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CAPEZIO

Adult "Contempora" Pointe Shoes

Style No: 176
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A flattened crown compliments the natural shape of the foot while the satin binding creates a seamless transition from shoe to tight that enhances the leg line and the shorter sole is less visible en pointe. New pleating has "quiet toe" construction and the feathered toe box allows the dancer to releve with ease. A graduated shank and sole, soft cotton lining and a pre-molded shank offer greater comfort. Other features include a slightly tapered toe box, medium length vamp, slight V-shaped throat, moderate platform, cotton drawstring, and a skived #2 leather board shank. For ribbons we suggest Capezio 7/8" wide ribbon.

Best Fit: Narrow to medium forefoot with tapered toes. Begin 2 1/2 sizes down from street shoe size.

Ribbon is not included.

Features:

  • Tapered inner toe box
  • Moderate vamp
  • Slight v-shaped throat
  • Satin binding with cotton drawstring
  • Soft cotton lining
  • Moderate side and heel measurements
  • Standard side seam
  • Feathered full wings for lateral support
  • Low hand-flattened crown
  • High and wide platform for easy balancing
  • Reduced sole length eliminates excess at the heel
  • Moderate platform
  • Traditional stitched pleating with quiet toe construction
  • Best Fit: Narrow to medium forefoot with tapered toes
  • Begin 2 1/2 sizes down from street shoe size


See sizing tab for important fitting suggestions.

Content:
Satin



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Suggested Fitting: Women order 3 sizes smaller than street size
Available in sizes:
(adult) 3.0-9.0 B,C,D,E,EE

This information is shown as a guide only and not a guarantee.
Actual fitting may vary.

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  • Erica   06/06/2016
    Creston,CA

    1 star rating

    I have been wearing this shoe for about two years now, and aside from breaking down quickly, they have worked quite well for me. However, I just ordered a new pair in my usual size and was extremely disappointed. Not only does the new style run wider, but it is a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT BOX SHAPE. With a performance coming up in a few weeks, and no local suppliers, this leaves me in a really bad position. I'll have to just order them in a narrower size and make it work. Anyways, I am very displeased.

    Age: 15 to 18    

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  • anonymous   03/27/2010

    3 star rating

    I'm a 13 year old ballerina and I just tried the Capezio contempora...overall, after using them for 3 months, I think that they are pretty average. I like some things about them, and I dislike some things about them. First of all, I have high arches, and these shoes were a pretty big problem for me because I often was "knuckling" or going too far over the box, and I was sinking into the shoe. However, when not "knuckling" these shoes look really good on my feet. The contempora is also known for getting soft in a short period of time.

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  • Anonymous   11/17/2009

    5 star rating

    LOVE IT!

    These are my shoe...the ball of my foot is extra wide (a D in this shoe) but narrow in the toes.... they are easy to break in, but they do die kind of quick, but with some jet glue they work out great! =)

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  • Anonymous   11/16/2009

    4 star rating

    Personally I like these very much. They seem to fit either narrow or wide feet. My friend has very narrow feet and long toes and wears a 5B and I wear a 7D. The only downside is that these shoes are very pink!

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  • Ballerina101   09/01/2009
    Washington,dc,

    5 star rating

    LOVE EM!!!

    Love these! Feel great!

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  • KiKi Anne   05/03/2009
    South Dakota,

    4 star rating

    I WISH...

    These shoes are the perfect shape for my feet(short toes, slightly tapered, wide forefoot and narrow heel) I just wish they were stronger. They die really fast. My feet are strong enough that I can still dance on a dead shank, but the box also gets soft rather fast which I got a bruised toenail from :( If they came in a strong shank they'd be perfect.

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  • Brittany   06/22/2008

    3 star rating

    NO THANKS

    This was my first pointe shoe and it wasn't a very good experience. The shoe is way too stiff and the box isn't good for balancing. You definitely need long toes for this shoe.

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  • Anonymous   04/19/2008

    5 star rating

    This is the best type of pointe shoe on the market. If you have long toes, this is the pointe shoe for you.

