A new documentary shows the inner workings of a famous London-based factory.
You've seen ballerinas effortlessly walk on their toes like it's no big deal.
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But the shoes they wear to sustain their graceful movements from years of intense training are a work of art on their own.
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Freed of London is one prestigious factory, and their pointe shoes have been made by hand since 1929.
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They're made using a method called turnshoe where the shoes are made inside-out and turned through, which helps protect the stitching.
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