Pointe shoes are very personal, and we think your fittings should be, too. While most ballet companies offer their dancers access to a pointe shoe room, independent dancers do not have the same luxury. Misfitters aims to provide the same personalized service to dancers in the freelance world. We are extensively educated on the needs of changing repertoire, late starters, hypermobility, neurodiverse, and gender-expansive dancers, and we take your personal experiences into account when finding your perfect fit. We keep detailed track of your past shoes, your injuries, your preferences, and your pointe shoe preparation so that you can move in comfort and confidence as you refine your art.

Based in New York City, we have the opportunity to work with the world’s most renowned and well-trusted brands to hone the perfect fit, especially for dancers who do not follow the traditional path. We use our knowledge of popular brands and available styles to create a step-by-step path to your forever shoe—even if we have to dig something from the world’s vast pointe shoe archives. Starting with a consultation, we can identify what needs are not being met by your shoes, and by attending your fittings and keeping a conversation open with your fitter, we will narrow down what it is that you truly need out of your perfect Misfit.