Customer Reviews

Capezio Women's Vanessa 2.5" Social Dance Shoe,Black,5 W US

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
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 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 ordered the regular width and according to me, I have slightly wide feet, or maybe because my feet are small. Compared to the Rosa shoes that I bought last year, these are less wide, but still wide enough to let your foot move forward, making them look as if the shoes are too small for one's feet. I don't like my toes slipping forward, I see a lot of women do not care about that, but I don't like it. If you have narrow to normal feet, these will be wide. Using a sole cushion helped me make them a little more snug, but I was trying to avoid that. The fabric is very nice and the buckle is easy to put on and take off if you don't wear them too tight. One last thing is that the heel is actually 3" tall, which for people with small feet like mine (size 5) might be important. I suggest ordering half or a full size bigger than street size, so the toes have room if they slide forward and still stay inside the shoe. Overall they are very nice for the price.

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!