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A '''flamenco shoe''' is a type of [[shoe]] worn by [[flamenco]] dancers. They are typically worn by female dancers, they are called flamenco heel |
A '''flamenco shoe''' is a type of [[shoe]] worn by [[flamenco]] dancers. They are typically worn by female dancers, they are called flamenco heel, often with [[traje de flamenca]] costumes. Male flamenco dancers traditionally wear short, heeled boots, although there are now some flamenco shoe styles available for men.<ref name="donq"/><ref name=”BBC”>{{cite web |url= http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21151350 |title=Why did men stop wearing high heels? - BBC News |first=William |last=Kremer |work=bbc.com |year=2017 |accessdate=April 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name=”shoeparts”>{{cite web|url=https://partsofashoe.com/parts-of-a-shoe/ |title=Twenty Parts of a Shoe |accessdate= June 19, 2017 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6rJxSIVT1 |archivedate=June 19, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="guardian-8apr2017">{{cite news|last1=Collig|first1=Pádraig|title=Canadian province makes it illegal to require women to wear high heels|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2017/apr/08/canadian-province-makes-it-illegal-to-require-women-to-wear-high-heels|accessdate=April 8, 2017|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|date=April 8, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Construction== |
==Construction== |
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Flamenco shoes constructed for dance generally have small nails embedded in the toe and heel to enhance the sound of the dancer's percussive footwork. The most common materials are leather and suede, although synthetic materials are also used in certain grades of shoes. Heel types can include "standard", "carrete" (curved), or "cubano" (short and thick) with a heel size generally ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm. Heels are often covered by the main material but may also be exposed wood. Fastenings may include elastic or leather straps, buckles, or laces.<ref>{{cite web|title=Flamenco shoes|url=http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/flamenco/flamenco-shoes.asp}}</ref> |
Flamenco shoes constructed for dance generally have small nails embedded in the toe and heel to enhance the sound of the dancer's percussive footwork. The most common materials are leather and suede, although synthetic materials are also used in certain grades of shoes. Heel types can include "standard", "carrete" (curved), or "cubano" (short and thick) with a heel size generally ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm. Heels are often covered by the main material but may also be exposed wood. Fastenings may include elastic or leather straps, buckles, or laces.<ref name="donq">{{cite web|title=Flamenco shoes|url=http://www.donquijote.org/culture/spain/flamenco/flamenco-shoes.asp}}</ref> |
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Many contemporary flamenco shoe manufacturers sell varying quality grades of shoes aimed at dancers from amateur to semi-professional and professional levels. Shoe grades may be named differently by different manufacturers. Professional-level shoes often have extra reinforcement and other enhancements for durability and sound quality. |
Many contemporary flamenco shoe manufacturers sell varying quality grades of shoes aimed at dancers from amateur to semi-professional and professional levels. Shoe grades may be named differently by different manufacturers. Professional-level shoes often have extra reinforcement and other enhancements for durability and sound quality. |
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A flamenco shoe is a type of shoe worn by flamenco dancers. They are typically worn by female dancers, they are called flamenco heel, often with traje de flamenca costumes. Male flamenco dancers traditionally wear short, heeled boots, although there are now some flamenco shoe styles available for men.[1][2][3][4]
Construction
Flamenco shoes constructed for dance generally have small nails embedded in the toe and heel to enhance the sound of the dancer's percussive footwork. The most common materials are leather and suede, although synthetic materials are also used in certain grades of shoes. Heel types can include "standard", "carrete" (curved), or "cubano" (short and thick) with a heel size generally ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm. Heels are often covered by the main material but may also be exposed wood. Fastenings may include elastic or leather straps, buckles, or laces.[1]
Many contemporary flamenco shoe manufacturers sell varying quality grades of shoes aimed at dancers from amateur to semi-professional and professional levels. Shoe grades may be named differently by different manufacturers. Professional-level shoes often have extra reinforcement and other enhancements for durability and sound quality.
Production
Historically, flamenco shoes were handcrafted in Spain. Today, there are still many Spanish workshops specializing in the production of flamenco shoes.
References
- ^ a b "Flamenco shoes".
- ^ Kremer, William (2017). "Why did men stop wearing high heels? - BBC News". bbc.com. Retrieved April 2, 2017.
- ^ "Twenty Parts of a Shoe". Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Collig, Pádraig (April 8, 2017). "Canadian province makes it illegal to require women to wear high heels". The Guardian. Retrieved April 8, 2017.