Ben & Sally

Ben and Sally were early pointe makers from New York. We are not sure when they ceased production, but what we have found is some information on the types of pointe shoes they manufactured.

There was a "The Perfect Toe" ad found in 1924, followed by "Noi-Z-less" in 1925. The Ben and Sally "Noi-z-less" Pointe Shoe had a rubber cushion in the pointe, patented Dec. 30, 1924. You could buy a pair of Ben and Sally in Satin for $5.25, in Linen or Black kid leather for $4.50. If you wanted soft toe shoes in black with krome sole (whatever that is) it cost $3.50.

Style #900:
Perfect Toe Slipper, original handmade pleated toe. Great for advanced dancers and semi-professionals.
pink satin = $5.00
black or white satin = $5.50

Style #950:
Excello, made to order, lightweight, handmade pleated toe. Flexible arch. Reccomended for Ballet and Regional festival companies.
pink satin = $9.00
black or white satin = $9.50

Style #975
Noi-z-less Protek-Toe
pink satin = $8.00
black, white satin = $8.50
black knit = $9.50