1888  Superglue and leather ....

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:46:15 -0700
From: Gary Fay <gtf_ctim@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Superglue and leather ....

Dancers,

I remember going to a swing class, the gentleman there
pulled out sneakers. I looked at the bottom and asked
what he had done ... he got some leather from michaels
and rubber cemented it to the soles of his sneakers,
ugly but comforable and effective ....

Gary
Leather or swede

Original Text ....
I can't fathom anyone trying to dance on shoes that
have rubber or plastic soles. At least...one pair of
well made shoes with leather sole and leather heel is
just what every tango dancer must have. I have several
pair of leather sole/heel shoes and boots, but always
favor my one old pair of Florsheim slipons that are
probably 15 yrs old, are rarely worn on the street,
and are still good for dancing!

I danced (tried to) with a lovely lady Monday nite who
was tripping all over herslf doing ochos and even
having difficulty with walking. She apologized
and said that she didn't have dance shoes. I looked.
What she was wearing would have made wonderful hiking
boots! Good grief! Don't you know? Get leather!!!