2017 Pointe Shoe Collection - Dancin' Soul · 2017. 2. 11. · Serafim Mendes, Maker No. 17, is my personal shoemaker. ... Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining. Stitched

2017 Pointe Shoe Collect ion FE AT U RI N G S T EL L A A B R ER A , PRI N CIPA L DA N CER , A M ERI C A N BA L L E T T H E AT R E

Throughout our 130 years, we have continued to

perfect the pointe shoe. Our dedication to l istening

and learning from dancers’ personal experiences,

inspires innovations to design and construction that

support the grace and athleticism of al l those who

practice the art of dance.

O u r C r a f t s m a n s h i p a n d t h e A r t o f L i s t e n i n g

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BODYWEAR:

10804W - Mineral Sutton Camisole Leotard

BOTTOM:

10586W - Coal The Call Back Skirt

POINTE SHOES:

Stella’s own Capezio Made-To-Order

“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.”

S T EL L A A B R ER A , PRI N CIPA L DA N CER , A M ERI C A N BA L L E T T H E AT R E

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LEFT PAGE:

TC0048W - Black Polo Neck Leotard

THIS PAGE:

10892W - Black Dancing Like She’s Never Danced Before Wrap Dress

POINTE SHOES:


“The ballerina has an intimate relationship with her pointe shoes. They lengthen her line, give her precision, allow her to spin or to lift

herself up toward the heavens. They deepen her ethereal qualities; they are at once extensions of her body and mystical objects.”


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O u r M a d e - T o - O r d e r P o i n t e S h o e s

The Capezio made-to-order pointe shoe has a long and proud history. Thanks to the patronage

of Anna Pavlova, Salvatore Capezio’s name became synonymous with perfectly handcrafted,

made-to-order pointe shoes. Today our custom department remains a go-to for world-class

dancers such as Stel la Abrera. Working with the same dedication to artistry as our founder,

our makers handcraft pointe shoes for those dancers, teachers and students wanting a

made-to-measure pointe shoe that responds to the anatomy of their foot and required leg l ine.

What’s possible? Vamps can be increased or decreased, upper measurements, shank strength

and strengths of the box or the wings modif ied – and these are just a few of the customizations

offered. Such modif ications transform the standard Capezio style into an individual ly crafted,

ful ly personalized pointe shoe the dancer can depend on, take pride in and truly cal l their own.

FPO

“What should a dancer look for in a pointe shoe maker? Trust, dependability, pride in his or her work. At Capezio,Serafim Mendes, Maker No. 17, is my personal shoemaker. He has been crafting my pointe shoes for over 20 years.”


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“Ballet is an art that requires grace plus a high level of

athleticism, physical demands that the pointe shoe has to

withstand while remaining, in all ways, the epitome of

perfection.”

PAU L PL E S H ,

P O I N T E S H O E D E S I G N ER ,

C A PE ZI O, BA L L E T M A K ER S

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H a n d c r a f t e d M a n u f a c t u r i n g

I n s p i r e d B y O u r B r a n d L e g e n d

When it comes to the manufacturing of our pointe shoes, we bel ieve in

the spirit of no compromise. Our dedication to continuing the Capezio

legend of made by hand inspires a maker-base culture that starts here

in the USA. From the in-house designers to the highly ski l led Capezio

artisans of our production teams, the term maker-made remains in

the tradit ion of our brand.

P r o d u c t i o n

C a p e z i o P o i n t e S h o e S y s t e m

T h e 2 0 1 7 P o i n t e S h o e C o l l e c t i o n

In 2017, we introduce styles that round out our Pointe Shoe Collection.

From popular, t imeless and heritage styles l ike Contempora™ to new styles such as

Donatel la and Développé that increase the width and box strength offerings

within our l ine; discover the key features of each shoe in our Pointe Shoe System.

