Ballet shoe question

[CamdenLurker]

Hi,

My daughter has pointe shoes and I've just noticed the tiny pad that sits at the toe area is missing from one shoe, can anyone help
With the name of this part of the shoe? I've looked online and I can't seem to find the answer, the shoes are made by Capezio.

Thanks

I think it's just called a toe cap. I've only seen these recently though - do you not have to darn them anymore?

It's probably time for her to learn to darn, I'm guessing there are YouTube videos for this now

I’ve no idea - I had to darn in my day!

Sorry I wasn't clear, it's the tiny soft part inside the shoe, she has a pouch that she wears but there's also like a tiny sponge that sits in the toe area, between the foot and the toe box.

A pouch? And they were not like this in my days. We used usually cotton wool... Or sheep fleece...

This might sound silly but if you know the name of the company who made them can you not just take a picture of the shoe in question and e-mail their customer service team?

@SoloISland

A pouch? And they were not like this in my days. We used usually cotton wool... Or sheep fleece...

Yes, I did think about using lambs wool if I can't find a replacement.

The pouch is often referred to as an 'ouch' pouch just a gel toe pad really.

She could have 1 of several cushioning materials in her shoe.
Lambs wool
Synthetic, imitation lambs wool
Pre-formed lambs wool pads
Ouch Pouches
Gel or silicone inserts

@SMabbutt

She could have 1 of several cushioning materials in her shoe. Lambs wool Synthetic, imitation lambs wool Pre-formed lambs wool pads Ouch Pouches Gel or silicone inserts

Thanks 😊

The part is like a tiny foam pad, it's just cushioning really, but I thought I might be able to get a replacement online, I'll try and contact Capezio and see if they can send a replacement.

Oh god the lumpy lambs wool. I used to keep mine in shape with one square of loo roll wrapped over my toes. Would last a good few on and offs without having to reshape it.

These look good OP.

www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Protector-Breathable-Pointed-Nude-Pack/dp/B01FQBHM6M/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=liner+pads+for+pointe+shoes&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1631982813&sr=8-6

Google 'pointe shoe mini pad'

Might not be exactly the same but you could replace in both shoes

Are both her feet exactly the same length? If one is larger than the other, it may be that the person who fitted her with pointe shoes removed it, to make the shoe fit better.

How long has she had the shoes?