2018 Basics Catalogue TABLE of CONTENTS FOOTWEAR ACCESSORIES 4 Pointe 160 Dance Accessories & Bags 28 Ballet 168 Bunheads® Accessories 36 Lyrical, Modern & Gym 38 Jazz 40 Tap & Character GUIDES TM 44 Footundeez 174 Fit Guide ® 46 Dansneakers 178 Important Information 50 Dancesport BODYWEAR FOLLOW US 52 Tights @Capezio 60 Overs & Unders Capezio Brands 66 Vintage Whisper @Capezio 70 Tactel ® Collection @ CapezioBrands 82 Meryl® Collection Capezio 92 Capezio Classics pinterest.com/capezio 104 Class Collection Capezio 110 Team Basics 114 Capezio Active 120 Girls’ Studio 126 Children’s Collection 134 Skirts & Tutus 142 Dancesport Apparel 146 Knitwear & Warmups 156 Men’s & Boys' Collection POINTE 4 POINTE “From my earliest days of pointe training, and through my years as a professional ballerina with ABT, the shoes that have made possible my pursuit of technical and artistic excellence have always been Capezio.” STELLA ABRERA, PRINCIPAL DANCER, AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE In 2018, Capezio celebrates its commitment shank strengths benefit young dancers and to innovation and passion for the art form professionals alike. Our cobblers, artists in of classical ballet, with the newly designed their own right, are committed to the needs of extensive pointe shoe system. Most recently, the dancer – flat platforms, perfectly shaped we have introduced numerous new pointe boxes, articulated shanks, narrowed heels shoe styles to enhance our pointe shoe and pointe shoes that flatter and extend the offerings, such as the Kylee, Ava and Donatella. natural leg line. We welcome all to experience Our continued commitment to quality, the revitalised Capezio of today and hope to consistency and diversity in box shapes and exceed your expectations. POINTE 5 Capezio Pointe Shoe System B M T BROAD FOOT MODERATE FOOT TAPERED FOOT (ROMAN) (GREEK) (EGYPTIAN) Three toes of Second toe First toe equal length predominates predominates H 1132 Airess #7.5 1137W Développé #5 1122 Studio #7.5 1131 Airess #6.5 • 1135 Airess #7.5 HARD 1130 Airess #5.5 • 1134 Airess #6.5 102MS Glissé #5 • 1133 Airess #5.5 • • 1121 Studio #5.5 M 1128W Cambré #4 1136W Développé #3 1129W Cambré #4 1126W Cambré #3 1139W Donatella #3 1127W Cambré #3 MEDIUM 102 Glissé #3 • • S 1142W Ava #2.5 1138W Donatella #2 176 Contempora™ #2 • 1140W Kylee #1 • SOFT • • • POINTE SIZING Inches 8.5" 8.75" 8.875" 9.0625" 9.25" 9.375" 9.5" 9.6875" 9.875" 10" 10.1875" 10.3125" 10.5" 10.6875" 10.875" Centimetres 21.6 22.2 22.5 23 23.5 23.8 24.1 24.6 25.1 25.4 25.9 26.2 26.7 27.1 27.6 US Sizing 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 Euro Sizing 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 38 38.5 39 40 40.5 41 42 42.5 43 UK Sizing 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 *The above chart is for reference only and should be used as a starting point for a fitting. It does not take into account the amount of padding used or lack thereof. *Contempora is not sized to US street shoe size, it runs closer to UK sizing. 6 POINTE POINTE 7 THE ANATOMY OF Two elements that inform the technical performance and best fit of a pointe shoe are the shape and strength. The shape of a pointe shoe is determined by the last. This is the form that a shoe is made on. It determines the internal fit and shape of the pointe shoe. A different last is used for each size and width within a given style. The strength of the pointe shoe comes from the shank – the “spine” of the shoe. Crafted from either leather board or red fibre board, the shank provides support to the arch and is located beneath the sock-lining. Capezio stock shanks range from #1 (light) to #7.5 (strong/supportive). Shanks may be “skived” (the thickness is reduced to provide flexibility) at the heel and or the ball of the foot. A dancer’s strength, technical ability and the flexibility of their arch will determine the appropriate shank required. A | SOCK-LINING E | SIDE SEAM J | BACK-STRAP Either suede or a plush, rose-coloured, The satin upper is comprised of the vamp and The back-strap covers the heel’s external anti-slip microfibre, the sock-lining covers two-back-quarter sections that are joined with centre-back seam and adds stability to the the shank and bears the Capezio logo. a side seam. upper. It is located vertically at the heel between the binding and the leather sole. B | THROAT F | WINGS Located at the centre-front of the satin upper, Wings are an extension of the toe box and K | BACK QUARTERS the throat is the open area of the shoe that provide