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  • Alyssa   01/29/2008
    Sewickley,

    5 star rating

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS POINTE SHOES!!!

    I love these pointe shoes! They last long and have great quality! They are AHMAZING for taking class in and they break-in quickly but do not die quickly!

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  • JC   01/01/2008

    1 star rating

    WORST SHOE I'VE TRIED

    This was my first shoe. I wore a 3D in the beginning, and when I finally switched styles, I was wearing a 4.5 EE (I think). They were comfortable at first, but because my feet are somewhat blocky and wide, they were horrid at the end. Also, the shank could be bent in half once broken on certain pairs. If your foot is even a bit strong, blocky, or wide, consider Glisse Pros.

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  • Anonymous   11/12/2007

    5 star rating

    USED TO WEAR THEM, STILL LIKE THEM

    This used to be my "go to" shoe before a performance. I have very narrow, very tapered feet with strong high arches. They fit great, broke in easily and quickly (even if I only got them the night before a recital), and flattered my feet nicely. But after the recital, they were done. Not for daily class wear, and definitely not for rigorous rehearsal schedules. But in a pinch, they're a great buy for narrow tapered feet. If DDS sold them in the A width, they'd still be my go to shoe :)

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  • Geralyn   11/10/2007
    Michigan,

    4 star rating

    As these were my first pointe shoes, I naturally love em'. They fit me very well. (I have size 8, narrow feet) and I was able to get up on pointe very easy. I dance in them 2 days a week for about an hour each time, and they have held up quite well for someone who is still learning, but they are not the shoe for advanced pointe dancers. They look very flattering on stage, and are a very good training tool for a beginner!

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  • Karen   08/31/2007
    Illinois,

    5 star rating

    I LOVE IT

    I have been in pointe for three years and have used about five pairs so far. four of those five were Contempora. They are very easy to break-in, which was handy when I got a new pair a week before recital. I have a rather big arch,long big toe, and a narrow foot, and Contempra fit just right and supports me. I use them about 2 hours a week and used each pair about three or four months, so they last awhile. Plus they look sooo pretty on my feet. I love 'em!

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  • Lucy   03/16/2007
    Washington,

    2 star rating

    HORRIBLE SHOE

    The Contempora is awful. After only 3 weeks, I noticed the box getting very soft and I was only using them a total of 2 hours a week. But I will admit, they were very flattering to my feet. I don't recommend these for even beginners because they are just awful.

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  • Susy   01/22/2007
    Miami Fl,

    5 star rating

    Really comfy to dance in, and gives you good balance and support. I love them and I'll definitely get them again. Get them people.

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  • Tiny Tice   12/10/2006
    Clayton N.c.,

    3 star rating

    I own this type of shoe. I myself have a very high arch, but I don't have the strongest of feet, but getting up onto pointe in this shoe has proven to be much easier than my last pair, which was a Glisse. I do recommend this shoe for girls with weak feet, just be careful because I've heard this model of shoes to break easily.

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  • Jen   11/18/2006

    5 star rating

    I just started pointe a month ago and these shoes were great for a while. But they died already and I am only on them twice a week for 30 minutes. I do not recommend them for any one with strong feet/ arches.

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  • Katy   06/11/2006

    3 star rating

    They looked beautiful on my feet, but broke up too fast... I don't recommend these for high arched feet.

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  • Jess   05/26/2006

    4 star rating

    Much better than my first shoe, but not for a dancer with super strong feet- I have a tendancy to roll right over the top of the box. I do love the way they fit and look on my feet though.

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  • Carly   04/09/2006
    Pennsylvania,

    3 star rating

    For me, I think this shoe is great for turning, but the arch broke too low and the shoe died very, very quickly.

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  • lovedance2244     06/18/2014
    Age: 17 or under    

    What is the difference between the contempora and the contempora es?

    ???!

    The ES is a stronger version of the Contempora, which a U shaped vamp and a stronger shank. It is also available in wider widths.
    - DDS Customer Service (06/19/2014)

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