In 1929 you could purchase a Landi in pink, white or black satin for $5.25 plus 0.20 postage. Ribbons cost 20 cents per yard. Landi's pointe shoes, were made with excellent craftsmanship.
Maria Dare owned some so it appears the company had a long life.
Ads began for "E. Landi, Dancecraft Slippers, Hand Built" by 1925.
Landi's "V" vamp ad ran in 1927. Landi's "V" seems to narrow front and back as well as sides. The front/back narrowing would seem to keep toes flat, distribute weight evenly, reducing tendency to "knuckle under" and perhaps reduce toe drift.
In 1925, Lola Menzeli invented the Heeled Toe Shoe and licensed Landi to make and sell them.
Cool ad for them is pictured below. Unfortunately it is poor quality.
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