Trainning flamenco shoes (semiprofessional)

The Flamenco semiprofessional shoe is the footwear that the beginners in Flamenco dance opt for. .These Flamenco shoes are cheaper than the artisanal or professional ones, but they remain within the semi-professional range.  They also vary in material and quality.

How can we recognize a semi-professional quality shoe? As this is the most com...

The Flamenco semiprofessional shoe is the footwear that the beginners in Flamenco dance opt for. .These Flamenco shoes are cheaper than the artisanal or professional ones, but they remain within the semi-professional range.  They also vary in material and quality.

How can we recognize a semi-professional quality shoe? As this is the most common question our clients make, we leave a summary of the characteristics and qualities that should have a semi-professional quality shoe.

Origin: In TAMARA Flamenco we never work with footwear of an Asian origin and we do not advise anyone to consume dance shoes with this origin due to the poor quality of materials and incorrect assembly and production that cause the product to deteriorate quickly and makes the heels break or peel off easily.  In TAMARA, we consider that the best quality seal that a Flamenco shoe can have is the "Made in Spain” seal.  No one will manufacture a Flamenco shoe, product originating in our land, with the same quality and professionalism of a shop or factory in Spain.

Materials: The most recommended materials will always be cowhide or suede.  It is certain that plastic, fabric or imitation buckskin are completely disregarded, which in the short term will cause wounds, chafing and excessive sweating of the feet.

Material quality: the softer and flexible the suede or leather, the better the quality of the leather and it will be easier to mold.  TAMARA Flamenco advises to disregard shoes with leather that is too rigid or harsh because they are difficult to mold.

Inner pad: If it has an interior pad, this will make the shoe more convenient and comfortable for the feet because it will cushion the foot against the ground.  It is important that the pad is made out of leather with a proper foot perspiration.

The heel: A wooden heel, will have a better sound than a plastic one. This quality is also very important if we want a good sound in our flamenco shoe.

The fastening method:  A strap will always be better that an elastic. The economic difference is small and the belt keeps in place the grip of the instep in order to avoid our foot to separate itself from the dancing shoe.  It is very important that the strap is made of leather or suede to avoid cuts or wounds that may eventually may be caused by a plastic strap.