Capezio Turning Pointe 55 Women Dance Shoe

International dance superstar Sophia Lucia and Capezio have teamed up to bring you this exclusive, signature pirouette dance shoe. We worked closely with Sophia, the Guinness world record holder of 55 consecutive pirouettes, to create the ideal turning shoe. With a wider eva sole patch for maximum floor coverage, soft leather that shapes and conforms to your foot, and a more rounded toe shape for perfect lines, this shoe is guaranteed to get you in touch with your inner Sophia. Details like the Sophia Lucia ‘lovely heart’ embossed into the leather and her signature on the inside lining make this shoe extra special. Salvatore Capezio was born in 1871 in Muro Lucano, Italy. Uninterested in following in his father's footsteps as a construction engineer, he became an artist of 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

Key details: Item Weight: 0.7 ounces | Department: womens | Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (963)

Sizes may include: 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11.

Customer feedback: 4.5/5 average rating.

Customers say: Customers find these dance shoes to be well-made and great for turning, with one noting they're a game changer in the world of turning shoes.

Review snippets: I bought these dance shoes for a doll I work with regularly. They fit as expected and stay secure during movement. The soles provide the right amount of slide and control, which matters more than you’d think. They’ve held up / I’m a recreational dancer and bought these to help with pirouettes. They work great and help me smoothly execute the dance moves. There are a lot of conflicting comments about the fit. For me, I am a shoe size 7,

From the manufacturer Turning Pointe 55 The ideal turning shoe The Turning Pointe 55 is the ideal turning shoe. More ideal features include a round toe box and wide sole patch for maximum floor coverage. Elasticized binding around the sides and arch of the foot add stability while turning. Women begin with street shoe size. Men begin 2 sizes up from street shoe size. Wide widths and 1/2 sizes are encouraged to size up. XS (4-5), S (6-7), M (8-9), L (10-11), XL (12-13), XXL (14-15) Pre-attached 5/8" primary and 3/8" secondary elastics can be placed in various positions Leather upper EVA sole patch Rounder toe shape Lower vamp See More