Could I use my own lamb’s wool for padding in pointe shoes?
April 16, 2010 by
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I own a sheep farm, and I was wondering if I could use the lamb’s wool I have at home to pad my pointe shoes. If I wash and card it (making it soft and cushy, not matted and stiff), would this be safe? Or do I have to buy wool from a dance supply store. Up until now, I’ve been using ouch pads.
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that should be fine…i know dancers that just use socks or paper towels…as long as it cushions your feet you should be fine and yes it is perfectly safe
If you didn’t try on the pointe shoes with the lamb’s wool, than it won’t fit the same way. I suggest waiting until you need a new pair and then trying the lamb’s wool. If you use it now then you could get more blisters and irritation to your feet. But I don’t think it matters whether or not the lambs wool is real or store-bought.
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I don’t see that it would be much different than what you would purchase from a dance wear place. I would try it just to see – what’s the worst that could happen? I personally use the ouch pouch along with the lambs wool. I find that the wool alone flattens over time, but along with the ouch pouch (or another gel style toe pad) gives extra protection and comfort.