Those who know me, know it's true: I don't usually go out of my way to get cute shoes. For the most part, I wear simple, comfy shoes, even (or especially?) for work. Seriously, I own two pairs of heels. Well, three, if you count my chunky-heeled boots.
But when it comes to flamenco shoes... Well, it would appear all bets are off. Sadly, flamenco shoes are considerably more expensive than [some] regular shoes. And, happily, they're a lot more more useful to me, more comfortable and bring a greater amount of joy and hours of wear than a regular cutesy pair of heels will never bring [to me].
Three pairs. I've bought three pairs of flamenco shoes. I didn't need three. I needed one. One basic, goes-with-everything, black pair. Well, I got that alright. Then there were the dark blue suede with the hourglass heel and the double straps (see picture below). And the secret longing for a pair with crossed straps. Well, the longing has been satisfied. I am now the proud owner of a pair of burgundy leather cross-strap, extra high heel flamenco shoes (regular heel = 5 cm; extra high = 7 cm). They're so comfy (seriously)! Because of the higher heel, I was a bit shocked at how comfortable they were when I tried them on. Anyway, they're lovely, they're mine and they're my first ever non-suede flamenco shoes. (I'd post a picture, but my camera battery is charging).
I'm shopped out now. (But never flamencoed-out! Or at least, not yet). I might still get myself some funky material to make a new dress, but other than that, I'm cut off. Otherwise, my credit card is going to self-destruct.
I'd love to see these shoes :) Hour glass heel? Come on, that rocks :)
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