Being fascinated with brands from around the world can take you on some very educational journeys. Not only is it a celebration of design, but an inner look at the marketing strategies of start ups, concepts, and solutions for dancers.
It is incredibly fascinating to see what is being offered to dancers and how newer companies advertise and promote their shoes. I find it a bit amusing that the shoes I find most captivating are the ones that do not grace the shelves of every shop in town.
According to the product description, the Regina is a 100% hand-created shoe. It is available in two widths; narrow and large. The shank strengths are listed with the addition of colors along with the product number. Dancers can choose between:
White-Flexible For Beginners •Yellow-Medium Strength • Red-Strong • Black-Extra Strong Carbon Foil
Perugia, Italy Has Become Quite A Beacon For Tourists
Because Italy is often described as being shaped like a boot, Perugia sits on the upper half of the boot in the center of the country. View its location on this Wiki map. Before the United States even existed, this region was already settled and immersed in culture.
There are plenty of wonderful things to see and learn about if you are fortunate enough to visit this part of Italy. Searching for the location where dancers can find the Regina pointe shoe takes us to a shop named Etoile Danza. It is tucked away amongst the other shops on the Ponte San Giovanni in the Umbria region of the country.
This truly is a fascinating find. Although Regina pointe shoes have been on the market since 2019, this discovery is a real thrill. In fact, the whole area where these pretty shoes come from is incredibly rich with history and beauty.
Regina also has several Mezza Punta or soft slippers for practice. Learning a little something about pointe shoe brands and their slipper partners is an experience I will always treasure. Finding another Italian brand is equally exciting. What do you think about these pointe shoes? I would love to know your thoughts and opinions.
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The Regina looks gorgeous, it’s very well crafted with a European u-cut vamp.
I like the shoebox too with a lovely graceful dancer pictured on it.
How many widths & sizes are there? Also how does one buy a pair?
The website doesn’t appear to have a shipping basket?
So much shoe making history in Perugia. I wonder if there are other pointe shoe makers hidden away there in the back streets.
Hello Rio Grande,
It appears that any inquiries about available sizes have to be made through email at segreteria@etoile.it. The shoe width choices are described as narrow or wide.
Trying to reach them through Facebook messaging is another option.It is hard to say whether they can communicate in English but it is worth a try with Google Translate if needed..
At this time it is hard to know what their shipping policies are outside of Italy. I agree about these hidden pointe shoe makers. It is very exciting to discover them.
Thank you for stopping by.
Hello again!
Since I am Italian, if you wish I can contact them for you, I can collect some info and maybe tell them to come to visit this amazing website!
Maybe they’re interested in a little marketing opportunity!
I’m interested too, because it’s the first time I hear about this brand!
That sounds like a good idea to me.
Thank you Sara. That would be wonderful.
I’m confused?
Is Regina the name of the pointe shoe model as well as the company?
Who actually makes this model?