Capezio womens Mary Jane 3800 Tap dance shoes, Black, 9 Wide US

Take your first steps with assurance in the Mary Jane Tap Shoe. Comes in shiny, black patent leather, black PU leather or caramel PU leather. Features non-slip heel counter, soft cotton lining and foam insole for shock absorption. High quality Capezio® Tele Tone® toe and heel taps create a deeper resonating sound. Buckle closure eliminates the worry of your shoe slipping off during warm-ups. Highly recommended for introductory tappers. Salvatore Capezio was 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 discuss their needs and to get a pair of his shoes. As Capezio's popularity grew, dancers from around 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 established to promote and recognize ongoing achievements and participation in dance.  Capezio products remain in the forefront 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, while preserving a reputation for dependability and distinction. Capezio pledges their support and dedication to the advancement of dance, theater and recreation in communities worldwide.

• Round-toe tap shoe featuring Mary Jane strap with buckle and hook-and-loop closure
• This shoe runs a half size smaller than street shoe size
• Scored rubber skid pad, non-slip heel counter
• Pre-attached TeleTone taps
• Removable bow clips included