Capezio Women's Jr. Footlight Tap Shoe

Salvatore Capezio, born in 1871 in Muro Lucano, Italy, was uninterested in following his father's footsteps as a construction engineer and instead became an artist in his own right - a cobbler. In 1887, at the age of 17, he opened his shop on Broadway and 39th Street, diagonally across from the old Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Soon, the shop became a meeting place for dancers who would stop by to discuss their needs and to get a pair of his shoes. As Capezio's popularity grew, dancers from around the world made it a point to visit him and purchase his shoes.

The innovation of the products that Salvatore Capezio created and the camaraderie he shared with the dancers molded the direction that his company would follow. In this image, the Capezio brand was established to promote and recognize ongoing achievements and participation in dance. Capezio products remain in the forefront in quality and in technological advances with innovations like the split-sole, the stretch-insert, the Dansneaker and the Tapsneaker. Capezio believes that their success is dependent upon the individual commitment of each customer to continually set new standards of creativity and performance, while preserving a reputation for dependability and distinction. Capezio pledges their support and dedication to the advancement of dance, theater and recreation in communities worldwide.

Regarding the Capezio Tap Jr. Footlight shoe, it features a non-slip, leather wrapped heel with leather top lift that creates stability and a larger strike zone. The soft microfiber lining is moisture wicking, and the padded insole ensures extra comfort. The slim buckle closure eliminates the worry of the tap shoe slipping off during intense warm-ups. This shoe is perfect for any performance, with a traditional buckle closure for custom fitting, and a shapely, mid-cut heel that's just the right height. The padded insole offers superior arch support and keeps the wearer light on their feet.

The product details are as follows: Fabric type is 100% Leather, with Care instructions of Machine Wash. The Origin is Imported, and the Sole material is Leather. The shoe tends to run narrow, and users should begin with their street shoe size. Features include a Soft leather upper, Scored leather sole, Tele Tone toe and Duo Tone heel taps, Moisture absorbent microfiber lining, Scored rubber non-skid pad, Foam padded insole, Achilles notch for comfort, and a Leather buckle.

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