The straps, even though the picture doesn't do it justice, have no space between them. The are very stylish, have a knotty tie on the top for style. Many places don't stock it but it is my best seller, just because of this problem. I go through this conversation with customers at every comp I attend as a vendor. They are also on my website.
Hope this helps.
http://www.ttleaddancewear.com/productImages/main/1066_h.jpg
SPratt74
02-04-2009, 08:59 PM
Okay if we're going to post pics here's one of the 1066 Supadance. The straps, even though the picture doesn't do it justice, have no space between them. The are very stylish, have a knotty tie on the top for style. Many places don't stock it but it is my best seller, just because of this problem. I go through this conversation with customers at every comp I attend as a vendor. They are also on my website.
Hope this helps.
http://www.ttleaddancewear.com/productImages/main/1066_h.jpg
I have a pair like this that didn't work well with my small feet, but it seems as though the other girls love them that I know have some similar. However, I have a pair very similar to what Dansa posted, and they fit me perfectly. They have an adjustable top and bottom strap though that works very well with my small feet. Only thing is that one of my rhinestones fell off somehow. But it's underneath the strap, so you don't see that either way. But strappy shoes don't work well with my feet normally, so I try to avoid them. But it's dance and the pair I now have works thank goodness. You just have to find the style that you love and work with them is all. ;)
gracie
02-04-2009, 09:07 PM
Wearing fishnets seems like an easy fix to the problem, and from what I've read on DF- the judges prefer them.
fishnets good choice and thanks for the tip about the Judges ;-)
Rugby
02-05-2009, 12:12 AM
If you are at a dance or comp and your pinky wants to pop out you can use dental floss to tie the two straps closer together. The floss is at the bottom of the straps so can't be seen but keeps them from moving apart as you dance and thus releasing the escapee.
dansa
02-05-2009, 03:15 AM
After yesterdays dancesession i tried some new things.
Well first of all i tried taping the toe to the other, and it worked perfect in the beginning but as more my feet got swetty the tape lost its grip and was useless.
My project is to find waterproff tape now.
Second i got these toe protectors (dunno if u have them in US)http://www.schollfootcare.co.uk/images/products/10002152/large.jpg
Because my pinky toes were sore already and i wanted to give them some support.
Basically you put your toe inside the cushion, so that you get a big sponge of a toe. Which (at least on one foot) kept the pinky toe in place (since the the size of toe got bigger it got attached on to the other strap without falling out)...
The other toe however was hanging out on the ground with that sponge, it looked rediculous but was very comfy to be honest :) 8)
But i know its not a permanent solution and i have to figure out something. Cause i love these shoes sooo much (finally found the perfect ones) and i dont wanna change, plus i like the strappy look.
Im gonna take some of yours advice and sew something on....
I think that will do the trick!
Great advice btw! :)
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