I wear an 8 in street shoes, but reviews said to size up 1/2 size, so I bought an 8.5 W and it fits perfectly. Do the Capezio Manhattan character shoes fit true to size? The shoe was just tall enough to look appropriate for a Shark (1.5-inch heels look far too youthful), and I felt completely confident in them, both in terms of aesthetics and stability. As with all of the Capezio character shoes I’ve owned, the Manhattan heel feels sturdy and stable. I sprained my right ankle pretty severely a few years ago, and it hasn’t felt quite right since - so I’ve been nervous to dance in taller heels. I was also drawn in by the 2.5-inch heel.

To be honest, I bought the Capezio Manhattan character shoes out of necessity rather than choice I needed a new pair, and the style I really wanted (the Bloch Chord T-Strap with 3-inch heels) was sold out in my size absolutely everywhere.

This post contains affiliate links that means that if you click a link and buy the product, we may get a small commission to help keep Theater Love going (there’s no extra cost to you). The Manhattans ended up being a great choice, and I’ll be happy to wear them in another production. My goals were: a heel height that wouldn’t make my legs look weird, a comfortable fit, and a strap design that I liked. I bought the Capezio Manhattan character shoes for a dance-heavy role in West Side Story.

Welcome to our brand-new reviewer! She’s an experienced regional and community theater actress who’s tried every character shoe on the market.

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