Capezio Ava 1142W Pointe Shoes are constructed with a broad, feathered toe box, a high wide platform and a flexible #2.5 combination shank. The model combines a low-profile silhouette with detailed internal support and comfort features. Its full wing box, moderate vamp and slightly U-shaped throat create the Ava’s characteristic front profile, while the leather board and red board shank offers flexibility through the arch. Capezio Ava 1142W Pointe Shoes – Design & Performance Ava is built around a broad inner toe box with full wings and a high, wide platform. The platform is slightly slanted to encourage the dancer over the box, while the lowered profile and moderate hand-flattened crown maintain a close, refined shape. Inside, a plush anti-slip microfiber lining and removable medical-grade gel cushion at the internal platform edge help reduce friction and toe pressure. The full #2.5 leather board and red board combination shank is designed to provide flexibility through the arch, while the reduced sole length helps limit excess material at the heel. Capezio Ava 1142W Technical Profile Box Broad feathered toe box with full wings Platform High, wide and slightly slanted platform Vamp Moderate vamp with slight U-shaped throat Shank Full #2.5 leather board and red board combination shank Profile / Crown Lowered profile with moderate hand-flattened crown Lining Plush anti-slip microfiber lining Toe Cushioning Removable medical-grade gel cushion at internal platform edge Heel Detail Internal heel counter with reduced sole length Binding Satin binding with elastic drawstring Toe Finish Traditional stitched pleating with quiet toe construction Capezio Ava 1142W Pointe Shoe Construction Ava combines a leather board and red board full #2.5 shank with a broad full-wing box and structured internal heel counter. Its bias side seam is designed to lengthen the visual line of the foot, while the quiet toe construction helps reduce sound beneath the platform. Pointe Shoe Fitting, Size & Reordering Tip: Ava must be selected in person with a qualified fitter and your teacher’s guidance. Please take extra care when selecting online: the size selector shows the UK size followed by the Capezio shank size in brackets - for example, UK 4 is Shank 7. Do not select from UK size alone; confirm both your fitted size and width before ordering. Ribbons and elastics are sold separately.