Professional Paste Pointe Shoe Collection
Suffolk® Professional Paste Pointe Shoes are designed for advanced, pre-professional, and professional dancers who have an established pointe technique and are looking for a refined combination of performance, responsiveness, support, and control.
Engineered by Suffolk and handcrafted in England, the Professional Collection reflects the experience and craftsmanship behind almost 3 decades of Suffolk pointe shoe development. Each model is individually designed with the demands of experienced dancers in mind, offering its own balance of support, flexibility, responsiveness, and feel.
Sorella, Sherwood, and Legacy each have their own distinct construction and performance characteristics, giving experienced dancers different options within the Suffolk Professional Collection. Our Professional paste is Suffolk®’s formula
for the paste traditionally used in British turn shoes. It allows the box to mold beautifully to the dancer’s foot. The insole is not glued or tacked beyond the point where the arch breaks, creating the flexibility and feel often associated with a 3/4 shoe while maintaining the strength of a full insole.
For dancers who are unsure which professional model is right for them, we recommend working with a Suffolk fitter or an experienced pointe shoe professional.
FAQs
Construction Details
- No paste or toe box material extends across back of foot
- Made with our new Peach-colored satin
Dancer Level
- Intended for dancers who understand their individual pointe shoe requirements and are ready to select a shoe based on the specific characteristics of their foot, technique, and performance needs. Our most popular collection for bespoke, or custom specs for professional dancers.
SORELLA
The Sorella follows the same traditional construction techniques used throughout the Professional Collection. Each shoe is shaped and finished by experienced artisans, combining the artistry of handcraftsmanship with the consistency of modern production. The Sorella features a supportive platform, balanced lower profile, and secure structure that allows dancers to move with confidence and control. Ideal for dancers who prefer a shoe with a low profile, low compression, semi-tapered shape and a medium platform.
SHERWOOD
The Sherwood offers a sleek silhouette with a balanced platform that supports fluid movement through demi pointe and onto the box. The responsive structure allows dancers to articulate their feet with clarity while maintaining the strength required for demanding choreography. Ideal for dancers who prefer a shoe with a medium profile, medium compression, rectangular shape, and a medium/broad platform.
LEGACY
Every pair of the Legacy carries the stamp of a master maker and the reliability of modern quality control- Tulip Maker is the most tapered box, U Maker is a universal shape, and Clover Maker is the broadest box. Ideal for dancers who prefer a shoe with a medium profile, medium compression, rectangular shape, and tapered platform.
