http://duende.tribe.net/thread/d170fce0-d2fe-4335-beab-cde36c3d876b?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://duende.tribe.net/thread/d170fce0-d2fe-4335-beab-cde36c3d876b#41e06fdd-bb79-4b8f-b325-172d93ecc754 It depends on how much you want to spend, and whether at this point you feel like flamenco is for you. I bought my shoes from the Menkes store in NYC; the lady I spoke with was very helpful. Great pair; my second one was also from Menkes. Menkes shoes are made in Spain. There's a difference between semi-professional and professional shoes. I started off with the former. I have heard that the Miguelito brand from Mexico is ok for beginners. Good luck! Fri, 01 May 2009 15:33:10 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/d170fce0-d2fe-4335-beab-cde36c3d876b#41e06fdd-bb79-4b8f-b325-172d93ecc754 Diwata 2009-05-01T15:33:10Z http://duende.tribe.net/thread/d170fce0-d2fe-4335-beab-cde36c3d876b#c6393e81-e8e8-40bb-bdeb-261b3f6fe8fd What are the best beginner practice shoes? Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:45:29 GMT http://duende.tribe.net/thread/d170fce0-d2fe-4335-beab-cde36c3d876b#c6393e81-e8e8-40bb-bdeb-261b3f6fe8fd Bibia 2009-04-10T13:45:29Z