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Byline: Gaby Wood
Some say that dancers choose their partners by the quality of their shoes: If a woman has invested in proper tango shoes, it follows she is a serious dancer. I made the mistake of buying shoes before I could keep up with the opportunities they offered. But the purchase was irresistible-in my Arika Nerguiz heels my feet feel swaddled in the softest suede, my toes just visible beneath crescent-shaped cutouts of fabric. A specially designed smooth sole allows for a controlled pivot, and a delicate ankle strap prevents them from slipping off.
Tango shoes are so beautiful that a cult has built up around them. Devotees put their names on waiting lists for hotly anticipated deliveries from Argentina; a dancer's level of obsession can be measured by the levels of recherche chic ...