English: The shank of a pointe shoe. The shank is covered by thin fabric, which in turn directly contacts the dancer's foot. This shoe has a "full shank," meaning that the shank runs the length of the shoe. Note: I masked the manufacturer's name and logo to avoid any copyright problems.
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