Capezio Glisse

My first pair of pointe shoes were Capezio Aerials, size 3.5C (I think).  I was 12.

After wearing a bunch of different brands (Chacott, Sansha - extensively, Principal, So Danca, Freed of London, Grishko, Fuzi, Gamba), I'm back to Capezio.  Not the Aerial, though - the box (area around the toes) was too tapered and the platform (the part you stand on when you are "on your toes") is too small.  Incidentally, I would wear about size 4C - apparently, my feet haven't grown much since I was 12.

Anyway, these new shoes are the Glisses.  They have a square box and a larger platform.  I'm on my third pair - wore first pair for class and then one day rehearsal; second pair - another class and one day rehearsal; and this pair - class (barre only) and rehearsal today.  The shoes will last more than just one day, but I'm not sure how long much longer.

They are loud, though - even after banging them against concrete to dull the noise.  It's a bit better, but not as quiet as some of the shoes I've worn.  As Sugar Plum Fairy, you really don't want to be clunking around on stage...