Adult "Pirouette II" Stretch Canvas Lyrical Shoes

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Historically we have danced in socks or barefoot for contemporary but are trying half soles for the first time. We like the effect but the sides of the shoes are somewhat uncomfortable.

Age: 15 to 18     Fit: Runs very large     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I went to a local store to get my daughters sized correctly for ballet shoes. I then ordered through here but both ballet shoes were bigger than what they tried on at the store. While they look good sizing doesn't seem accurate

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So comfortable! Great quality shoe. Highly recommend for beginner to professional. Secure fit. Great for class!

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Runs small and narrow. Will be returning and/or exchanging.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: Runs very small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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They definitely run small so order up a size but other then that they are great

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Ripped through the toes after first wear at class.

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My daughter loves these shoes!! They are perfect for her lyrical classes!! They run true to size.

Age: 40 to 49     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These are the only turning shoes I wear!

Age: 15 to 18     Fit: Runs very large     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Great shoe for the cost.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I got a size medium and I normally wear a 6 1/2 or 7 but my feet are wide so I ordered up a size. The shoe part itself is still a little tight while the band is slightly loose because of me ordering a size up. They'll work but the sizing is strange.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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We just bought these for the upcoming dance season so I cannot comment on the durability just yet, but my daughter states they are comfortable and she does not mind wearing them. I recommend ordering a size up, two sizes up if you or your child has a wide foot. Based on shoe size my daughter was an XS, they were too tight so we went with a M and have no complaints!!

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These are perfect for rehearsal practice for competition. The fit is true to size and the canvas is very sturdy.

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I ordered the wrong shoes by mistake and had to return them because the pirouette II are the only shoes she likes.

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True to size, won't get very much usage as it wears out quickly. It great for classes and rehearsal.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I have pretty narrow or skinny feet. I am a size 7.5-8 and I ordered a size large. I do not do dance that much, I do an activity called 'colorguard'. Great for a spin but seems a bit uncomfortable. The seams feel a bit weird for my foot even though I am a beginner and that I've never tried on a half-sole before.

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Fits a little tight but I assume the canvas will stretch with wear. Great for turns! Better than footundeez. Nude is more "tan" than expedted.

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These are wonderfully made but run very small. My daughter has very slim feet. The width was fine for her but she had to go up quite a few sizes. The size recommended for her shoe size was way too small.

Age: 30 to 39     Fit: Runs very small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I bought these shoes for my daughter, who dances in a lyrical class. She wore them for 6 hours before they began to develop holes in the canvas. By the time she told me there was a problem, we had to keep using the shoes for her dance recital. It was too late to get new ones. Spend the extra and get leather, or get a different brand altogether. The paws she used in her previous year of lyrical look better after a full year of use than these shoes do after 6 classes and a dance recital.

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These are great shoes for a contemporary or lyrical dance class. They are so comfortable and work well for turning. However, they do run very small. I am normally a size 7 or 7.5 in women's shoes, and I have very narrow feet, but in these, I ordered a medium because I figured that it would be better to have shoes that are too big than too small. They fit very snug and aren't baggy at all.

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Fits very well and easy to get on ane off for quick changes.

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I ordered these this year for our winter guard in lieu of foot undeez type turners. The covering over the toe is more aesthetically pleasing for a young team still developing a point, and they're holding up well enough so far. Kids complained quite a lot for the first two weeks of breaking them in, and they do squeeze the toe box more than I think they should once they're worn in so I'm not convinced I'll go this way in the future.

Age: 30 to 39     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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My daughter has been using this style of shoe for several years for indoor color guard. We have learned that these shoes always run small (at least one size, if not two), so be forewarned if you're buying some for the first time. We've previously purchased another brand (Bloch), but after reading the great reviews on this shoe, I opted to give it a try to save a little money. Big mistake.Keep in mind, the girls wear these while performing on a vinyl mat and only for a couple of hours at a time for rehearsals. After less than two weeks (maybe 5 uses?), they completely fell apart. The canvas shredded around the foot pad and basically disintegrated all around the toes. We had to attach moleskin to the inside just to be able to get through a competition as there was not enough time to get a different pair. I have since gone back to the Bloch shoe we previously used to buy a replacement pair. Not sure if I'll be able to get a refund on the shoes that fell apart, but it was a lesson learned.

