CAPEZIO Hanami Leather Ballet Shoe
CAPEZIO
$46.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The CAPEZIO Hanami Leather Ballet Shoe is a celebration of movement, upgraded in leather for a closer, more responsive feel. Burro leather hugs the foot while a four-way stretch neoprene arch flexes with every point and relevé. The patented diamond gusset tapers to the midfoot, guiding the shoe to mold to your shape, and hammered pleats along the sole promise smooth, unbroken contact with the floor. A moisture absorbing lining keeps the inside calm, and with no drawstring, the line stays clean from first warm-up to final bow.
Fit and wearability skews toward a true foot-hugging ballet essential. Women begin two sizes up from street, men four; the split-sole and stretchy arch provide uninhibited roll and propulsion, while the elastic topline and pre-attached criss-cross elastics secure the shoe without pinching. Leather sole and heel patches offer durable traction for studio floors, yet stay pliant enough to flex with each step.
Capezio's Hanami lineage nods to dance-ready footwear that honors elegance and practicality. This leather version doubles down on that ethos with a refined texture and a construction that favors fluidity over fuss, a go-to for dancers who want a quiet, reliable base as they build technique and stage presence.
Materials / Fabrication
- Burro leather upper
- Leather sole and heel patches
- Split-sole featuring a four-way stretch neoprene arch
- Moisture absorbent lining
- Hammered pleats
- Elastic topline with no drawstring
- Pre-attached criss-cross elastics
- Diamond gusset
- Burro leather and stretch textile construction
- Sizing guidance: Women begin 2 sizes up from street size; Men begin 4 sizes up from street size
Recommended Care
- Wipe leather upper with a soft damp cloth; avoid saturating the leather
- Condition leather sparingly with a breathable conditioner; test first on an inconspicuous area
- Do not machine wash; clean by hand if necessary
- Air dry away from direct heat; reshape while drying
- Store in a cool, dry place in a dust bag to prevent scuffs and moisture
- Rinse neoprene arch with mild soap and water if soiled; air dry completely
- Avoid contact with sharp objects to prevent tears; keep elastics from stretching while wet
Fit Notes
- Burro leather upper with a four-way stretch neoprene arch helps mold the foot.
- Elastic topline with no drawstring and pre-attached criss-cross elastics secure the fit.
- Sizing guidance notes women begin 2 sizes up from street shoe size and men begin 4 sizes up.
