Shoes - Page 2

da Sage · 06-01-2008, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gisela

we have talcum powder in our studio, to step in. Makes it easier when practicing turns.

Doesn't that muck up the floor, or the suede soles of dance shoes? I have no experience with talc in dance, but it seems...messy.

adiemus · 06-02-2008, 03:20 AM

I've wondered about khussa shoes - has anyone tried them?

Gia al Qamar · 06-02-2008, 01:53 PM

I may have. If these are authentic Indian mojari, they're made with vegetable tanned animal hydes and they are SUPER stiff and uncomfortable...I'd pass on them...
HOWEVER...if these are made to look like the real thing and are made from cloth, get em! I found 4 pair in gorgeous colors one year at a trendy boutique and I wear them often...they're gorgeous and dance well! The 'real' tanned leather shoes take ages to break in...
Gia

adiemus · 06-03-2008, 02:22 AM

Thanks for that Gia - I had heard that they take a while to break in and you have to walk around wearing wet socks in them until they shape to your foot.

jenc · 06-03-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by adiemus

Thanks for that Gia - I had heard that they take a while to break in and you have to walk around wearing wet socks in them until they shape to your foot.

Lovely!! athlete's foot anyone!!!

adiemus · 06-03-2008, 07:16 AM

yum yum!! and I'm definitely no athlete - must be bellydancers foot!

Gia al Qamar · 06-03-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by adiemus

Thanks for that Gia - I had heard that they take a while to break in and you have to walk around wearing wet socks in them until they shape to your foot.

Yes...they do...and they will...but even after, they are SUPER INFLEXIBLE and not what I'd recommend to dance in.
BUT...do not dispair! If you have any trendy girl's clothing store near you, (we have Mandees, Joyce Leslie here) many of the ballet-flat shoes have this kind of decoration and stand in VERY well for outdoor dance shoes!!!
Gia

adiemus · 06-03-2008, 08:21 PM

hmmm, no I haven't seen any in our stores... I think it's high time I had a shopping excursion to Melbourne - shopping mecca to us kiwi girls!

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Gia al Qamar Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ New Jersey Posts: 404	I may have. If these are authentic Indian mojari, they're made with vegetable tanned animal hydes and they are SUPER stiff and uncomfortable...I'd pass on them... HOWEVER...if these are made to look like the real thing and are made from cloth, get em! I found 4 pair in gorgeous colors one year at a trendy boutique and I wear them often...they're gorgeous and dance well! The 'real' tanned leather shoes take ages to break in... Gia Last edited by Gia al Qamar; 06-02-2008 at 01:55 PM. Reason: oh...spelling...

06-03-2008, 02:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 970	Thanks for that Gia - I had heard that they take a while to break in and you have to walk around wearing wet socks in them until they shape to your foot. __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

06-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#16 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 970	yum yum!! and I'm definitely no athlete - must be bellydancers foot! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)

06-03-2008, 08:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
adiemus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posts: 970	hmmm, no I haven't seen any in our stores... I think it's high time I had a shopping excursion to Melbourne - shopping mecca to us kiwi girls! __________________ He wahine, he taonga- Every woman is a treasure(Maori proverb)