The premium gaynor minden

NEW! Premium Weave satin, pliable construction, and flexible microfiber vegan sole for secure alignment, effortless roll-through and expressive footwork.

Specify your model, length, width, box, shank, vamp, heel, and tip for a precise, professional fit — it’s the custom pointe shoe you don’t have to special order.

Most dancers can wear the same size in Lyra and Europa. Not sure of your size? Schedule a fitting appointment.

1. Select your Model

The model you select should reflect the general shape of your foot from the metatarsal to the heel.

2. Select your Length

Gaynor Mindens usually fit one to one and a half sizes longer than your U.S. street shoe size. Not every Length is available in every Model. If you require a Length that is not available, try selecting a different Model.

Not sure about your size? See our Sizing Chart in the pictures.

3. Select your Width

Width fits the metatarsals and mid-foot. Not every Width is available in every size combination. If you require a Width that is not available, try changing your previous selections.

4. Select your Box

The Box fits the toes and metatarsals. Not every Box is available in every size combination. If you require a Box that is not available, try changing your previous selections.

5. Select your Shank

Gaynor Minden shanks do not break in or soften, and all are equally durable and long-lasting. Make sure your new shoe is pliable enough to allow you to achieve a high demi-pointe easily.

Most dancers are best served by our FeatherFlex, Supple, and ExtraFlex shanks. Very few dancers really need our Hard shank.

6. Select your Vamp

The Deep vamp comes standard on all sizes and models, and is 1/4" (0.6 cm) longer than the Low vamp. If you are ordering a Low vamp, it will take longer to ship.

Dancers who wear a Gaynor Minden size 6 or shorter might prefer a Low vamp.

7. Select your Heel

The High heel is 3/8" (1 cm) longer than the Low heel.

High heels are standard on our Classic and Sculpted models. You can still order a Low heel, but it will take longer to ship.

Low heels are standard on our Sleek models. You can still order a High heel, but it will take longer to ship.

8. Select your Finish

Shoes with Suede tips are usually available to ship within 3–5 business days in our most popular sizes.

For a completely vegan shoe, choose Satin tips! This is a special order option and NOT RETURNABLE.

Our new Premium Weave Satin is currently being developed in other colors. Stay tuned for more options!