>Hi there! I have get a pair of Bloch's Signature Reharsal satin pointe shoes. They fit very well, but I have a problem! I don't know how I can break them in! They are so hard, without any arch and when I wear them, the satin on the edges on the platform tear away because i can't stand flat on the platform. I know that i have strong feets and my teacher have said that I am ready to stand on en pointe. But I have a very little arch. What can I do with my arch and pointe shoes? Please help me>thanks,>Dee[/i]