Tango shoes construction and materials

 How women’s tango shoes are structured.
All shoes have four components:

  1. a vamp (the part that covers the feet).
  2. an insole (the part that touches the feet).
  3. a tread (the bottom of the shoes).
  4. a heel.

The heel is attached to the sole with glue and nails.
Between the insole and the sole, there is a metal plate (a piece of metal) to support the arch (the metal plate is shorter in tango shoes compared to other dance shoes, to provide flexibility).
There is normally some padding on the top of the insole; however, in the tango shoes, this padding is thicker than in normal shoes, to offer more comfort.

The insole is attached to the sole with glue, however tango shoes it is further reinforced with nails to provide structural stability.

There are three types of soles:

  1. Suede soles for floors that are very smooth, suede will offer a better grip.
  2. Leather soles: for normal dance floors.
  3. Leather soles with rubber insert: for slippery floors (porcelain, marble, some types of hardwood).

Every pair of shoes may have the sole that the dancer prefers for his dancing style, or for different types of floors, the sole then should not protrude past the shoe (making a circle).

The vamps can be made of different materials:

  1. Leather: it is the toughest and lasts the longest; it softens well and is sculpted perfectly to the foot.
  2. Suede leather: it is very elastic, and is therefore more comfortable, but is not long lasting as leather.
  3. Velvet: very delicate, but not very elastic.
  4. Patent leather: The patent leather is strong enough even though it tends to stick to the other shoe. To avoid this type of problem, they can be lubricated with petroleum jelly or silicone spray so that the ointment can promote its non-stick properties.

Tango Shoes knows well the components of this type of shoes and was able to blend style, elegance and practicality in its models.

This is because it is well known that the tango would not be tango without beautiful shoes and, for the women, the heel is essential.
However, it is also well known that by wearing high heel shoes, there is a high price to be paid as the dancer’s health is affected. It must be noted that the body is a finely balanced instrument, and wearing inappropriate shoes can dramatically change this balance, potentially causing stress points in many areas on the body.
There are almost 100 common injuries affecting dancers. In order to avoid injuries related to the tango dance, or better yet, to minimize the likelihood of injury, Tango Shoes and you should always perform stretching exercises, in particular for the calves, before and after dancing.

About Tangolera shoes

Comfort “NO MORE PAIN ®”

We understand the feeling of heaviness and the swelling at the end of the Milonga that sometimes won’t allow us to fully appreciate an evening. The bother and discomfort caused by prolonged use of high heels can create actual spinal dysfunctions over time (back pain and even small contractures), knee problems (the stress on the knee increases by approximately 25%), calf and Achilles tendon (the use of heels shortens the calf muscles causing chronic contraction which places abnormal stress of the Achilles tendon causing heel pain) and, finally to the foot due to the increased forefoot pressure (up to 75% more).

We are very aware of this so years ago we decided to design and manufacture tango shoes that not only meet the important aesthetic requirements, but also prevent the pathologies mentioned above; shoes that take care of you and your lower limbs. This is how Tangolera shoes began; designed, tested and manufactured by professional tango dancers, the models are produced with innovative design and materials. We didn’t settle for materials already in use, we researched new materials … and we found them.

The unique plantar suspension “NO MORE PAIN ®” that is applied as standard to all women’s models allows you to dance without unduly straining the forefoot, it facilitates and improves circulation and, above all, its features remain unchanged over the years, so much so that the plantar suspension is guaranteed for shoe-life.

We didn’t forget appearance either and have, in recent years, initiated partnerships with fashion professionals in order to offer beautiful, attractive shoes that are also incredibly comfortable … but we aren’t satisfied yet! Our “Research & Development” department is constantly aiming to offer you comfortable, supple, light, long-lasting shoes that are better than any other product on the market.