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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite the right fit Capezio!, August 29, 2010
This review is from: Capezio Women's 655 Piccadilly Character Shoe (Apparel)
First off, I would point out that one of the most difficult parts of buying dancewear online is understanding fitting for a particular product. I bought these new on sale to use for ballroom dance, and I am disappointed by the strange fitting of this shoe. My street shoe size is about a 6.5 or 7 (women's, average width) and my ballroom shoes (both latin and smooth) are 5.5 (fitted smaller to accommodate for leather stretching out over time and support the arch, as recommended). I bought these under the impression that they would be fitted according to street (ie regular) shoe size, however my foot has PLENTY of extra room. Without regular white sport socks, I am able to remove my toes from the toe of the shoe with the shoe buckled. The elastic gusset is simply not tight enough to hold my foot in place. *Therefore, I would recommend two major things: first, purchasing about a size smaller than your regular shoes size, and second, NOT using these for ballroom dance.* I had hoped that I could use these as an in-between latin and standard/smooth shoe to practice in; I figured the hard leather would last longer than the suede bottoms ballroom shoes have, and that the piecewise construction with the toe and its elastic gusset separate from the supporting ankle strap (rather than the more common, solid character shoe) would allow for a slightly more pointed toe. Because of the fit however, the shoe just rubbed uncomfortably on my toes, and I eventually ended up buying real ballroom shoes. If you are seeking a low-cost ballroom shoe (for latin or non-latin), go ahead with Very Fine. They are not the best built shoes, but are certainly built for ballroom.
If you are going to opt for these, keep these things in mind:
Fit: Order a half-size to a full size smaller than your usual street shoe size.
Flexibility: The bottom is hard leather, so there only a minimal amount of ability for the shoe to flex.
Asethetics: The inability of the elastic to hold my foot resulted in a "bloated" effect--that is, my feet looked wider than they really are. The wide strap is a plus toward comfort, but is not terribly becoming. The "caramel" color is not orange-y or fake-tan colored, so I'd give Capezio a thumbs up on the appeal of the actual color. Hopefully by having a more accurate fit, these shoes will have a slimmer look.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Uncomfortable fit a no go!, June 13, 2010
I have relatively short, squared toes, and I ordered a 9.5M, my standard size for a closed shoe. Upon arrival, the
Capezio Women's Piccadilly Character Shoe was very uncomfortable in an unusual way. They were way too wide. The elastic gussets actually curved toward my foot, and didn't lie flat, and therefore did not fit snugly. The toe box was too long. The leather in the center of the toe box kept poking the top of my foot, in the middle, which hurt. And the fat ankle strap was unbecoming on my leg.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Comfy Dance Shoe, September 9, 2011
I use this shoe as a practice shoe for Ballroom Dancing. I love it! I have wide feet and it is very comfortable and flexible. This is my "go to" shoe whenever my feet get tired or my other shoes start to pinch. Some people might not think it is that pretty because of the elastic bits, but they are what make the shoe so comfortable. The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is that it runs slightly large and is not quite as supportive because of its flexibility. I will order another pair if these ever wear out, and will likely order this shoe in black, 1/2 size smaller.
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