Specially crafted shoes are made for the various actors and dancers performing at the annually-held Stratford Festival and its several productions. The Stratford shoemakers crank out about 1000 pairs of shoes each year in preparation for the festival. Performers often request customized specifications for their shoes to optimize foot support while on stage.

The theater’s upcoming production of Crazy For You features numerous tap dancers; several of these dancers have requested altered shoe sizes to allow a specific amount of toe room for dancing. Shoes are either altered by the Stratford shoemakers themselves or off-site. “It makes a difference to how you perform, especially with tap dancing,” said Kerry Gage, associate choreographer of Crazy for You. “Everybody’s feet are entirely different.”

Getting the right shoe size is important for those who rely on the performance of their feet. If you would like more information in determining your shoe size, speak to one of our podiatrists of Univeristy Foot & Ankle Center, LLC.  Our doctors can assist you with all of your foot and ankle concerns.

Getting the Right Shoe Size

Sometimes it may be difficult finding the right shoe size especially because shoe sizes tend to vary depending on the brand and company you are looking for. A size 6 for one brand may be a size 7 in another. Although many people know their exact shoe size, it can range within 2 sizes depending on where they shop.

So it is important not to always go for a size 7 just because you think you might be a size 7 universally. It is best to try on the shoe and walk around for a bit to see how it fits and how it feels. Comfort is essential and the fitting has to be well otherwise it can lead to blisters, bruises at the back of the ankle and it can also hurt your toes if the shoe is too tight for example.

People walk a lot, so it is important for you to find what is comfortable when it is possible.

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