From the Manufacturer
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 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.
Product Description
Capezio®'s "Pirouette" shoe consists of Second Skin leather with Lycra® and features a supple suede sole that has been crafted and stitched to the upper in the most streamlined manner allowing for a "seamless" feel and improved fit. A tonal Capezio® C is embossed on the upper and the Capezio® signature can be found on the soft elastic binding. This versatile shoe is suitable for many disciplines of dance including lyrical, ballet and contemporary dance.
The Pirouette is the most advanced and a step above the competition. Designed with movement in mind, the Pirouette embraces classic design and employs the latest technology. Second Skin Leather with Lycra® creates a wonderfully soft and mobile shoe and allows for full toe articulation. A soft elastic binding keeps the shoe in place without pinching. One-sized Capezio® plush elastic is attached as the primary elastic with secondary elastics attached under the arch. The elastics are attached so that each user may customize how the shoe is worn. Designed for the rhythmic gymnast, this shoe is a perfect crossover for lyrical, ballet, contemporary dance, gym, body movement, yoga and Pilates. This shoe is also the perfect answer for scholastic programs that prohibit open toed shoes on their stages and in their classes.
