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>>Yes, I have heard this, and as a teacher myself I also >>recommend that my dancers do this. BUT, I tell my >>dancers that they should not dance in these tight >>shoes until they have worn them in. To wear them in, >>dancers should walk around the house in the shoes, >>wear them while watching TV, and while not wearing >>them, put those shoe expanders inside (or coathangers >>work too). Some people also use leather softener >>which is available in shoe stores. The reason that we >>do this is because if a dancer buys a pair of soft >>shoes that fits like a normal pair of shoes, after a >>couple of classes they will look like clown shoes! >>Because soft shoes are made of such soft leather, it >>gives and stretches a lot. This actually makes the >>shoes more comfortable in the end because they fit >>your feet really snuggly like a second skin. I hope >>this explains the reasons behind your teachers >>suggestion. I was very lucky when I danced because I >>had a twin sister who could help me wear in my shoes!!

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