Sometimes when I come back to work on a draft post here, I receive renewed entertainment from the names of the models I am writing about. This is definitely the case with the latest addition to the Virtisse collection; the Verve.
To have VERVE means to have energy, spunk, and vitality.The word truly creates thoughts of movement with passion. These are all things that a dancer has to have to survive the rigors of Pointe work and performance.
It isn’t too farfetched to say that having a bit of Verve helps one to keep up with high-traffic production times as well.
The Specifications Of The Verve
According to Virtisse, the Verve model is designed for the Dancer that needs extra width in the metatarsal area. It is described as a lightweight shoe with slightly tapered boxes that take less time to break in and does well at absorbing noise. It also has:
- Stretch satin heels for a smooth fit.
- Pre-arched construction with longer wings.
- U-shaped vamp and elastic drawstring.
- Four shank strengths from Soft to Extra-hard.
This Makes Virtisse Model Number 7
I am always happy to see a Company that is expanding, growing, and prospering.Typically they add new models because of Dancer input or market research. We have definitely learned that no single Company can ever please all of the feet all of the time, but we can certainly throw thoughts of success their way.
Is There Such A Thing As A Pointe Shoe With Happy Soles?
There is when you add some adorable flower shapes to the sole design of a Pointe shoe. Even if the sole design will begin its disappearing act very quickly, it’s nice when manufacturers add some little details like this.
Looking at this photo makes me hopeful that I can stumble upon a Dancer wearing these shoes and giving a review online. As cute as they are, there may be many who will be disappointed with the brand in general. You can find out why at the bottom of this page.
- There has been much speculation and curiosity about the Factory location of this brand. The shoes are made in China, then shipped to King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania for distribution.
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Hi Pointe Shoe Brands:
What is a stretch satin heel?
P.S. Virtisse sounds like such a voluptuous name.
Hello Trokadero,
From the mid-seam of the shoe to the area that wraps around the heel, some brands use Satin that has elastic fibers.
Many Dancers prefer a smooth, sag-free aesthetic that looks snug on or off Pointe. Saggy looking heels on Pointe is definitely a major complaint when it comes to fitting.
Wow, what and impressive blog. You have accumulated so much useful information here. I am a pointe shoe fitter at a dancewear store and very familiar with many brands mentioned here. Verve is my favorite from Virtisse.
Did you know that Verve, Apogee and Medora from Virtisse are made by R-Class specially for Virtisse? Also, Suffolk came up with three new models Reign, Regent and Royale, that are also made by R-Class specially for Suffolk. And one last thing, since Russian Pointe rebranded into RPCollections and moved some of their manufacturing out of Russia, R-Class is coming to the USA under their own name. We can now buy R-Class pointe shoes here.
I actually live and work in the Washington DC area, which is also amazing. So close to you! Thank you for your work!
Thank you, Natasha, for visiting and for the updated information on the brands you mentioned.
This brand was created when the US distributor of Grishko had a lawsuit with Grishko company, that the distributor started making fake Grishko shoes (same models as Grishko). Shoes were made in Sansha factory. Then, the brand name was changed from Grishko to Nikolay in the states, and the fake Grishko shoes changed to LM Wilson, then the current one, Virtisse. On Taobao or Alibaba, you can purchase these shoes in Sansha page. Dance communities usually don’t recommend this brand because of this history, and how poorly made the shoes are. You can easily search for its quality when googling “fake Grishko shoes”.
Why haven’t you made any posts this year?
Hello Kim,
I left an update on the ABOUT ME page.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Hope you are feeling better.
Everyone misses your pointe shoe posts.
Keep well.
Just to say I love your blog. Please continue!!