1132 Airess #7.5

1131 Airess #6.5

1130 Airess #5.5

121ES Aria #5

1128W Cambré #4

1126W Cambré #3

121W Aria #3

1142W Ava #2.5

128 Tiffany PRO #5

1137W Développé #5

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126 Tiffany #3

1139W Donatella #3

1136W Développé #3

1138W Donatella #2

1135 Airess #7.5

1134 Airess #6.5

1133 Airess #5.5

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1129W Cambré #4

1127W Cambré #3

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176 Contempora™ #2

BROAD FOOT(ROMAN)

Three toes of equal length

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MODERATE FOOT (GREEK)

Second toe predominates

TAPERED FOOT (EGYPTIAN)

First toe predominates

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Available in broad or tapered box shapes.

Low crown sculpted arch with narrow, enhanced heel curve.

Red board shanks constructed with internal reinforcement (tongues) provide additional support in the arch.

BROAD STYLES

1130 Half #5.5 red board shank enhances flexibility.

1131 Three-quarter #6.5 red board shank adds support.

1132 Full #7.5 red board shank for maximum support.

TAPERED STYLES

1133 Half #5.5 red board shank enhances flexibility.

1134 Three-quarter #6.5 red board shank adds support.

1135 Full #7.5 red board shank for maximum support.

FEATURES

Deep vamp, slight “U” shape throat with low side and heel measurements.

Bias side seam, elasticized binding with elastic drawstring.

Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining.

Stitched platform.

BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with broad or tapered platform. Slightly rounded edge to roll up to and down from pointe.

Shank wrapped with anti-slip material.

Reduced sole length eliminates excess at the heel.

Thin leather sole allows for greater contact with the floor surface.

Scored ribbon motif on the sole aids with traction.

BEST FIT

Begin with street shoe size. Refer to page 13 for further fit details.

ADULT SIZES

4 - 12 M, W, WW; 4 - 11 N

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Available in broad or tapered box shapes.

Low crown, sculpted arch with narrow, enhanced heel curve.

Skived leather board shanks provide flexibility and conform to the arch.

BROAD STYLES

1126W Half-skived #3 leather board shank enhances flexibility.

1128W Three-quarter- skived #4 leather board shank adds support.

TAPERED STYLES

1127W Half-skived #3 leather board shank enhances flexibility.

1129W Three-quarter- skived #4 leather board shank adds support.

FEATURES

Deep vamp, slight “U” shape throat with low side and heel measurements.



Stitched platform.

BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with broad or tapered platform. Slightly rounded edge to roll up to and down from pointe.




Scored ribbon motif on the sole aids with traction.

BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

4 - 12 N, M, W, WW

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

C A M B R ÉSTYLE: 1126W & 1128W

1127W & 1129W

A I R E S SSTYLE: 1130, 1131 & 1132

1133, 1134 & 1135

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BODYWEAR:

10760W - Vintage BlushPlunging “V” Neck LeotardTB133 - White Short Sleeve Leotard

POINTE SHOES:


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KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Moderate toe shape (slightly tapered) with narrow heel.

Low (hand flattened) crown.

Skived leather board shanks provide maximum flexibility and conform to the arch.

126 Three-quarter-skived #3 leather board shank for light support in the arch.

128 Three-quarter-skived #5 leather board shank for maximum support in the arch.

FEATURES

Medium vamp, round shape throat with moderate side and heel measurements.

Traditional side seam, satin binding with elastic drawstring.


Traditional “turned shoe”.

BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with high and wide platform for stability.



Scored ribbon motif on the outsole aids with traction.

BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

126 4 - 11.5 M; 4 - 11 N, W

128 5 - 11 M, W; 6 - 11 N

COLOR

EUR (European Pink)

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Broad toe shape with narrow heel.



121 Half-skived #3 leather board shank for light support in the arch.

121ES Half-skived #5 leather board shank for maximum support and greatest flexibility.

FEATURES


Bias side seam, satin binding with elastic drawstring.



BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with broad platform for extra security.




BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

121 4 - 12 M, W, WW; 4 - 11 N

121ES 5.5 - 12 M, W; 6 - 11 WW

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

A R I A | A R I A E SSTYLE: 121 & 121ES

T I F F A N Y | T I F F A N Y P R O

STYLE: 126 & 128

BODYWEAR:

TC0039W - Black Sunburst Camisole Leotard

POINTE SHOES:


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KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Moderate toe shape (slightly tapered) with narrow heel.



