Pointe Shoe Fittings
We are a team of master fitters and senior fitters who strongly believe that no one is ever truly "done" learning something new about the detailed professionalism that goes into proper pointe shoe fittings. The craftmanship, technology and dancers' needs are always evolving and so does our training. We're certified professional fitters with renowned recognition in the industry; we offer in-house customizations and custom orders. Every one of our pointe-fitting trainees spends months training in the art of fitting alongside our senior and master fitters. Every fitting you receive at Footlights is done by a trained professional. In addition to our certifications, we work closely with manufacturers to test pointe shoes in development and only stock shoes we believe are exceptionally made and truly benefit dancers.
Professional Services for Pointe Dancers
Sewing Services
We offer customization services for pointe shoes at Footlights. Our most frequently used service is sewing. We can sew ribbon & elastic onto ballet flats and pointe shoes. We use standard placements and can accommodate most custom requests. Sewing is often a same-day service with just a few minutes wait time.
Pricing varies per service.
All sales final.
Customizations
We also offer more complex services, like shank strengthening, de-shanking, softening, drawstring replacements or inserts etc. Most of these services are same-day pickup. When we cannot personally provide a special custom service in-shop, we work with manufacturers to execute the custom designs.
Pricing varies per service.
All sales final.
Boutique Locations
306 E. Church Street. Frederick, MD 21701
938 Wayne Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20910
Footlights Perks
Route Protection
Add shipping insurance to your order during the cart process. Route offers protection for theft, damage and loss of your parcel in transit.
Buy Now, Pay Later
Use ShopPay (Affirm) to make purchases between $50-$3,000. Applicable clients can checkout and pay in four simple payments spread out over time. This does not interrupt the fulfillment process of your order. As a third-party app, we have no control over payment plans or terms given by ShopPay/Affirm.
Pre-Orders
Grab the latest fashion or limited edition subscription boxes through Pre-Order so you don't miss a thing!
Order Online - Pickup in Person
If a product is in stock at your desired boutique location, you can order ahead and pickup in store when it's ready. The best way to skip the wait!
Customer Care Team
We're just a message away! Whenever you have a question, just send a message in our chat bubble & we'll follow up ASAP.
Questions? We've got answers...
Read up on everything from order processing inquires, returns, and pointe shoe facts on our FAQ page.
Fitting Etiquette - The Client Guide
Learn the Dos and Don'ts of shopping with a dancewear boutique. Read the full article here.
Appointment Shopping
We offer appointments for pointe fittings * Currently only available during the week at our Frederick Boutique. Sign up online here.
For group fittings of 3+ dancers, please refer to our FAQ page.
Subscription Boxes
These unique boxes are geared towards the dancer. We offer a variety of tiers from Basics to Ultra. Shop Now here
