Gallardo is a very respected name in Flamenco shoes. I had been wanting a pair of these for some time before I actually got them. If I had been smart, I would've checked into widths a bit more. Mine are a little narrow as a regular width. This is a very stiff shoe and takes a bit to break in. I like Flamenco shoes a bit tight, but until the leather started to break in and soften on these, my feet looked like two sausages stuffed into the shoes. Flamenco world lists them as a professional level shoe.
Quality: Excellent. The sole is stitched leather and the nails on the toe and heel are a professional quality. The leather takes a bit to break in. I expect to have these for a while.
Price: $180+
Fit: I take a 40, but even with liking a tight shoe, I would probably go to a 41 next time.
Where to buy: www.freedusa.com if you want basic black, 2" heel, and regular width, www.flamenco-world.com if you would like a wider selection of colors, heel heights, and widths.
Customer service: I got mine from Freed. While they are friendly and knowledgeable, they are still mainly a ballet supplier. I would recommend Flamenco World. They accept Paypal, and the Customer Service is really good. Plus, the order form online is pretty extensive and offers a lot of options. I ordered several items at once from them and didn't find the shipping to take too long from Spain. I also felt their shipping rates were fairly comparable to what I pay here in the US, at least for what I ordered.
What I liked: Great shoe, very durable
What I didn't like: break-in time, width I purchased.
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