Premiere Collection
The Premiere Collection is our hardest working collection of pointe shoes, crafted by hand in Suffolk's own England factory. The hard paste and durable shanks allow this collection to be the longest lasting pointe shoes in the dance industry. Combining the high wings with our patented design, Suffolk® pointe shoes guide the foot into proper placement en pointe. When fit correctly, our pointe shoes will prevent the heel from twisting off the shank. The dancer will find that Suffolk® pointe shoes allow for full articulation while stretching all three arches of the foot. Professional pointe shoe fitters love the way the Premiere Collection allows beginner pointe shoe wearers to achieve correct placement over the platform. Intermediate to advanced dancers love how long the Premiere Collection of shoes last because our design discourages the dancer from sitting in the shoe.
STELLAR™
The Suffolk® Stellar™ is perfect for the lower profile foot and enables the dancer to get over the platform while fully articulating their feet. Suffolk's patented design is used in the Stellar. This shoe gives the dancer a strong supportive box, wider platform, and arch-hugging insole. The medium vamp with the signature Suffolk U shape is hand cut to perfection.
SOLO PREQUEL®
The Suffolk® Solo Prequel® is for dancers who want to be a little further over en pointe without compromising lift or correct foot placement. The Solo Prequel helps deter sitting in the shoe. This strong shoe fully supports the dancer while holding them en pointe, and has a slightly broader platform for extra stability. The shoe has the same comfort and specifications as the original Solo.
SOLO®
The Suffolk® Solo® is the original offering from Suffolk® and is considered to be one of the best handmade pointe shoes on the market. The shoe has a medium profile, aligns the foot, and assists the dancer to go en pointe in the proper placement. The wing is comfortable yet supportive, and the strong stable box has a lower vamp in the perfect ‘U’ shape. The elegant line of the shoe and the slight taper of the box allows the shoe to mold perfectly to the dancer’s foot.
SOVEREIGN®
The Sovereign® is our lowest profile shoe in the Premiere Collection. Suffolk's patented design is used in this shoe to help the dancer achieve proper alignment, while getting over the platform. A beautiful line is created by the Sovereign™, and the shoe offers a supportive box, medium vamp, and narrowed heel. The shoe was designed by Mark Suffolk after he was bestowed the honor of M.B.E. by Queen Elizabeth II. The Sovereign was named to acknowledge the occasion.
SILHOUETTE™
The Suffolk® Silhouette™ pointe shoe is the best pointe shoe for dancers seeking an elegant line en pointe. The broad platform makes balancing en pointe easy while the high wings taper just enough for the dancer to feel secure and in proper placement. The insole is reinforced at the arch to ensure the shoe breaks in the correct place, while offering support like no other traditional pointe shoe. The Silhouette is one of the longest lasting pointe shoes in the industry.
Pointe shoes in the Premiere collection are our most substantial and have the most paste. The toe box is our strongest and most stable, with extra support that extends all the way around the box through the back of the foot. Without compromise, these long lasting shoes are strong, comfortable, and make an ideal workhorse for the dancer.
FAQs
Key Benefits
- Assists a dancer in placing their foot correctly in the shoe to ensure correct alignment en pointe
- Prevents twisting of the shank
- Allows a beginning dancer to develop their muscle memory and motor memory in correct alignment
- Supports a dancer that tires before the end of class or rehearsal and begins to rely on the shoe for support
Construction Details
- Our hardest paste in the toe box
- Our hardest paste at the wings
- Our hardest tip paste on the platform
- Our hardest paste to insert the shank
- Platform paste and toe box material extends across back of foot to “S” in logo and stops just before demi pointe
Dancer Level
Shoes in this collection are successfully worn by the following dancers:
- Beginning to Intermediate dancers that need assistance with placement or finding center. This assistance can be getting over the platform or the prevention of sickling or pronating.
- Beginning to Intermediate dancers that find other pointe shoes twist off their heels due to poor alignment.
- Dancers that sit in their shoes and need a hard shank.
- Advanced or pre-professional dancers that want maximum value for their money and are searching for a long-lasting shoe.
