Capezio

The Ava has a square box with a wide U-shaped throat. It has an elastic drawstring and an average heel height and vamp length. The Ava has a flexible #2.5 shank with a pleated platform that is built at a slight angle for ease in getting over the box. 

Shank Hardnesses: Standard #2.5, Strong #3.5

Sizing: Start 1/2-1 size up from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. 1142W

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Barrington.

Tired of shoe laces constantly coming untied?  Try the E-Series Youth Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoe by Capezio!  A #1 best-seller, the E-Series Jazz Shoe features a neoprene arch insert that hugs the arches & prevents bunching while creating a secure fit.  A supple leather upper and foam-padded insole provide durability & comfort while the moisture-absorbent cotton inner lining will keep your young dancer's feet dry.  The soft Achilles top-line ensures a secure, blister-free heel fit, and the non-slip EVA rubber sole patch & heel counter offer just the right amount of grip without sacrificing turning abilities.  Highly recommended for all ages & levels. 

Sizing: approximately 1/2 - 1 size up from children's street shoe size; available in Medium and Wide widths.

Materials: leather upper; EVA rubber sole; cotton inner lining; neoprene arch; foam-padded insole.

Style No. EJ2C

Many colors, much comfort!

Featuring a super soft Tactel® for moisture-wicking and a self-knit elastic-free waistband for comfort & security, the Ultra Soft™ Transition Tights by Capezio offer quality and durability. Hand-wash or machine wash cold in a garment bag; air dry.

Also available in Youth sizes.

Content: 86% Tactel® Nylon, 14% Spandex

Style No. 1916

Tights are FINAL SALE.  No refunds or exchanges (except in the case of damaged merchandise).  Please see our Return Policy for more details. 

The #1 Best-Seller E-Series Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoe by Capezio features a neoprene arch that hugs the arches & prevents bunching while creating a secure fit--all without those bothersome shoe laces!  A supple leather upper and foam-padded insole provide durability & comfort while the moisture-absorbent cotton inner lining keeps your feet dry.  The soft Achilles top-line ensures a secure, blister-free heel fit, and the non-slip EVA rubber sole patch & heel counter provide just the right amount of grip without sacrificing turning abilities.  Highly recommended for all ages & levels. 

Sizing: approximately 1/2 - 1 size up from women's street shoe size and 2 1/2 - 3 sizes up from men's street shoe size; available in Medium and Wide widths.

Materials: leather upper; EVA rubber sole; cotton inner lining; neoprene arch; foam-padded insole.

Style No. EJ2, EJ2A

Give your young dancer the comfort of leather & the flattering fit of 4-way stretch neoprene with the Hanami Youth Leather Split-Sole Ballet Shoe by Capezio.  An elastic casing replaces drawstrings, meaning no more worries about them coming untied every 5 minutes, and the criss-cross elastic straps are pre-sewn, so no more sewing for Mom/Dad!  The soft moisture-absorbent inner lining keeps little feet dry & comfortable--so comfortable, they'll feel like they're dancing in socks!

Sizing: approximately 2 - 2 1/2 sizes up from children's street shoe size; available in Medium and Wide widths.

Also available in Adult Sizes.

Materials: burro leather upper; neoprene arch; cotton blend inner lining; leather outersole.

Style No. 2038W

Made with premium leather and a 4-way stretch neoprene arch, the Hanami Leather Split-Sole Ballet Shoe by Capezio is both comfortable and flattering.  A leather split-outersole and hammered pleats create smooth floor contact, ensuring nothing comes between you & flawless technique.  An drawstring-less elastic casing and pre-sewn criss-cross elastics ensure a secure, effortless fit, and the moisture-absorbent lining is designed to keep your feet dry & comfortable.  

Sizing: approximately 1 1/2 - 2 sizes up from women's street shoe size and 3 1/2 - 4 sizes up from men's street shoe size; available in Medium and Wide widths.

Materials: burro leather upper; neoprene arch; cotton blend inner lining; leather outersole.

Style No. 2038W

Made with premium leather and a 4-way stretch neoprene arch, the Hanami Leather Split-Sole Ballet Shoe by Capezio is both comfortable and flattering.  A leather split-outersole and hammered pleats create smooth floor contact, ensuring nothing comes between you & flawless technique.  An elastic casing and pre-sewn criss-cross elastics ensure a secure, effortless fit, and the moisture-absorbent lining is designed to keep your feet dry & comfortable. 

Sizing: approximately 1 1/2 - 2 sizes up from women's street shoe size; available in Narrow, Medium and Wide widths.

Also available in Youth Sizes.

Materials: burro leather upper; neoprene arch; cotton blend inner lining; leather outersole.

Style No. 2038W

Feel like you're dancing in socks with the Hanami Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe by Capezio.  Superior in comfort & fit, the Hanami is made from high quality 4-way stretch canvas and an incredibly soft cotton blend inner lining.  The suede split-sole provides grip and flatters the arch of the foot, and extremely flat pleats allow you to fully feel the floor.  An elastic band replaces pesky drawstrings, and the criss-cross elastics come pre-attached--no sewing required. 

Also available in Black, White, Pink, Nude, and Light Suntan.

Sizing: 

• For Women: 1-2 sizes up from women's street shoe size.
• For Men: 3-4 sizes up from men's street shoe size.

Available in Medium and Wide Widths.

Materials: 4-way stretch canvas upper; cotton/polyester blend inner lining; suede sole patches.