lateral support to the metatarsals. The two symmetrical back-quarters are joined encases the foot. Common throat shapes are at the side and back seams to provide shape to round, “V” or “U”. the heel-cup and finish the upper. G | CROWN The crown is the depth between the C | VAMP drawstring knot and the internal base L | SOLE The vamp is the centre-front of the box toe of the shoe (shank surface). Made with genuine leather, the sole is a portion that covers the toes. It is measured from the of the external bottom surface of the shoe. A top edge of the platform to, and including, shortened sole length ensures that the sole the binding. A deep or long vamp provides H | BOX does not extend past the heel when the foot greater support to the metatarsals and may The box toe is comprised of multiple layers is pointed. Leather soles may be scraped for help control a pronounced arch. A short or low of natural fabrics, bonded together using greater floor traction. vamp provides greater flexibility to the arch. Capezio’s specially formulated paste. The length of toes may dictate which vamp When hardened, the toe box provides support height is appropriate. to the forefoot (phalanges and metatarsals) M | PLEATS / NO PLEATS which enables a dancer to stand en pointe. The pleats are located between the sole and the platform edge, on the bottom side of the D | BINDING & DRAWSTRING shoe. Certain styles forego traditional pleating; Made of satin or elastic, the binding finishes I | PLATFORM instead a stitched, fitted, pattern piece is used the raw edge of the satin upper. The drawstring, The platform is the flat end of the box toe. to shape the box toe on the last. elastic or cotton cording, is encased in the The platform creates a secure surface to stand binding. Either drawstring may be pulled and en pointe. Platform shapes range from narrow knotted to help the upper conform to the foot. to broad, high to low. OUR POINTE SHOES J D STYLE 1142W SIZE 7M SHANK 3 SUPPORT .50 K E A F B G L C H M I POINTE 9 KYLEE 1140W KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS New last offers a moderate internal Feathered full wing-box for toe shape created on an arched last. lateral support. Low crown with narrowed and High and wide platform. enhanced heel curve. Flex point on shank’s tongue allows for #1 leather board shank contains a greater flexibility at the ball of the foot. half-skived orange board tongue with flex point at the ball of the foot. Light weight shank provides maximum flexibility to the arch. FEATURES Moderate vamp. Shank lined with dyed pink suede sock lining. Slight “U” shape throat with standard side and heel measurements. Scored ribbon motif on outsole aids with traction. Three-quarter box. BEST FIT Regular side seam. Medium to wide forefoot with tapered toes. Refer to page 6 for further Satin binding with cotton drawstring. fit details. Plush, rose-coloured, anti-slip SIZES interior lining. 5 - 10 N, M, W Traditional “turned construction.” COLOUR PTP (Petal Pink) M POINTE 11 B POINTE 12 AVA 1142W KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS New last offers a square internal Feathered full wing-box for lateral toe shape (broad toe) created on support with high and wide platform. an arched last. Internal heel counter provides Low crown with narrowed heel. additional structure at heel. Full #2.5 leather board/red board Removable medical grade gel cushion combination shank offers flexibility placed on internal edge of platform. to the arch. Shank lined with pink suede. FEATURES Medium vamp, slight “U” shape Scored ribbon motif on elongated throat with regular side and heel outsole aids with traction. measurements. BEST FIT Bias side seam, satin binding with Narrow to wide forefoot with toes elastic drawstring. of equal length. Refer to page 6 for further fit details. Plush, rose-coloured, anti-slip interior lining. SIZES 5 - 10 N, M; 6 - 10 W Traditional “turned shoe”. COLOUR PTP (Petal Pink) POINTE 13 DONATELLA 1138W & 1139W KEY CHARACTERISTICS BENEFITS New last offers a moderate (slightly Feathered full wing-box for lateral tapered) internal toe shape. support with high and wide platform. Low crown and sculpted arch with Slightly rounded edge at base of narrow and enhanced heel curve. platform to roll up to and down from pointe. Skived leather board shanks provide maximum flexibility at the ball of the Shank wrapped with anti-slip material. foot and conform to the arch. Reduced sole length eliminates excess at the heel. 1138W Half-skived #2 leather board shank with #1 on ball.