Pointe Shoes

The Nikolay Grishko 2007 has a tapered box, a high vamp, high heel, and a cloth drawstring. The suede machine-stitched sole makes it easier to roll through.

Shank Hardness: SS, S, M, H, SH, SSH

Style No. 0509N0

Hand-made in Russia.

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.

The 2007 Proflex has a tapered box, cloth drawstring, high vamp, and high heel. It has a more flexible insole material than the 2007 and 2007 Pro. The shank is designed to bend at the 3/4 mark.

Shank Hardness: SF, MF, HF, SHF

Style No. 0509/2N0

Hand-made in Russia.

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The 2007 Pro is a quieter, more streamlined version of the 2007 featuring noise-reducing elements within the platform and sole under the toe area.  The "U"-shaped vamp is slightly lower than the 2007 and the box is made with a unique glue that provides greater elasticity.  It is a moderately tapered shoe with a machine-stitched suede outer-sole.  

Shank Hardness: SS, S, M, H, SH, SSH

Style No. 0509/1N0

Hand-made in Russia.

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The next generation of Grishko pointe shoes is here!  Named after founder Nikolay Grishko, the Nikolay collection of pointe shoes features innovative & updated styles of classic Grishko pointe shoes.  Made on the 2007 last, the new 3007 pointe shoe has a tapered box with a medium platform, medium U-shaped vamp, and slighter higher & more supple wings than the 2007.  New features of the 3007 include an anti-slip microfiber heel that molds to the foot to prevent slippage, and an innovative box construction using adaptive eco-dextrin paste, which allows for easily rolling-through demi-pointe while still being supported en pointe. 

Shank Hardness: SS, S, M, H, SH, SSH

Style No. 0509N

All Nikolay pointe shoes are hand-made in Russia and will say "Nikolay™ Made in Russia" on the outersole. 

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon and elastic sold separately.

Available online or in-store at Allegro Barrington.

The 3007 Pro Flex by Nikolay Grishko captures the essence of the 2007 Pro Flex while featuring exciting new innovations.  It is made on the 2007 last and has a tapered box with a medium platform, U-shaped medium vamp, and slightly higher & more supple wings that the 2007 version.  Just like the 2007 Pro Flex, the 3007 Pro Flex has "silent knot" construction under the toes to allow for whisper-quiet dancing and a flex shank for a beautiful bend under the arch that flatters the foot while still being supportive.  Improving upon the 2007 Pro Flex design, the 3007 version features the revolutionary adaptive eco-dextrin paste box that molds to the foot and allows for easy demi-pointe roll-through while still strongly supporting the foot en pointe.  It also features an anti-slip microfiber heel, so no more slippage issues!

Flex Shank Hardness: SF, MF, HF

Style No. 0509/2N

All Nikolay pointe shoes are hand-made in Russia and will say "Nikolay™ Made in Russia" on the outersole. 

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon and elastic sold separately.

Available online or in-store at Allegro Evanston.

An update on the classic 2007 Pro, the 3007 Pro pointe shoe from Grishko Russia's Nikolay Collection is made on the 2007 last with a tapered box, medium-high wings, and U-shaped vamp.  Just like the 2007 Pro, the 3007 Pro has "silent knot" construction under the toes to allow for whisper quiet dancing en pointe.  Where the 3007 Pro breaks the mold is with the new anti-slip microfiber heel and innovative box construction using adaptive eco-dextrin paste, which allows for easy demi-pointe roll-through while still strongly supporting the foot en pointe.

Shank Hardness: SS, S, M, H, SH, SSH

Style No: 0509/1N

All Nikolay pointe shoes are hand-made in Russia and will say "Nikolay™ Made in Russia" on the outersole. 

Sizing: approximately 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Ribbon and elastic sold separately.

Available online or in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The Almaz is the "diamond" of the Russian Pointe Jewels Collection and has a moderately tapered box, an elastic drawstring, and a pliable, long-lasting shank.  This shoe has a non-slip leather sole and a pleatless, flat platform for balance. The Almaz's design has noise-reducing platform construction and is not pre-arched.

Shank Strength: FS, FM, FH, H

Sizing: in European sizes (36/37 = USA women's 6/6.5); to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in either one of our stores.

Made in Russia.

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.

The Amelie Soft is a moderately tapered pointe shoe with a high vamp, elastic drawstring, and a gently curved box construction for added comfort. The shank is softer and graded for easy roll through.

Sizing: Start 2 sizes down from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. S0102L

Also available in Standard Shank (by special order in-store or phone only).

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The Aria Extra Strong (ES) Pointe Shoe is similar to the Aria in that it has a high vamp, wide platform, and high wings with a hand-flattened crown.  It also has a sleek heel, elastic drawstring, and a plush non-slip interior lining.  Contrary to the Aria, the Aria ES is made with a #5 shank that breaks near the 3/4 mark, which is harder than the regular Aria.

Sizing: Start 1 size up from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. 121ES

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The Aria Pointe Shoe by Capezio has a broad box with a high crown, vamp, and wings.  It has an elastic drawstring, plush anti-slip interior lining, and a #3 shank for flexible support, breaking near the 3/4 mark. 

Also available in a #5 extra strong shank.

Sizing: Start 1 size up from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. 121

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.

The Aspiration is designed for dancers with flexible insteps and ankles and more developed muscles in the feet and legs. It has a medium shank with extra support under the metatarsal. The deep U-shaped vamp, high-cut sides and wide box provide stability and support. Cotton drawstring.

Sizing: To determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. S0105L

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.

The Ava has a square box with a wide U-shaped throat. It has an elastic drawstring and an average heel height and vamp length. The Ava has a flexible #2.5 shank with a pleated platform that is built at a slight angle for ease in getting over the box. 

Shank Hardnesses: Standard #2.5, Strong #3.5

Sizing: Start 1/2-1 size up from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. 1142W

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.

Feel like the Belle of the Ball(et) with the Belle Pointe Shoe by Merlet.  Designed with beginner pointe students in mind, the Belle is a lightweight shoe perfect for dancers going en pointe for the first time.  It features an innovative Alcantara faux-suede tip for extra grip and durability, and instead of a drawstring, it has an elastic casing to ensure a snug fit.  The box is tapered with a low profile, low vamp, and high supportive wings, and the diamond-shaped fabric through to the heel creates a sleek look.  The supple pre-arched shank breaks between 1/2 & 3/4 and allows for an easy demi-pointe roll-through, allowing beginner pointe students to fully utilize & strengthen their feet while dancing en pointe. 

Sizing: in French/European sizing; please see size chart for approximate US conversion.  To determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Available online or in-store at Allegro Barrington.

Ribbon and elastic sold separately.

The Brava is part of Russian Pointe's Spotlight Collection and has a slightly tapered box with a medium crown and wide toe platform.  It is pre-arched with a strong yet pliable shank and has an elastic drawstring.  The cut of the fabric is streamlined from the metatarsals to the end of the heel, ideal for a "diamond"-shaped heel. 

Sizing: in European sizes (36/37 = USA women's 6/6.5); to determine which style and size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in either one of our stores.

Made in Russia.

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.