Most beginners underestimate the importance of the right shoes. It’s understandable: genuine flamenco shoes are hard to find, they’re
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By all means,
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I myself almost
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So, for those first couple of terms, what should you wear?

For your first lessons, don’t assume dance shoes are your best choice.

Thanks to the many Californians who’ve
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Although I’ve never examined a pair of Mexican dance shoes, I can understand why they would stand
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I’m often asked how to add
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If you
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On balance,
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How to
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Look at the heel. It should be between 3cm and 6cm (just over
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Check the sole. It should be good, thick rubber, to protect
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What is the material? Flamenco
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Now for the tacks. There should be a generous amount of them, on the tip of the toe and all over the heel (if not, you won’t get a good sound). If they are
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If the shoe passes these basic tests, it’s worth trying them on. Don’t assume that because a shoe is "your size", that it will automatically fit!

What Size Should I Buy?Dancers often
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Shoes that are too big can be even worse because they can cause injuries. If your foot is able to slide around inside the shoe, you’re more likely to go
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You want a shoe that fits snugly, with no gaps anywhere, but not so snug that it cramps your foot. Forget any advice you ever
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Walk around. Does the fastening (elastic, buckle)
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Try dancing a little. Do they feel good? A store which understands flamenco shoes
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Sound is one of the things you may have to
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Gallardo flamenco
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It’s quite meaningless to talk (as many do) about Gallardo shoes being "the
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With a flamenco shoe, all you want is for the leather or suede uppers to mold to your feet so you don’t get blisters. The only way to do that is to wear them. It’s
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