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Age: 15 to 18     Fit: Runs small     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I'm not sure why everyone is hating on these shoes - I love them for lyrical! They do take some breaking in to become adapted to your foot and completely comfortable but what dance shoes don't? Tap shoes need some time to get flexible and used to your foot, same with jazz and especially ballet shoes - hello! These shoes are no different. You can feel where they are stitched on the bottom but I can always feel where my ballet shoes are tied on the top, too, so nothing I'm not used to. For turning and studio use, they are beautiful shoes. As a teacher, I love them. They elongate lines for dancers, save their toes and balls of their feet from callous and they are good for a bare-leg look. I absolutely love them!

Age: 22 to 29     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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My daughter wears a size 3.5 in Kids shoes and we ordered her a size Large and they fit perfect. The mediums from last year, the straps dig way into the backs of her feet. I will say that these shoes are only good for 1 year or less. They got a hole in the toe about 10 months after having them. However, we expect to buy new shoes every year and the shoes fit well and are very comfortable.

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I have had one pair of these and just reordered my second. They are a little uncomfortable but once you wear them in its better. It does hurt after about 2-3 hours of wearing them. They last me about one full dance season before I REALLY need to reorder.

Age: 15 to 18     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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The seams in the bottom of the shoe, are so hard. You can feel them as you are dancing, and it makes a class very painfull.

Age: 40 to 49     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I bought these canvas pirouettes to replace a leather pair of pirouettes that had a huge hole in the toe after only a few wearings. I am hoping the canvas ones are more durable.

Age: 15 to 18    

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These shoes hurt my feet. It was like I was stepping on something, not quite as bad as stepping on a lego, but enough to leave my feet hurting. It was right where the elastic is sewn together at the bottom of the shoe, not quite in the arch. I have not had this problem with the Bloch version of this shoe.

Age: 30 to 39     Comfort:    

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I have gotten these shoes for over 2 years now, and could not be happier! I use these 3 times a week for around 1 or 2 hours at a time, and they have lasted half a year, and i just got a hold in the toe that i turn on. I definitely recommend these shoes to anyone looking for great lyrical shoes!

Age: 15 to 18     Fit: True to size     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Great and pretty shoe, I haven't yet broke them in, and really turn and stuff on the proper floor but I can tell it will be a great shoe! Also I wear a size 8 (street size) shoe and got a XL to be certain just in case it runs small, and it doesn't, so would recommend sticking to the sizing it shows because it's a little big on me so most likely will be getting another pair, when needed, of the right size.

Age: 15-18     Comfort:     Durability:    

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In previous years of ballet I've stuck to canvas, split sole ballet slippers. Now as a young adult, for some reason, I wasn't able to tolerate the extra fabric under my heels and and toes and it was throwing me off. It could have been the particular brand I was wearing, but I switch to these half-soles by Capezio. They have made such a huge difference in class that even my instructor noticed. Being able to feel the floor has always been a factor for me, even with pointe shoes. The way these slippers are constructed there is very minimal bunching in the toe area from the seams. The canvas portion covers the entire ball of the foot. The elastic that goes around the heal has yet to slip and doesn't irritate. As a size 9 shoe I did have to purchase an XL when I was fitted. They do stretch out and next time I'll most likely get a size L.

Age: 22-29     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I bought this product 3 months ago. I already have two huge holes at the toes and one the sides of the shoe. I wear these twice a week at dance on hardwood floor. I also bought a size large considering I have large feet (10) and they were way to tight. I almost coudnt wear them. I eventually was able to strectched them out and they worked fine but the sizing chart was off when I ordered them.

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My lyrical class is switching from the "foot undies" to these shoes either in leather or canvas after less-than-favorable results with the "foot undies" from a variety of brands. These shoes are the answer to my prayers! They are snug and fit on my feet perfectly, though I don't have the elastic strap across the top of my foot like they show. I have both straps around my heel. These shoes allow me to turn comfortably and much easier than before, and I can still feel the ground beneath my feet with my heel and mid-part of my foot free.

