Hi Desiree!The Pavlovas have a very strong box strength. They was too hard for me, but I think that cap. pavlovas are a very goodpointe shoe...but ask your teatcher, it is she who look at you when you dance, she knows what kind of shoe you shoud try. Capezio's Pavlova has a narrow and tapered toe box and a #3 leatherboard shank. The enhanced 'V' throat offers good support over the metatarsals.The crown is high.Good luck,Ine :-)[/i]