Capezio E-Series Jazz Slip On – Adult (EJ2) | Split Sole Leather
Ask for slip on jazz shoes at almost any studio in the country and someone will hand you the Capezio E-Series. It’s the brand’s best-selling jazz shoe for a plain reason: it does everything a jazz class asks — grips, pivots, points, cushions — without a single lace to manage. Soft leather where the shoe needs structure, stretch neoprene where the foot needs freedom, and padding where hard floors do their worst.
We recommend it across the board at August Muse: the teen adding jazz to her schedule, the teacher demonstrating six classes a day, and the adult joining a musical theater production who hasn’t bought a dance shoe in twenty years. It’s that kind of shoe.
What should slip on jazz shoes do well?
Stay on, first of all — a slip-on that gaps at the heel during a jump isn’t a convenience, it’s a hazard. The E-Series holds with a soft elastic topline at the Achilles and a non-slip heel counter that keeps the back of the shoe anchored. Second, it should move: the split sole and neoprene arch let the foot point and flex without the shoe fighting back or bunching under the arch. And third, it should protect — the foam-padded insole absorbs landings, and the EVA rubber sole patches give controlled grip that still releases cleanly on pirouettes.
Why do teachers and performers keep choosing this shoe?
Hours of wear. The absorbent cotton lining keeps the inside dry through a full day of teaching or a long rehearsal, the padding holds up to repetition, and the leather upper breaks in fast then keeps its shape. Jazz shoes live a harder life than ballet slippers — more grip, more impact, more hours — and the E-Series is built like Capezio knows it. This is also the same neoprene-arch idea our Hanami Leather ballet shoe uses: stretch exactly where the foot bends, structure everywhere else.
Black or Caramel?
Black is the default for jazz class, team requirements, and most dress codes. Caramel blends with tights or skin for musical theater and competition work, where the line of the leg matters more than the shoe. We stock both; if you’re performing, check what the production calls for before the fitting and we’ll match it.
Materials & Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper | Soft, durable leather with low-cut sides |
| Arch | Neoprene stretch arch — no bunching on point or flex |
| Sole | Split sole with EVA rubber patches; non-slip heel counter |
| Insole | Foam-padded for impact absorption |
| Lining | Absorbent cotton |
| Topline | Soft elastic at the Achilles — slip-on, no laces |
| SKU | EJ2 |
| Available colors at August Muse | Black, Caramel |
Care Instructions
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | Wipe the leather upper with a soft, slightly damp cloth |
| Drying | Air dry at room temperature after long days |
| Do not | Machine wash, soak, or dry near heat |
| Note | Indoor dance floors only — pavement grinds down the sole patches |
Sizing Guide — Capezio Adult E-Series (EJ2)
| Detail | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Starting point — women | Begin 1/2 size up from street shoe size |
| Starting point — men | Begin 2.5 sizes up from street shoe size |
| Widths | M (Medium), W (Wide) — choose Wide for a high instep |
| Correct fit | Snug with toes flat; heel locked against the counter, no gapping on relevé |
Jazz sizing is its own system — a half size up for women is much closer to street size than Capezio’s ballet shoes run, and men’s sizing jumps 2.5. Don’t carry a size over from any other shoe, even Capezio. The chart is a starting point; a fitting at August Muse takes minutes and checks heel hold, instep, and width all at once.
Best For
- Jazz classes at every level — the studio standard slip-on
- Dance teachers on their feet all day
- Musical theater and show choir performers (Caramel blends with tights)
- Quick changes in competition and recital lineups
- High-instep feet that fight laced jazz shoes — the Wide width solves it
Available at August Muse
The Capezio E-Series Jazz Slip On – Adult (EJ2) is available in store at August Muse in downtown Elizabethton, TN, in Black and Caramel, in Medium and Wide widths. Stop in for a fitting, or call ahead and we’ll have your size waiting.
