Customer Reviews

Capezio Women's Vanessa 2.5" Social Dance Shoe,Black,9.5 M US

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I ordered these shoes for social dancing and salsa classes. I have a hard to fit wide foot and so ordered the wide shoes being skeptical but hopeful at the same time knowing I could return them if needed . I got the shoes and they did not disappoint! I love them! They fit beautifully and are very comfortable. The quick snap feature on the buckle is a nice bonus! I'm glad I took the chance.

These shoes really are so cute, that's why I went ahead and ordered them anyway eventhough there was a bad review left about them. I thought I could handle them, but I was very, very wrong. These shoes are extremely narrow at the toe hole, so even if the width is good for you, your toes will be crying withing a few minutes-I just tried mine on for a minute or two and I couldn't walk across my living room (and I have a small living room!). Fight the urge to order these adorable shoes, I guess unless you have teeny, tiny cinderella toes.

I was afraid that the clasp would not hold during the twirls and dancing, but they were perfect and never unhooked once. They are comfortable and stylish. I might even be able to wear these out to a night out on the town. My size runs between 7 1/2 and 8, but I had to buy a half size bigger because I have longer toes. I would recommend these to anyone.

These shoes are actually over 3" tall! Close to 3.5"! I ordered a half size larger than I usually take and they were still a good size and a half too short! My toes didn't just go to the end- my toes weren't even on the shoe! Most dance shoes have decent area in the forefoot, but the toe opening is super narrow too- just made completely wrong. I'm going back to Very Fine for my professional dance shoes.

I'll start by saying, this shoe is gorgeous. I was looking for a comfortable shoe for salsa class. ( My first dance shoe ever mind you) I bought these at the store and I had to go up half a size. I usually wear a 7.5 but my big toe would stick out , the size 8 was perfect. The sole was thinner than I expected but my feet did feel super light. Here is the reason why I did not give it 5 stars. I tried them on for fit at the store and they were nice and snug, I should have tried walking around in them more though. When I got home and walked around in them I realized these felt a little tall. When I pulled out my handy dandy ruler turns out these shoes are actually 3" off the floor. For some people a 3" heel is fine. I rarely walk in heels, let alone dance in a 3", plus, I found with a 3" heel it was hard for me to spin properly as I would fall back on the heel mid spin b/c its too high for me. Sadly, I returned them and just bought another pair with a 2" heel ( expecting it in the mail!) SOo, just a warning, if you don't want something taller than a 2.5 " heel, these are actually 3".

I bought these shoes for salsa dancing. These were my socond pair of social dance shoes. I was expecting Capezio to be a good brand since they make other dance shoes, but I was very disappointed. I measured the heel and it's 3 inches not 2.5. The first time I wore these shoes they gave blisters on my large toes. To solve the blister problem I had to buy Dr. Scholl's anti-rub strips. Also, after dancing in them the balls of my feet are in pain and my middle toes get numb.

I have given up with these shoes. after talking to other women in the class, I did a litte more research and found other social dance shoes that are suppposed to be better for you foot's anatomy. I just order a pair of Fantasy dance shoes from souldancerusa.com.

I bought these shoes thinking that a dance shoe would be comfortable. I bought a 6.5 wide. There was no way that shoe was "wide" even though that was what was marked on the shoe! They would have been perfect and I was so disappointed!! I had to send them back.

I probably should have got a 9 1/2. They seem to run a little short. However someone told me that toes are suppose to go over the edge a little. This is my second pair of dance shoes I have ordered and own, but for some reason my feet hurt more after dance class wearing my dance shoes instead of my normal dress shoes or boots.

I love my shoes! That are cute and classy! It's not so nice breaking them in, but you'll get that with every shoe.

I love these shoes. Although trying to clasp them myself at first was challenging. Also didn't realize that my toes should hand over the edge a little. They have been great!