1136W Half-skived #3 leather board shank for greater flexibility.

1137W Half-skived #5 leather board shank for greater support in the arch.

FEATURES

Reinforced paste formula provides for additional wear.


Traditional side seam, satin binding with elastic drawstring.

Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining


BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with high and wide platform for stability.




BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

4 - 12 N, M, W

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

New last offers a moderate (slightly tapered) internal toe shape.

Low crown and sculpted arch with narrow and enhanced heel curve.

Skived leather board shanks provide maximum flexibility at the ball of the foot and conform to the arch.

1138W Half-skived #2 leather board shank with #1 on ball.

1139W Half-skived #3 leather board shank with #1 on ball.

FEATURES

Low vamp, slight “U” shape throat with low side and heel measurements.



Stitched platform.

BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with high and wide platform. Slightly rounded edge at base of platform to roll up to and down from pointe.





BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

4 - 12 N, M, W, WW

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

D O N A T E L L ASTYLE: 1138W & 1139W

D É V E L O P P ÉSTYLE: 1136W & 1137W

M BODYWEAR:10804W - Mineral Sutton Camisole Leotard

BOTTOM:

10586W - Coal The Call Back Skirt

POINTE SHOES:


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KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Tapered toe shape with full heel.


Full #2 leather board shank provides light support to the arch.

FEATURES

Medium vamp, slight “V” throat with moderate side and heel measurements.

Traditional side seam, satin binding with cotton drawstring.

Soft cotton interior lining.


BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with high platform for stability.

Shank lined with natural suede.



BEST FIT

Begin three sizes down from street shoe size. Refer to page 13 for further fit details.

ADULT SIZES

3 - 8 B, C, D; 3 - 7.5 E, 3 - 6 EE

COLOR

EUR (European Pink)

C O N T E M P O R A ™STYLE: 176

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

New last offers a square internal toe shape (broad toe) created on an arched last.

Low crown with narrowed heel.

Full #2.5 leather board/red board combination shank offers flexibility to the arch.

FEATURES

Medium vamp, slight “U” shape throat with regular side and heel measurements.




BENEFITS

Feathered full wing-box for lateral support with high and wide platform.

Internal heel counter provides additional structure at heel.

Removable cushion placed on internal edge of platform.

Shank lined with pink suede.

Scored ribbon motif on elongated outsole aids with traction.

BEST FIT


ADULT SIZES

5 - 10 N, M, W, WW

COLOR

PTP (Petal Pink)

A V ASTYLE: 1142W

KEY CHARACTERISTICS

Tapered box shape.

Low crown and sculpted arch with narrow and enhanced heel curve.

Does not contain a shank. The purpose of the Demi Pointe shoe is to prepare the dancer’s foot for future pointe work. It is not designed for the dancer to stand en pointe.

FEATURES

Extra low vamp, slight “U” shape throat with low side and heel measurements.


Soft internal cotton lining with foam cushion on internal edge of platform.

Stitched platform.

BENEFITS

Lightly pasted wing-box will condition the dancer’s foot for future pointe work.

Insole is cotton wrapped foam for maximum comfort.


Thin suede sole allows for greater grip to the floor surface.


BEST FIT

Begin with street shoe size.

ADULT SIZES

4 - 9 M, W

COLORS

EUR (European Pink)D E M I P O I N T E

STYLE: 1116

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“As a Master Fitter, I know from experience that our range is

all-encompassing – our styles,and shank strengths takes into

account dancers of all levels and ages as they achieve their

ambition to dance through life.”

A N IT R A K EEG A N ,

M A S T ER P O I N T E S H O E S PECI A LI S T

C A PE ZI O, BA L L E T M A K ER S

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F i t t i n g P o i n t e S h o e s

C a r i n g F o r P o i n t e S h o e s

1 Air dry pointe shoes between classes, rehearsals and/or performances. Remove all padding material. A dry, warm or sunny spot is best for air drying. Once the shoe is dry, the box toe and the shank will return to a firmer state. Don’t rush the process – let pointe shoes air dry a minimum of 24 hours before wearing.

