I want the sole to conform to my arch when I point my foot, so I order snug and flexible slippers. Because of this fit, I am almost as sensitive to the floor in my slippers as I am in bare feet. Quite often the stage is not flawless; even on linoleum the cracks in the wooden floor underneath can be dangerous, especially during a turning combination. It's an advantage to be able to feel the problem spots so that you can avoid them. However, I need the protection of slippers for classical ballet variations in which there are multiple turns and jumps.
It's possible to borrow tights, costumes, or make-up, but never ballet slippers. My slippers must fit and belong to my own feet. In fact, when I travel I never pack my shoes into the suitcase that will be stored in the baggage compartment; I always carry them on the plane with me for safety. Wearing another dancer's shoes would be a disaster -- probably more psychologically than physically.
Dancershoes by Daniel and Stephanie Sorine. 1979. Page 72.
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