Age: 22-29     Comfort:     Durability:    

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Bought these for my granddaughter and she absolutely loves them.

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my daughter has long slender size 10 foot. The xl fit perfect and they are very comfortable. She says makes turning a breeze!

Age: 30-39     Comfort:     Durability:    

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When i got this shoe, it was a little bit long, which made my feet look oddly shaped, and the elastic around the toe was tighter than expected. After a couple of lyrical classes, the shoes finally started to get broken in, and now the fit great. I love the heel strap, it doesn't slide off. My street shoe size is 8.5-9.00, and I got the size large.

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I totally love these half soles!! I was really excited for lyrical, and needed to find some great half soles, and these meet my high standers! I am size 6 street shoe in womens, and fit in the medium, but the small fit me the best, and a nice snug fit but not to the point were it is tight. They are very comfortable, though after about an hour of dancing the edges cut into my foot a bit, but easily overlooked. The straps stay very well and do not slip at all! Haven't had them long, so I can't comment on durability, but I can say the the double seam, thick straps, and high quality material seems super durable! They are so amazing for turns as well! They make my feet look beautiful! Over all these shoes are my babies! I love them!

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This canvas capezio shoe is quite comfortable now that they are stretched out but, at first when i tried them on the left marks on my feet. The more i wore them though they became more broken in but were still tighter than i like. i do highly recommend the leather version of these though, even though they are a few dollars extra it's worth it! The shoe is very durable & i do recommend this product.

Age: 15-18     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I love these shoes for pirouettes and turns. They are snug on your toes, but have enough wiggle room so it's not uncomfortable. A lot of people have been saying that a part of the edge is hurting their foot, but I found just to make sure the seam isn't folded under, and it won't hurt anymore. And also, make sure that your toes are all the way in! That can cause discomfort too, if your toes aren't in all the way. :) Over all I love these.

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I bought these shoes about 3 months ago, and the first time I tried them on they felt fine. After about 3 or more uses I started to feel the seam digging into my feet, and after hours of dancing, there would be painful red marks all over the top of my feet where the seam had been laying. Other than the seam, I have plenty of space for my toes, and the sole is great to turn on. A little disappointing, but great shoes otherwise!

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These lyrical shoes were perfect and exactly what I was looking for. The "paws" style lyrical shoe is very uncomfortable to me so I was looking for something that slipped over my toes and ball of my foot, I found these and bought the Large size which says for 8.5-9 street size, I am always an 8 regular in street shoes so I suggest unless your foot is narrow get the slightly larger size, and it your foot is wide maybe go one more up. Also in some reviews people were saying the straps were uncomfortable, but I found the opposite to be true. They are perfectly comfortable and durable.

Age: 22-29     Comfort:     Durability:    

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My daughter loves the shoes. She has worn them for dance for the last year and the only reason we had to purchase new ones were because her feet grew.

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Easy to move in. Comfortable. I just bought my third pair, plus a pair for a friend as a gift.

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I was so excited to get these, but where the elastic meets in the middle of the bottom of the shoe really hurts your foot. I tried to deal with the pain but pulling the elastic out. But it would only stop the pain from happening so quickly. Needless to say, I'll be searching for another pair. =(

Age: 22-29     Comfort:     Durability:    

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These are good for turning, as they are like a ballet shoe sole. HOWEVER, they are incredibly uncomfortable. I could not wait for class to end so I could take them off! The seam digs into your foot and it is painful and very distracting. I would NOT recommend these!

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Bought for my 11 year old dancer. They run small, so I ended up needing to order a second pair. The properly sized pair still hurt her feet. The seam that runs along the ball of your foot digs in and hurts her feet when walking in these shoes. We're going to try band aides to cushion the area that's hurting for the time being and hope the shoes become more comfy as they break-in.

