Capezio's Fierce dance sneaker is ready for any serious dance session. The lightweight design features a flat, boxed toe for easier toe stands, premium arch support, padded linings, and comes with two sets of laces so that you can change up your look. 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.

Flat, boxed toe for toe stands. Contoured, cushioned, removable EVA footbed, Polyester cotton laces with sport lace system. PU outsole with built-in patented flex points and forepart spin spot, Padded tongue, collar and Achilles notch. Split sole with arch support system, Nappa PU leather and tech-mesh upper. Women: Begin 1/2 - 1 size up from street shoe size. Men: Begin 2 1/2 - 3 sizes up from street shoe size. Platform measures approximately 0.75". Heel measures approximately 1". Manmade sole. Imported. 100% Manmade.

Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry. : B002COHZ3M. Manufacturer: Capezio. Date First Available: February 17, 2006. Department: Womens. Item model number: Fierce Dansneaker. Package Dimensions: 14 x 5 x 5 inches; 6.4 Ounces.