Les Cygnes Pointe Shoe Shellac

Pointe Shoe Shellac from Les Cygnes is a brush-on hardener used to stiffen the box and shank of pointe shoes. Applied where the shoe softens first, it firms up the paste and fabric so a pair keeps its shape and platform longer instead of dying after a handful of classes.

It is aimed at dancers on pointe who go through shoes quickly, whether in daily technique class, rehearsal, or a run of performances. For application tips, see this demonstration video.