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I followed the size chart and ordered my correct size, however after I wear these for a while they begin to hurt and I end up with lines on my feet where they had been. Besides that, I think these are fabulous :) They are really great for practicing turns or doing lyrical in. I am pretty pleases with this product :D

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My daughter wore this shoe for 8 months; it held up well and washed well too. She loved it. However, it runs small. She wore a size 6 in women's street shoes and I sized up as per other reviews. We ordered her a medium which was sz 7.5-8 and it was perfect.

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Very flattering and soft! These fit beautifully on my exceptionally narrow feet and are incredibly comfortable. I ordered these shoes in a Small based on my toe length (very short) and foot width (narrow) rather than shoe size (5.5-6). This Capezio has a longer vamp than the Bloch Eclipse, which is a comparably good footie. I love them both, and both are well-suited for turning. I prefer the shortest possible vamp in pointe shoes, but in these the high vamp simply protects the toes more in Modern...it does not interfere with the line of the foot.

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This shoe is an amazing shoe for turning, tumbling, and of course lyrical/contemporary! I really love them! However, I have a large street shoe size. I have a size 10. So, I went with the XL. When I got them, I had a little trouble getting them on. The length was perfectly fine, but the width was a little small. They squeezed my feet uncomfortably for a couple uses. Eventually, they broke in fine! I just wish they would have one more size up. But overall, This shoe is great!

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Perfect "Nude" color however somewhere along the way the sizing changed...you cannot go by Capezio's noted sizing...these run very small compared to the Pirouettes of past years...

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my daughter exclaimed "I love them." sounds good to me.

Age: 40-49     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I have very slim feet, street size 6/7 and the medium fit well.

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My daughter wanted these for a lyrical number with gymnastics moves. These provide good stability while showing off a good pointed foot. They are perfect for turns as well.

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These shoes are really great for turns. The first time that I turned in the shoes I did 4 pirouettes for the first time. The only problem I had was I would get lines on my feet after taking one class. I ordered a large and I am a size 8.5 but I guess I should have ordered a X-large. Overall, these are great shoes and I use them a lot!

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My 12 year old daughter wears a size 8 1/2 or 9 street shoe, and her foot is a bit wide. The XL Capezio half-sole fit well. She said they are a bit scratchy on her foot, and it's a bit hard to point, but they are good for doing turns and leaps because the shoes feel secure on her foot. Her foot doesn't slip around in them. Overall, she is happy with them.

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I had to return the first order and get a 2 sizes up. Its very small

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Ordered for my daughter and she really loved the fit and comfort. They came very quickly as well and priced just right!

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Luckily my feet are pretty narrow, so I didn't have a problem but if you have wide feet, you'll want to size up.

Age: 15-18     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I bought this item for one of dance shows. I bought a large since I'm a 8.5-9 in shoes. And after I wore this product for less than an hour, I had marks on my feet since it was tight! I recommend that you get a size bigger than what you would normally get! But overall, its really good for turning and dancing in!

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I love these shoes! They do fit kind of tight around the elastic, but they stretch out over time and you get used to it. I wear a 7.5/8 and the mediums worked just fine.

Age: 15-18     Comfort:     Durability:    

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I have had these shoes for a while now, and i wear them to lyrical and modern. They are so comfortable and actually have improved my pirouettes some. I now have 4 perfect ones and i am almost up to 5!!! These shoes are the best. They are very durable, too.

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I found a size guide for this shoe on a different website. However, when I purchased the size it told me to, the shoe was very small. I wear an 8-8.5 shoe and a M was way too tight. I will be exchanging for a L. I hope that they fit better and that they are durable.

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I have always used "FootUndeez," and am considering this product. Do people tend to like one over the other?

The sizing recommendation for this shoe is different than the H07, so you will need to reference the sizing chart to find what size to order. The sizing chart is located in the "Sizing" tab, in the box under the "Add to Cart" button. The type of dance/show, the way it fits the foot, and/or teacher's preference will determine if someone purchases one style over the other.
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Many websites have different size charts. Capezio says to go by the street shoe size, but I could not find the correlation between small, medium, or large directly with a number size. I have quite wide feet for a dancer. I am a size 7. Should I go with a medium, or a large?

XS 5.0-5.5 S 6.0-7.0 M 7.5-8.0 L 8.5-9.0 XL 9.5-10.0
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