2If possible, wait two days between wearings. This allows the pointe shoes to dry properly and prolongs their life. If you are dancing six days a week you should be rotating a minimum of three pairs of pointe shoes. For example, Monday’s pointe shoe is used again on Thursday.

3 Pointe shoes like to breathe. Use a mesh bag for storage.

TIPTO HELP DRY THE MANY LAYERS THAT CREATE

THE BOX TOE, MAKE A SACHET OF RICE (OUR

TIGHTS MAY BE USED FOR THIS), AND INSERT IT

INTO THE BOX TOE. THE RICE WILL ABSORB ANY

LINGERING MOISTURE.

A pointe shoe should encase the foot so exactly

that in performance it should feel like a natural

extension of the foot. Here are key guidelines to

achieve the best fit.

1 When it comes to model or style, the dancer may have a personal preference, or, if this is their first pointe shoe, their mentor or teacher may have suggested a particular style. If neither is the case, you will need to assess the foot and then review best models and styles with the dancer.

2 Assess the feet. First observe dancer’s bare feet in the standing position. This will help determine the general shape, width and length of the foot. Next, view each foot in the pointed position. A pronounced arch will require a stronger shank and a less developed arch, a lighter shank.

3 Select a pointe shoe that most resembles the general shape of the foot. For example, broad pointe shoe styles are best suited to three toes of equal length (Roman foot) while toes that taper from the big toe to the little toe (Egyptian foot) lend themselves to tapered pointe shoe styles.

4 Apply the appropriate amount of toe padding and place the pointe shoe on the dancer’s foot. Now, look at the overall fit of the pointe shoe in the standing position. It should be the same length and width of the foot being fitted. If the dancer cannot feel the internal edge of the platform, select a pointe shoe that’s shorter in length. Next, check the width of the pointe shoe at the ball of the foot. The dancer should feel support at the ball of the foot with all five toes laying flat in the shoe. If needed, adjust the width until this is accomplished.

5 Fit each foot accordingly, variations in foot size and width are quite natural and should be anticipated. Sometimes two different pairs of pointe shoes (width or length) may be required to achieve an exact fit on each foot.

6 Recheck the width by asking the dancer to apply their weight to the platform, while keeping the other foot flat on the floor. If the pointed foot slides downward into the box, the shoe is too wide. Adjust accordingly.

7 Now check the length by asking the dancer to point the foot by applying their weight onto the box, then look at the back of the shoe. There should be a slight pinch of fabric at the back-strap just below the binding. This should disappear when the dancer is standing flat or in demi-plié. Adjust sizing until width and length requirements are met.

8 A properly fitted pointe shoe doesn’t apply excess pressure on the foot or provide “growing room”. A pointe shoe that does not have a slight pinch at the middle of the heel cup when the dancer stands en pointe, is too small.

9 The dancer’s mentor should approve the style and size before ribbons and elastics are sewn onto the new pointe shoes.

BODYWEAR:

TB142 - White Tank Leotard

TOP:

CK1039W - Sandstorm Cropped Crossover Sweater

BOTTOM:

CK1028W - Dove Gray High waisted Shorts

POINTE SHOES:


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1142W7M3.50

T H E A N AT O M Y O F O U R P O I N T E S H O E S Two elements that inform the technical performance and best

f it 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 f it 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 f iber board, the shank provides support to the arch and is located

beneath the sock-l ining. Capezio stock shanks range from #2 ( l ight/flexible)

to #7.5 (strong/supportive) . Shanks may be “skived” (the thickness is reduced to provide

f lexibil ity) at the heel and or the ball of the foot. A dancer’s strength, technical abil ity

and the f lexibil ity of their arch wil l determine the appropriate shank required.

A | SOCK-LININGEither suede or a plush, rose-colored, anti-slip microfiber, the sock-lining covers the shank and bears the Capezio logo.

B | THROAT Located at the center-front of the satin upper, the throat is the open area of the shoe that encases the foot. Common throat shapes are round, “V” or “U”.

