Capezio Luna Ballet Shoe – Child (V100C) | Full Sole Leather
Shopping for a trusted first ballet shoes for kids usually starts with a note from the studio: leather, full sole, ballet pink. The Capezio Luna checks every box on that note. It’s built by the company that’s been making ballet shoes since 1887, with a 100% leather upper, a suede full sole, and the details that make the first year of dance easier on everyone — elastic already sewn in place, and no drawstring to fuss with before class.
The reason we stock the Luna for beginners comes down to the sole. A full sole isn’t just a construction choice — it’s a training tool, and it’s the single thing most teachers check when a new student walks in.
Why do ballet teachers ask for a full sole first?
A full sole runs the entire length of the shoe, from heel to toe. When a young dancer rises to demi-pointe or points her foot, that sole gives gentle resistance — the foot has to work against it. Over months of classes, that work is exactly what builds the arch and foot strength ballet depends on later.
Split-sole shoes, which have suede pads only under the ball of the foot and heel, flex more freely and show off an arch that’s already developed. They come later. For a dancer in her first years of training, the full sole does the quiet, important work first — which is why studio dress codes almost always call for it.
Why the Capezio Luna works as first ballet shoes for kids
Beyond the sole, the Luna solves the small problems that show up in a real dance bag. The elastic strap arrives pre-sewn, so there’s no hand-stitching the night before the first class. The binding around the opening is elastic rather than a drawstring — no bow to come untied mid-plié, no cord to fray or press into the top of the foot, and a shoe a four-year-old can learn to put on herself.
Inside, a cotton lining breathes and keeps small feet from overheating, and the leather upper softens and molds to the foot within the first few classes. Leather also outlasts canvas under a beginner’s wear — scuffs wipe off, and the shoe holds its shape through a season of classes.
How does children’s ballet shoe sizing work?
Ballet shoes are not sized like street shoes — this is the number-one surprise for new dance parents. Capezio’s guidance for the child Luna is to begin two sizes up from street shoe size, then adjust for fit. The shoe should be snug like a sock, with toes flat and just reaching the end — never curled, and never with growing room. A too-big ballet shoe folds under the foot and makes balance harder, so resist the urge to size up for next year.
The Luna also comes in three widths — Narrow (N), Medium (M), and Wide (W) — which is a real advantage for little feet that don’t fit an average last.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper | 100% leather, soft and shape-conforming |
| Sole | Full suede sole — heel to toe |
| Lining | Breathable cotton |
| Elastic | Pre-sewn strap; elastic binding, no drawstring |
| Packaging | Resealable bag, 100% recycled and recyclable |
| SKU | V100C |
| Available color at August Muse | Ballet Pink |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe the leather upper with a soft, slightly damp cloth |
| Sole | Brush the suede sole gently to lift studio floor dust |
| Drying | Air dry at room temperature after sweaty classes |
| Do not | Machine wash, soak, or dry near a heater — leather will stiffen or warp |
| Note | Ballet shoes are for studio floors only — wearing them outside ruins the suede sole |
Sizing Guide — Capezio Child Luna (V100C)
| Detail | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Sizes available | Toddler 6 through Child 2.5, in half sizes |
| Widths | N (Narrow), M (Medium), W (Wide) — M is a standard fit |
| Starting point | Begin 2 sizes up from street shoe size (e.g., street 10 → try ballet 12) |
| Correct fit | Snug like a sock; toes flat, reaching the end without curling; no growing room |
This guidance is a starting point only, not a substitute for a fitting. Dance shoe sizing varies by style and by foot, and a shoe that fits wrong works against a young dancer. Bring your dancer into August Muse and we’ll fit both length and width in person — it takes ten minutes and gets it right the first time.
Best For
- A dancer’s very first ballet class — preschool through elementary
- Studios with a leather full-sole, ballet-pink dress code
- Building foot and arch strength in the first years of training
- Parents who want a ready-to-wear shoe with no sewing or drawstrings
- Narrow or wide little feet that need a width option, not just a length
Available at August Muse
The Capezio Luna Ballet Shoe – Child (V100C) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in Ballet Pink, sizes Toddler 6 through Child 2.5 in three widths. Stop in for a professional fitting, or call ahead and we’ll set sizes aside to try.
