Capezio Women's FF01 Freeform Ballet Shoe

Capezio's Freeform shoe is versatile enough to wear for ballet, jazz, and even modern dancing. The barely-there feel is more like a second skin than a shoe, with a leather and stretch fabric construction that molds to the perfect fit. A pre-attached elastic strap keeps you in place. 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.

• Women: Begin 1 1/2 - 2 sizes up from street shoe size. Men: Begin 3 1/2 - 4 sizes up from street shoe size
• Constructed of soft leather, Upper constructed with sheep skin glove leather, Nylon and Lycra Spandex, Foam cushioned heel
• Suede sole patches contoured and cushioned for comfort, Split-sole with seamless, sculpted powermesh arch
• Plush elastic topline keeps the shoe from gapping while articulating the foot
• No drawstring or adjustment required, 5/8" one-sided plush elastic is attached and can be placed on the heel or over the instep