Style No. 2037W

Feel like you're dancing in socks with the Hanami Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe by Capezio.  Superior in comfort & fit, the Hanami is made from high quality 4-way stretch canvas and an incredibly soft cotton blend inner lining.  The suede split-sole provides grip and flatters the arch of the foot, and extremely flat pleats allow you to fully feel the floor.  An elastic band replaces pesky drawstrings, and the criss-cross elastics come pre-attached--no sewing required. 

Also available in Black, White, Pink, Light Suntan, and Mocha.

Sizing: 

• For Women: 1-2 sizes up from women's street shoe size.
• For Men: 3-4 sizes up from men's street shoe size.

Available in Medium and Wide Widths.

Materials: 4-way stretch canvas upper; cotton/polyester blend inner lining; suede sole patches.

Style No. 2037W

Feel like you're dancing in socks with the Hanami Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe by Capezio.  Superior in comfort & fit, the Hanami is made from high quality 4-way stretch canvas and an incredibly soft cotton blend inner lining.  The suede split-sole provides grip and flatters the arch of the foot, and extremely flat pleats allow you to fully feel the floor.  An elastic band replaces pesky drawstrings, and the criss-cross elastics come pre-attached--no sewing required. 

Also available in White, Pink, Nude, Light Suntan, and Mocha.

Sizing: 

• For Women: 1-2 sizes up from women's street shoe size.
• For Men: 3-4 sizes up from men's street shoe size.

Available in Medium and Wide Widths.

Materials: 4-way stretch canvas upper; cotton/polyester blend inner lining; suede sole patches.

Style No. 2037W

Are you in the middle of an intense rehearsal/performance season?  Do you tend to "murder" a new pair of pointe shoes faster than a petit allegro combination?  Extend the life of your pointe shoes with Bunheads® Instant JET™ Glue by Capezio.  This strong, fast-drying glue sets in 10-20 seconds and can be used to reinforce the box, platform, and shank of your pointe shoes, thus increasing their longevity and the amount of support they provide.  We recommend breaking in a new pair of pointe shoes by wearing them in at least one class before gluing them.

Contents: 1 oz. of professional-grade cyanoacrylate glue

Style No. BH250

Sew, what's your pointe?

A lifesaver for all ballet & pointe dancers, the Bunheads® Stitch Kit™ by Capezio contains 2 large-eye needles, 75 yards of super-strong pink thread, and instructions for how to sew your pointe shoes.  A small hole in the lid makes unspooling the thread an easy & tangle-free process, and the edge of the hole is sharp enough to cut the thread--no scissors required!  The Allegro team uses the Stitch Kit™ for sewing pointe shoes in-store, and we highly recommend keeping one on-hand in your dance bag, just in case you have any in-class or backstage sewing emergencies.   

Contents: 100% nylon thread (75 yards), 2 large-eye needles, 1 instructional sewing pamphlet

Style No. BH350

No pair of pointe shoes is complete without shiny satin ribbons!  This piece of light pink ribbon is 7/8" wide and 2.7 yards long, enough to sew one pair of pointe shoes.

Fabric: 100% satin, single-faced

Specifications: 7/8" x 2.7 yards

Keep your big toe properly aligned with the Bunheads® Super Spacer™ by Capezio.  This reusable gel toe spacer helps to treat & prevent bunions and is ideal for dancers with moderate-to-large big toe gaps.  Simply place in-between the big & 2nd toe with the longer side up & you'll be good to go.

4 per package.

Materials: 100% silicone gel

Care Instructions: hand-wash with gentle detergent and allow to air dry; may be lightly dusted with baby powder, if so desired.

Style No. BH1044

The Bunheads® Demi Spacer™ by Capezio is a medium-sized, reusable toe spacer that helps to treat & alleviate bunions by filling in the gap between the big toe & 2nd toe.  Ideal for dancers with compressible feet and/or a small-to-moderate big toe gap.

4 per package.

Materials: 100% silicone gel

Care Instructions: hand-wash with gentle detergent and allow to air dry.  May be lightly dusted with baby powder, if so desired.

Style No. BH1047

Tackle your bunions head-on with the two-in-one Bunheads® Bunion Guard™ by Capezio.  A gel guard cushions your bunion areas to provide instant pain relief, while the attached gel toe spacer helps treat the bunion by keeping your big toe properly aligned.  The Bunion Guard™ is reusable and made from soothing mineral oil gel for extra comfort.

2 per package.

Materials: 100% mineral oil gel

Care Instructions: hand-wash with gentle detergent and allow to air dry; may be lightly dusted with baby powder, if so desired.

Style No. BH1048

Get a grip with the Bunheads® Rock Rosin by Capezio.  Simply crush a few small chunks of rosin underfoot while wearing your pointe shoes, focusing especially on rubbing the rosin onto the platform, and you'll be able to confidently perform center & across the floor combinations without fear of slippage.  Storage in-between classes & rehearsals is breeze with the new zip-close packaging--just toss it in your dance bag & go!

Available in 2 sizes: 4 oz. and 12 oz. 

Contents: 100% rosin (hardened tree sap)

Style No. BH408, BH409

The Developpé, by Capezio, has a moderately tapered box, which is pleated with quiet toe construction. It has an elastic drawstring and elastic binding. The Developpé has a medium-high crown and a L-shaped shank. Allegro carries the Developpé in a #5.5 strong shank strength. 

Sizing: Start 1/2-1 size up from women's street shoe; to determine which style & size is right for you, please schedule a fitting in one of our stores.

Style No. 1137W

Ribbon & elastic sold separately.

Available online and in-store at Allegro Evanston.