In 1993 Gaynor Minden introduced the World of ballet to their revolutionary pointe shoe. Since then tens of thousands of dancers have voted with their feet and chosen to wear Gaynor Minden pointe shoes – once you’ve had your own pair of Gaynor Mindens you will understand why. Amongst this growing number of Gaynor Minden wearers are some of the finest dancers on the Planet, working with the most outstanding companies in the World. We would like to introduce you to some of them and let you know what they have to say about their favourite pointe shoe.
Alina Cojocaru
“In Gaynor Mindens I am free to take my dancing to my highest possible level, because I never worry about consistency, durability, comfort, or quietness. I cannot imagine going back to a traditional pointe shoe.”
Principal Dancer, The Royal Ballet
photo by Susanne Bjerg
Laura Bösenberg
“Gaynor Mindens have changed my dancing for the better! They are so consistent, and it really helps when I can concentrate on the steps and not worry about if my shoes will last or not! I always KNOW they will. No more shoe stress!”
Principal Dancer, Cape Town City Ballet
Photo of Laura Bösenberg as Juliet in The Cape Town City Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet by Greg Lumley
Kristi Boone
“Gaynor Minden pointe shoes give my feet the support and shape that I never found in any other shoe. They withstand my rigorous rehearsals and challenging performances. Rather than worrying if my shoes are getting too soft, I can fully enjoy the movement and emotion of the ballet I’m performing.”
Soloist, American Ballet Theatre
Photos by Eduardo Patino, NYC
Karin Ellis-Wentz
“I love the ease of Gaynor Mindens. There is no banging, hardening with shellac, or crushing in doors required! It’s just sew and go. The time and energy saved preparing your shoes can be applied to your dancing instead.”
Corps de Ballet, American Ballet Theatre
Photo by Rosalie O’Connor
Aria Alekzander
“Gaynor Mindens are amazing! I know I can always depend on my pointe shoes whatever the steps, stages, and costumes may be. Gaynor Mindens are comfortable and consistent, you can’t find those qualities in any other brand.”
Corps de Ballet, Houston Ballet
Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
Tara Birtwhistle
“I have been wearing Gaynor Mindens for almost three years: I am thrilled with the results. Amazing as it sounds, they have changed how I dance and have certainly lessened the pain I had in my feet and ankles. A godsend!”
Principal Dancer, Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Photo by Bruce Monk
Erica Cornejo
“Ballet has always been hard but Gaynor Minden makes it easier. I love them – they don’t make any noise when I jump, and I can use the same pair many times because they last longer.”
Principal Dancer, Boston Ballet
Luisa Diaz
“Since the day I tried Gaynor Mindens – after trying almost every other pointe shoe on the market – I have worn no others.”
Principal Dancer, Béjart Ballet Lausanne
Photo by William DuPont
Elena Glurdjidze
“To feel comfortable during a performance is very important. They are soft, flat and light; they fit your foot perfectly and they are not noisy. You can put on a new pair and go straight on stage. I don’t have to spend an hour preparing my shoes. Since I bought my first pair I have not been able to wear anything else.”
Senior Principal Dancer, English National Ballet
Photo by Daria Klimentova
Nadezhda Gonchar
“Beauty, Lightness, and Comfort – this is Gaynor Minden. Try them once, and you will never take them off.”
Soloist, The Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Photo by V. Baranovsky
Yekaterina Kondaurova
“It is very important for a ballerina that nothing disturbs her while she’s fulfilling her role in the ballet. Gaynor Minden pointe shoes are made for dancing the best roles; they are created for the creative work. I wear them for everything. They help me especially in ballets with extreme choreography: I don’t have to think how to jump, or how to spin and still stay on my foot while moving the center off balance. Most important is that Gaynor Minden shoes make my feet more pliable and expressive – alive and speaking.”
First Soloist, The Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Photos by Neff
Claudia Mota
“Incredible! I like to go onstage with no concerns — Gaynor Mindens give me total security. They give complete stability for my balances and turns and don’t make any sound. And Gaynor Mindens are beautiful on my feet!”
Principal Dancer, Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro
Photos by Henrique Pontual ©2008
Olesia Novikova
“There are no better shoes than Gaynor Minden to dance Romantic roles! Gaynor Mindens are so light and quiet that it makes dancing smoothly and giving the impression of gliding across the stage, easy.”
First Soloist, The Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Photo by Neff
Evgenia Obraztsova
“I love how they make jumping so light, so effortless and so quiet, and how they make balancing easy (which I especially appreciate for the Rose Adagio). I adore them!”
First Soloist, The Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet
Photo by Neff
Natalia Osipova
“It is wonderful to dance all day with comfortable feet, and to have that extra ease in balancing. What I especially love about Gaynor Mindens is no noise! I am free to jump with as much power and brilliance as I possibly can because I know my landings will be soft and delicate.”
Leading Soloist, Bolshoi Ballet
Photos by Marc Haegeman
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