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Capezio Manhattan Character Shoe

4 57 Reviews
  • 5 stars
    49%
  • 4 stars
    23%
  • 3 stars
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  • 2 stars
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  • The manufacturer recommends ordering a half size up than normal size due to the taper toe of this shoe.
  • Easy to break in and ready to wear, this character shoe gives any routine just the right look, right down to the ankle strap.
  • Constructed from soft, durable leather with folded edges for a clean look.
  • To improve comfort and fit there's a fully leather lined footbed with a foam cushioned insole and a non-slip heel counter.
  • The sole is full leather and the 2.5" contoured heel is fully breasted and wrapped.
  • Its flared design provides a larger strike zone for increased stability.
  • Measurements:
    • Heel Height: 2 12 in
  • Product measurements were taken using size 10, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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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.
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Fit Survey:

57% Felt true to size
  • 0% Full size too large
  • 2% Half size too Large
  • 57% True to size
  • 33% Half size too small
  • 7% Full size too small
62% Felt true to width
  • 62% Felt true to width
  • 36% Felt narrower than marked
  • 2% Felt wider than marked
56% Moderate arch support
  • 27% Excellent arch support
  • 56% Moderate arch support
  • 18% No arch support

Customer Reviews

Capezio Manhattan Character Shoe

Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 57 reviews.

Top Positive Review

4 people found this review helpful.

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These shoes are just great -- buy a size larger than street. So glad to find good dancing shoes in a wide width, and an appearance the envy of my dancing compatriots.

Read more » « Show less November 23, 2011 by Anonymous
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Top Critical Review

2 people found this review helpful.

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Attractive shoe to look at. Maybe I'm persnickety with weird feet, but I found these shoes very uncomfortable. They didn't fit my feet well, the heels had no cushioning and there was an exposed nail that held the heel pad in place.

Read more » « Show less March 10, 2011 by Lisa f
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4 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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These shoes are just great -- buy a size larger than street. So glad to find good dancing shoes in a wide width, and an appearance the envy of my dancing compatriots.

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  • Anonymous - customer
  • November 23, 2011
4 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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The shoe is running 1 whole size smaller than what is advertised. I ordered a 10.5 and wear a 10 and it is still too small in the toe area.

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Felt a full size smaller than marked

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Moderate arch support

  • Anonymous - customer
  • June 15, 2011
4 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:4 stars! Comfort: Rated:4 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Sending them back - I ordered these shoes for work. I have worn character shoes for work for years and thought this style would be nice to try. I ordered a half size larger than my regular size and that was perfect. I also ordered the wide which I need and that was perfect as well. However, the heel cup of the shoe is hard and comes up too high and digs into the back of my ankle. Also, the placement of the strap digs into the bones on the side of my foot on the strap origination side not the buckle side. This shoe hurt my foot just trying it on. It's going back.

I'd also recommend: Capezio, SoDanca

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Felt a half size smaller than marked

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  • Anonymous - customer
  • from Las Vegas
  • January 10, 2005
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Perfect for dance - These are so comfortable you almost (almost) forget they're on your feet. I've stood/danced/done blocking in these in rehearsals for over 3 hours and still been comfortable. I ordered them in my regular size (7 m) and they fit just fine. THANKS ZAPPOS!

I'd also recommend: more Capezios!

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Moderate arch support

  • Janna - customer
  • from Seattle, WA
  • May 31, 2006
2 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:4 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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I love these shoes! I was very skeptical at first because there were some negative reviews, but I am so happy that I did purchase them. Some of the reviews stated that there was a need to size up. You do not need to size up! At first they are a bit snug, but once you break them in they are perfect. The shoe is pretty good quality and my director loves them! I recommend them to all!

Fit Survey

Runs Small

Runs Large

Felt true to size

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Poor Support

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Moderate arch support

  • Pauline D - customer
  • from Boston, Massachusetts
  • February 8, 2012
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