Amazon.com | Capezio Men。NWT IN ORIGINAL BOX/SIZE 14 WIDE The 2” Cuban Latin shoes with EVA wrapped heel and suede top lift adds a fashion statement to the dance floor. The suede sole on the heel and forefoot is stitched for security. The cushioned insole and heel are for shock absorption and comfort. Salvatore Capezio was born in 1871 in Muro Lucano, Italy. Uninterested in following in his father\'s footsteps as a construction engineer, he became an artist of his own right, a cobbler. In 1887, at the age of 17, he opened his shop on Broadway and 39th Street, diagonally across from the old Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. Soon, the shop became a meeting place for dancers who would stop by to discuss their needs and to get a pair of his shoes. As Capezio\'s popularity grew, dancers from around the world made it a point to visit him and purchase his shoes. The innovation of the products that Salvatore Capezio created and the camaraderie he shared with the dancers molded the direction that his company would follow. In this image, the Capezio brand was established to promote and recognize ongoing achievements and participation in dance. Capezio products remain in the forefront in quality and in technological advances with innovations like the split-sole, the stretch-insert, the Dansneaker and the Tapsneaker.