Rainbow Lamb’s Wool • Pointe Shoe Cushioning - BH401

A Little Cloud of Comfort for Pointe Days

The Bunheads BH401 Rainbow Lamb’s Wool brings a soft, personal touch to pointe preparation. Gently pull apart the amount you need and shape it around your toes, creating light cushioning for classes, rehearsals and those carefully prepared moments before stepping on stage.

Bunheads BH401 Rainbow Lamb’s Wool – Soft Cushioning You Can Shape

Made from 100% wool, these soft fibres can be gently teased apart and arranged around the toes. This makes it easy to adjust the amount and placement of the cushioning, concentrating on the areas that need a little extra softness inside your pointe shoes.

Unlike a pre-shaped toe pad, loose lamb’s wool lets you create your own light layer. Start with a small amount and spread it evenly, keeping the padding soft and smooth rather than packing the toe box tightly. The aim is comfortable cushioning that works with your professionally fitted shoes.

The wool is sterilised during preparation to remove impurities. Its colourfast rainbow fibres add a cheerful detail to a practical ballet accessory, giving this traditional style of toe cushioning a colourful personality.

Supplied in a 1 oz tub, approximately 28g, Rainbow Lamb’s Wool is easy to keep alongside your ribbons, toe tape and sewing kit. Take out the amount needed for your preparation and keep the unused fibres neatly stored for another dance day.

Small Moments of Preparation, Made a Little Softer

There is something reassuring about taking a moment to prepare your pointe shoes before class: checking the ribbons, arranging your padding and making sure everything feels familiar. Rainbow Lamb’s Wool fits naturally into that routine, giving dancers who enjoy soft fibre cushioning a simple way to make those finishing touches their own.

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☁️ Light, Shapeable Cushioning Made from 100% Wool

A soft addition to your pointe preparation. Bunheads BH401 Rainbow Lamb’s Wool can be gently pulled apart and shaped around the toes, allowing you to personalise the amount of cushioning inside your pointe shoes.

Why We Recommend It

This is a useful choice for dancers who prefer the feel of soft wool and like to adjust their toe padding themselves. At Dance World Europe, we recommend choosing cushioning around the fit of your shoes and your individual needs, with guidance from your pointe fitter.

Dance World Tip

Bring your usual wool or toe padding to every professional pointe fitting so the shoes can be checked with the protection you actually wear. Adding more wool changes the space inside the box, so avoid using extra padding to compensate for an unsuitable fit.

About Bunheads - Professional Pointe Shoe & Dance Accessories

Bunheads, part of the trusted Capezio family, is one of the world's leading brands for pointe shoe accessories, ballet essentials and dance care products. Designed by dancers for dancers, Bunheads offers innovative solutions that enhance comfort, protect the feet and help performers get the most from every rehearsal, class and performance.

From toe pads, toe tape and spacers to hair accessories, sewing kits, warm-up essentials and foot care products, every Bunheads item is created with the needs of dancers in mind. Renowned for quality, reliability and practical innovation, Bunheads has become a favourite among ballet students, teachers and professionals seeking trusted accessories that support performance, comfort and confidence both in the studio and on stage.