Capezio Women's Footlight Tap Shoe

Salvatore Capezio, born in 1871 in Muro Lucano, Italy, decided not to follow in his father's footsteps as a construction engineer, opting instead to become a cobbler and an artist in his own right. 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 at 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.

As for the product details, the Capezio Tap Jr. Footlight shoe features a 100% leather construction. The care instructions indicate that the shoe is machine washable, and the origin is imported. The sole material is also leather.

Beginning with the street shoe size, this shoe tends to run narrow. The soft leather upper, scored leather sole, Tele Tone toe, and Duo Tone heel taps provide a comfortable and stylish look. The moisture-absorbent microfiber lining, scored rubber non-skid pad, and foam-padded insole ensure extra comfort, while the Achilles notch and leather buckle closure add to the overall fit and stability.

The 1.5" fully leather-wrapped plastic heel with a leather top lift creates stability and a larger strike zone, making the Tap Jr. Footlight the perfect choice for any performance. The slim buckle closure eliminates the worry of the tap shoe slipping off during intense warm-ups, and the padded insole offers superior arch support, keeping the wearer light on their feet.

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