i dont go out in them no. They are round the house wear. Though i think i would wear them out if i were with the right people/place.
They make you take quite small steps and thats about it.
took ages of practice to be able to walk in them though.
i just think they look lovely. But i used to dance when i was younger.. was not tall/thin/good enough to go far and always lusted after pointe shoes.