Customer Reviews Capezio Jazz Ankle Boot

Thanks to other reviews, I knew to give careful thought to size choice. On one hand, it seemed clear to go 2 sizes up; on the other, it seemed some advised that the leather will stretch. I chose to go only 1 full size up. I wish I had chosen to go up 2 sizes instead! I dare say, you MUST pick a size that's 2 full sizes larger than your regular size. While it may be true that the leather will stretch in time, it's such a close fitting shoe (snug) that the leather will likely stretch to the exact shape of my foot, and lose some of its own great shape. This shoe is beautiful and interesting and fun - but beware: it has no arch support. If you are flat-footed, or, if you have you weak arches, skip this shoe! (Note also that this is available as a boot as well. If I had discovered the boot version sooner, I might have ordered that instead.)

Comfy and very soft - I had to return the first pair and order a full size larger. I tried these for dancing (tango) but decided I needed shoes with higher heels and smooth leather sole even though one of the reviews said these were good for tango. Maybe these work better if you're taller or for real jazz dancing and workouts. They're comfortable with socks (I wouldn't wear them barefoot). They're odd looking, though!