Good News For Short Toes
So far, the Capezio Tiffany model is looking like a wonderful alternative to the discontinued Odette model. I am always pleased when pointe shoes are made with shorter vamps and having another model available with shorter vamps will make dancers with short toes a bit happier. The Tiffany hasn’t yet been added to any of the Capezio websites, but is being sold through popular dance supply companies here in the U.S. The Tiffany is lower cut on the sides and heel, similar to the Aria. The best thing about this model is being able to order it with a hard shank. Only time will tell if this model will become popular and sell well for Capezio. Because the Tiffany is just now becoming more well-known, reviews and opinions have been very few. The Tiffany is very pretty and I wish Capezio success with this new pointe shoe model.
I would like to personally thank Zoe Cleland, Capezio’s pointe shoe expert for providing additional information about the Tiffany model. The Tiffany model may make a possible alternative to the Plie I, but is a harder pointe shoe. Here are the design specifications of the Capezio Tiffany:
Tiffany #126: (Capezio’s new shoe!)
New last!
• Engineered to provide a better fit for today’s feet
• Tapered toe and heel
• Slightly shorter vamp than Glissé
• Hand-molded
• Strong toe box
• No.3 shank skived from 3/4 down to 0 for quick break in and greater flexibility
• Flat crown
• Generous platform for stability and ease of balance
• U-Throat and elastic drawstring
• Moderate length feathered side wings for support and smooth roll through
• So Suede® lining absorbs moisture, fights bacteria to reduce foot odor, and provides abrasion resistance
• Crease resistant back quarter panels
• Heel height like Glissé
• Good for toes of uneven length, bunions, shorter to moderately long toes, those needing moderate support and those having difficulty getting on top of the platform
• Good for dancers of all levels
• N, M, W more generous widths
• Begin street shoe size
(Tiffany ES #128: Same as Tiffany except with a #5 shank.)