+A **pointe shoe** is a specialized [ballet](/wiki/ballet) slipper worn by dancers to perform on the tips of their toes, known as *en pointe*. Its reinforced toe box and stiff shank provide the necessary support, transforming the dancer's line and enhancing the art of [dance](/wiki/dance) with ethereal grace.
+## See also
+- [Ballet](/wiki/ballet)
+- [Ballerina](/wiki/ballerina)
+- [Footwear](/wiki/footwear)
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