Customer Reviews

Capezio Women's Student Footlight Character Shoe,Black,8.5 W US

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I bought this shoe because I used to wear them for dancing, I do not dance any more but wanted the comfort and support these shoes provide. Great cushion on the innersole.

These shoes are the best I have ever had; they fit just fine; they look great! And the price was right!

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The leather on the Student Footlight is pretty stiff and will definitely need some breaking in. I'm hoping that it will soften quickly once it warms up after being worn.

My actual shoe size is 9AAA but I frequently wear 8 1/2 N because I can rarely find the 9AAA. In the Jr. Footlight, I wear a 9 1/2 N. When I was trying to decide what size to get in the Student Footlight, I wondered if the fit was similar to the Jr. Footlight and I have to say the Student runs closer to street size. Based on my experience with the Jr. Footlight, I ordered the Student in a 9N and a 9 1/2 N and both were too long. The shoe does seem to run pretty narrow, for those who are wondering. I think the width will be fine once I get the length right.

I didn't find a significant difference in the padding/insole of either shoe. High density foam, not much arch support. Not a cushy shoe underneath the foot, but then that may be because it is meant for dance and their assumption is that the wearer would want to be able to "feel" the floor through the shoe.

As compared to the jr. footlight, the extra 1/2 inch in the heel height of the Student Footlight does make a difference in the leg line and will make the legs look even better on stage or anywhere else.

I am an aspiring theater actress in graduate school and I needed some character shoes for rehearsing.
The heel is a perfect height. I am used to wearing higher heels for 'going out' but these are great for acting, dancing, and moving in. They give you enough height to feel like a heel, but are low enough so you can actually do some REAL work. Sometimes high heels hurt and disconnect you from the much needed 'grounded' feeling when working.
They are really comfortable, break in nicely, and are great for auditioning.

They are a tad narrow so if you have wide feet opt for a wider size.

I LOVE my Capezios!!!

This shoe is very nice, BUT, order your regular size; it does not run large!! Bought these for my Mom and ordered a half size up based on the product description and will have to exchange them.

I bought these as character shoes for opera performance. They are very uncomfortable for now and I cannot wear them more than an hour without swearing, but all the singers I work with tell me that once you wear them for a while, they become very comfortable...

I love these white shoes! They make my feet appear so elegant and classy. It is a very well-constructed shoe, made of high-quality leather. Since it has a more sturdy leather sole, it can be worn anywhere, not just for ballroom dancing. These shoes would be perfect for a wedding or other formal occasion. The size 6.5N was a very tight fit on me but there was no size 6.5M available. I'm hoping the good-quality leather will stretch over time; But since dancing shoes are supposed to fit snugly anyway, these shoes will do very nicely for my ballroom dancing classes. At $38 compared to the $60 and up price at my local store, this was an unbeatable deal! Thanks, Amazon!

Very comfortable shoe. Runs very close to shoe size! I needed a shoe for an upcoming show and even beginners can use this shoe.

These shoes are very comfortable and with the arch support even more so.Being leather makes these shoes far more durable .

I bought this shoe for use working in a theatre. After a few months I had to have it re-heeled, and then shortly after the heel broke right off, causing me to fall down the stairs. I'd beware of this shoe, not made well at all.