What shanks are available in the Jewels Collection and Spotlight Collection?

Spotlight (Lumina, Brava, Encore, Muse) and Jewels (Almaz, Rubin, Sapphire) models feature "next generation" shanks. These shanks have extreme pliability and durability, and are made of completely natural materials. Spotlight and Jewels models are available in six shank choices, including both Standard and Flexible options.

FS - Flexible Soft FM - Flexible Medium FH - Flexible Hard S - Standard Soft M - Standard Medium H - Standard Hard

Flexible Russian Pointe's innovative Flexible shanks have a special cut-out design that enhances lightness and flexibility in roll-through and demi-pointe.

Standard Standard shanks have a solid construction, while Flexible shanks are cut out behind the ball of the foot. Standard shanks are designed for strength behind the ball of the foot, for springing to pointe, hops on pointe and other high-impact choreography.