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.

U: temporarily unavailable, R: restricted to existing dancers.

Available Makers

Maker Symbol

Maker Name
Platform Shape
Block Strength
Making Time
A maker
A
Medium
Medium
2½ months
Anchor
Square
Strong
R-6 months
B Maker
B
Square
Strong
2½ months
Bell
Wide
Medium
3½ months
C
Wide
Light
2½ months
Club
Medium
Medium
5½ months
Crown
Wide
Medium
4½ months
D
Tapered
Light
2½ months
F
Tapered
Medium
5½ months

Key
Medium
Medium
4½ months
L Maker
L
Medium
Strong
3½ months
Maltese Cross
Square
Strong
R-6 months
N
Square
Medium
2½ months
O Maker
O
Wide
Strong
2½ months
Q
Square
Strong
3½ months
Rising Sun
Wide
Strong
2½ months
T
Medium
Light
3½ months
Triangle
Medium
Strong
2½ months
U
Square
Strong
2½ months
V Maker
V
Medium
Medium
3½ months
Y
Tapered
Light
2½ months
Z
Square
Medium
4½ months