Women's Footwear in America

My sister, former dancer turned television writer Liz Benjamin shared with me a video circulating on social media on how Freed pointe shoes are made. She reminded me that our grandfather, Ben Benjamin always wanted to inspect her point shoes, especially when she had switched from Capezio to Freed. She said he was fascinated by the workmanship. Watch the short video above and you’ll see why!

Pain, satin and paper towels: What it takes for ballerinas to dance on their toes Washington Post May 26, 2017

Tagged: Ballet Shoes, Ben Benjamin Shoe Designer, Freed of London, Freed Point Shoes

§ One Response to Freed Pointe Shoes

• janice says:

  August 12, 2018 at 9:32 pm

  Perfect! I am showing this to my daughter as I’m sure you can imagine why! Thanks for posting this.

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