i just got my first pair of pointe shoes, for ballet, i’ve worked so hard to get here and its everything i’ve ever wanted. does anyone have any tips they can give me about dancing on pointe. and also wat do y’all prefer lambs wool or toe pads?

The question says it all. Do you recommend certain brands/sizes/shanks?? Are there specific ways to know if you have the perfect fit. I have an 8.5 slender foot. Do you have my kind of foot and prefer a certain Point Shoe brand??? Oh, and I already oreder toe pads: Pillows for Pointe- Gellows!! Reccomondation from an older dancer. Thanx all u ballerinas!!