Freed Makers

Freed classic pointe shoes have a small stamp on the sole indicating the individual who it was made by. The following list gives current makers and the characteristics of their shoes. If you are not particular about the maker then we can normally supply from stock but if you need a specific maker and we have to have it made then the approximate timescale is shown below. If your maker is no longer available or you wish to try a similar maker then use this list to find an alternative. Please bear in mind that makers with the same characteristics still vary from one another so be prepared to experiment a little to find the perfect shoe.

The Maker System Explained

Please note that if your existing maker is not listed or does not have any characteristics then they are likely to be a new maker yet to develop a style or may have retired. Contact us if you are unsure or require info on a maker not listed. Freed Studios are by nature identical so they do not have a maker stamp and cannot be ordered with any variations.


Making Times: This is the approximate time it takes for shoes to be made for you and is confirmed once an order is added to the maker's schedule.

WD: temporarily withdrawn, R: restricted to existing dancers.

Available Makers

Maker Symbol

Maker Name
Block Description
Weight
Making Time
A maker
A
Average-Square
Average
2½ months
Anchor
Average-Square
Heavy
5½ months
B Maker
B
Average-Square
Average
2½ months
Bell
Square
Average-Heavy
5 months
Bullshorn
Tapered
Average
4 months
C
Average-Square
Average
3½ months
Club
Average
Average
4 months
Crown
Average-Square
Average
R-6 months
D
Tapered-Average
Light
3 months
F
Tapered-Average
Average
5 months
J
Average
Average
3 months
K maker
K
Average-Square
Average
R-3 months

Key
Square
Heavy
5 months
L Maker
L
Average-Square
Average
3 months
Maltese Cross
Average-Square
Average
R-6 months
O Maker
O
Average-Square
Average
2½ months
Q
Average-Square
Average-Heavy
R-6 months
T
Average-Square
Light
R-6 months
Triangle
Average
Average
3½ months
U
Average-Square
Average
5 months
V Maker
V
Average-Square
Light
3 months
Y
Tapered-Average
Average
3 months
Z
Tapered-Average
Average
WD