pointe shoe
/pɔɪnt ʃuː/ · pointe shoe
noun
- A type of shoe worn by ballet dancers to support the foot while dancing en pointe. The ballerina carefully tied her pointe shoes before taking the stage.
- A shoe with a stiffened toe box, used for other forms of dance or performance. The contemporary dancer wore pointe shoes to add an extra layer of support during the performance.
Did you know? Pointe shoes are typically made from layers of leather and fabric, and are designed to be worn for a limited number of performances before they need to be replaced.