Founded in 1957 by Adelson’s father, Theodore, the shop is just a couple of years shy of its 70th anniversary. “There used to ...

While Capezio offers a range of colorways and sizes for its tights and foundations activewear collection, it presently offers pointe shoes only in a blush tone.

At the time, the company specialized in ballet pointe shoes. By the 1940s, department stores including Neiman Marcus as well as Lord & Taylor began selling Capezio jazz and tap shoe styles as ...

After an online petition, Capezio and Bloch announce they will make ballet shoes for dancers of color. Also, ballerinas Briana Bell, Ingrid Silva and Misty Copeland share their experiences.

Capezio Description Capezio Ballet shoes; William Skinner Nylon satin; 1946. Black nylon satin outer made as application of fabric T9665 with white twill canvas cotton inner lining. Leather soles ...