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See your question re: Bloch for the full answer.

Depends upon the style, again, but I had a pair of Capezio Glisses and they're still ok for performances. They're 'dead' for classroom work, but I wouldn't think twice about wearing them for a show. I've probably had them for 4 or 5 years (though I nearly never wore them).

My experience with Capezio is that they make decent pointe shoes for beginners, but professionals and strong students are better in another brand of shoe.

well i started pointe 1 1/2 years ago and my shoes have lasted this long and i dont plan on getting rid of them anytime soon i wore them twice a week for an hour each class....they are still in great condition