C | VAMPThe vamp is the center-front of the box toe that covers the toes. It is measured from the top edge of the platform to, and including, the binding. A deep or long vamp provides greater support to the metatarsals and may help control a pronounced arch. A short or low vamp provides greater flexibility to the arch. The length of toes may dictate which vamp height is appropriate.

D | BINDING & DRAWSTRINGCan be satin or elastic, the binding finishes the raw edge of the satin upper. The drawstring, made of elastic or cotton cording, is encased in the binding. Either drawstring may be pulled and knotted to help the upper conform to the foot.

E | SIDE SEAMThe satin upper is comprised of the vamp and two back-quarter sections and joined with a side seam. Side seams are double stitched with durable nylon thread.

F | WINGSWings are an extension of the toe box and provide lateral support to the metatarsals.

G | CROWNThe crown is the depth between the drawstring knot and the internal base of the shoe (shank surface).

H | BOXThe box toe is comprised of multiple layers of natural fabrics, bonded together using Capezio’s specially formulated paste. When hardened, the toe box provides support to the forefoot (phalanges and metatarsals) which enables a dancer to stand en pointe.

I | PLATFORMThe platform is the flat end of the box toe. The platform creates a secure surface to stand en pointe. Platform shapes range from narrow to broad, high to low.

J | BACK-STRAPThe back-strap covers the heel’s external center-back seam and adds stability to the upper. It is located vertically at the heel between the binding and the leather sole.

K | BACK QUARTERSThe two symmetrical back-quarters are joined at the side and back seams to provide shape to the heel-cup and finish the upper.

L | SOLEMade with genuine leather, the sole is a portion of the external bottom surface of the shoe. A shortened sole length ensures that the sole does not extend past the heel when the foot is pointed. Leather soles may be scraped for greater floor traction.

M | PLEATS / NO PLEATSThe pleats are located between the sole and the platform edge, on the bottom side of the shoe. Certain styles forego traditional pleating; instead a stitched, fitted, pattern piece is used to shape the box toe on the last.

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BODYWEAR:

TC0039W - Black Sunburst Camisole Leotard

POINTE SHOES:


SEWING RIBBONS

1

Cut pre-measured ribbon into four equal pieces.

2Fold down the satin upper at the heel until it rests flat against the sock-lining.

3 Place the ribbon at the fold’s edge on a slight angle toward the front of the shoe. On both sides of the ribbon, lightly mark the placement onto the shoe with a pencil. Do the same on the other side of the shoe.

4 Sew the ribbon, shiny side out, to the inside lining and a cross the inside of the binding. Be careful not to catch the drawstring when sewing through the binding.

- Leave roughly ¾” of ribbon inside of the shoe to secure sew all edges.

- Sew the ribbons on a slight angle towards the front of the shoe within the pencil marks.

- Stitching should not be visible on the satin surface.

5 Repeat steps 2 – 4 with the other pointe shoe.

SEWING ELASTICS

1

Traditional placement is a single elastic strap across the instep placed inside the shoe just behind the ribbon. Two pieces can also be used and these should be sewn inside the upper, on the back-quarters of the pointe shoe, in a criss-cross placement. A teacher or mentor can suggest which is best.

2 To begin, measure the elastic. Put the shoe on and stretch the elastic across the instep to determine the necessary length. Leave ¾” on each side to sew into the shoe. Make sure it is taut and not tight. Cut to the desired length.

3 To start sewing, position the elastic at a slightly forward angle so it rests flat against the ankle. If one larger piece of elastic is used, secure both sides of the elastic on the outside of the upper along each side of the back-strap.

4 Sew as you would the ribbons, making sure not to sew through or catch the drawstring.

TIPWHEN ATTACHING RIBBONS AND ELASTICS TO STYLES THAT USE

THE ROSE COLORED LINING A MEDIUM NEEDLE WITH A SMALL

EYE WORKS BEST.

T h e F i n i s h i n g T o u c h e s

There are many ways to sew on ribbons and elastics. Here’s a suggested approach.

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2017 Pointe Shoe Collection - Dancin' Soul · 2017. 2. 11. · Serafim Mendes, Maker No. 17, is my personal shoemaker. ... Plush, rose-colored, anti-slip interior lining. Stitched