Pointe shoe ribbons should be tied tightly, but never so tight that they restrict movement of your ankles. Note: Most ballet instructors teach their students to tie their pointe shoes with their feet flat on the floor, slightly flexed, to avoid cutting of

How are pointe shoe ribbons tied? To tie the ribbons on, cross them over the top of the foot. Then bring them to the back of the ankle on either side. Cross them at the back and bring them back to the front. Now, bring one ribbon to the inner side of the

However, leave enough ribbon that you can easily tie your pointe shoes in the future. This is especially important if you alternate which foot you wear your pointe shoes on, because the ribbon lengths need to be longer depending on which foot the pointe s