Wondering how my shoes have been?

In honor of my newfound skill at posting pictures, and on request of Ali Aguilar (Hi, Ali!!!) I am posting some pics of the Bravas that I had purchased and danced for a little bit in before leaving for Springboard.  If any recent customers of mine are reading, they may or may not have seen them as my demo of my first darning job (which helped immensely, by the way).  I have spent 3 hours a day rehearsing vigorously in them, in addition to a great deal class time in them as well.  For the record, even with great shoes pointe work hurts like hell. Friday was the first day that I did not want to jump out of the window by the second hour.  Also, I have fairly beaten the shit out of these shoes.  I’m proud of myself.

They look (and smell) way dingier in real life.  The boxes are still pretty alive, but there is not much left for the shank or the tips.  However, I am much more comfortable turning in them now, and like I said pointe work is just a bit more bearable than previously this week.  I wish I had a video of the piece to post…maybe one day we can work that out.