You love the fit of your pointe shoes and you know they cost a bundle (your mom is going to be so mad if you ask her for another pair next month).

What can you do?

You can strengthen the box of your pointe shoes by adding Jet Glue (I’m not promoting only this brand. There are several, but this seems to be the most popular with lots of ballerinas).

You can find a link at the bottom of this post with several alternatives.

How To Harden Your Pointe Shoes

It’s very easy to harden your shoes and therefore extend the life of your pointe shoes.

How to Jet Glue your pointe shoes:

Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Jet Glue or the brand you prefer. (Check out bottom of this post).
2. Small paint brush or old blush brush. Make sure it’s free of dust and dry.
3. Newspaper to avoid spilling or staining your surface.
4. Gloves for protection.

Follow the video below to apply glue inside your pointe shoe box to stiffen your shoes.

How To Harden Your Pointe Shoes

Video from Romy Macias’ YouTube channel.

How To Harden Your Pointe Shoes

I hope this video was helpful. Please comment below: Do you use glue to prolong the life of your shoes? Do you apply yours differently?

And make sure to “Share” with your ballet girlfriends too. Their moms will be grateful!