Capezio Women’s Mary Jane Tap Shoe

The Mary jane tap shoe from Capezio is the easiest basic for any tapper. The leather shoe features a traditional buckle closure, a rubber skid pad for a non-slip grip, teletone taps, and a foam insole so as to keep your feet comfortable and in keep an eye on.

Salvatore Capezio was once 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 speak about their needs and to get a pair of his shoes. As Capezio’s popularity grew, dancers from all over 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 once established to promote and recognize ongoing achievements and participation in dance. Capezio products remain in the leading edge 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, even as preserving a reputation for dependability and distinction. Capezio pledges their toughen and dedication to the advancement of dance, theater and recreation in communities {worldwide|all over the world}.

100% Leather
Imported
Rubber sole
Heel measures approximately 1″
Pre-attached Tele Tone toe and heel taps mounted on fiberboard
Minimal toe spring; Micro rubber outsole for strength and flexibility
Foam insole provides shock absorption and added comfort
Cotton socklining and hung lining; Scored rubber non-skid pad
Non-slip heel counter; Wide leather, cotton lined, buckle strap closure
Harder micro rubber heel matches the shoe color