Junior Footlight

Salvatore Capezio, born in 1871 in Muro Lucano, Italy, was an artist in his own right, a cobbler, rather than following in his father's footsteps as a construction engineer. 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.

Regarding the specific product details, the Capezio Jr. Footlight shoe is perfect for any performance, whether it's character, theatrical, or you can even attach taps on its stitched leather sole. The shoe features a traditional buckle closure for custom fitting, and a shapely, mid-cut heel that's just the right height. The upper is made of a supple 1mm PU material with a smooth folded edge, and the shoe is compatible with Tele tone toe, Duo tone heel, or Selva staccato taps, although these are not attached. The insole is padded with an 'arch cookie' for support, and the shoe is lined with moisture-absorbing, brushed microfiber.

It's important to note that children's shoes are cut wider, and a size 1 child is equivalent to a size 3 Adult. Therefore, it's recommended to begin 1/2 size up from the street shoe size. The shoe also features a 1.5" plastic heel with a scored leather top lift, providing both style and functionality.

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