Apogee is a premium, handcrafted Russian-made pointe shoe. Created with an all-natural, resilient shank to minimize break-in time and to prolong the life of the shoe. Long wings and a pre-arched construction provide excellent balance, support and greater contact with the floor. Lightweight, with exclusive noise absorption technology, this shoe is highly versatile and fits many shapes of feet. 

• Box Shape: Slightly tapered
• Platform: Moderately wide
• Vamp: U-Shaped, Medium/average length
• Shanks: Soft (3/4 Length), Medium (3/4 Length), Hard (Full-Length) 
• Binding: Cotton with Cotton Drawstring
• Suggested Fitting: Typically, 2 ½ sizes smaller that US street shoe size
• Please note: Apogee runs slightly wider than other Virtisse models and should be ordered one width down
• Created for professionals, yet highly suitable for dancers of all levels.