Capezio - Nicolini (European Pink) - Women's: FITTING INFORMATION: Women begin with shoe 3 sizes smaller than street shoes size. ; A Russian-style, tapered, feathered box pointe shoe. A flat, precision-perfect platform. A pre-arched, medium (#2) shank. Responsive, light box. Longer Vamp-1/4". Lower heel height-1/4". Shorter sole. Dance is an art form, a lifestyle and also and attitude. As Capezio looks towards the future, their commitment to dance remains stronger than ever.