These discontinued pointe shoes feature a drawstring, moderately tapered box with a medium crown and medium toe platform, and a streamlined heel. Dancers most likely to choose Encore have slender, moderately to significantly tapered toes, and a noticeable difference in width from the metatarsal area to the heel (“diamond” foot). Encore U-Cut Pointe Shoes are ideal for slender “diamond” feet with moderately to significantly tapered toes.