We're taking a little break - any orders received between June 15 and June 17 will not ship until June 18. Sorry for any inconvenience! Direct from Rio de Janeiro, these sexy shoes are built to withstand the rigors of samba dancing and parading. This is the exclusive shoe of the Lions of Batucada, the reknowned samba bateria from Portland, Oregon (USA). These shoes are very solid and will last through the toughest of stage shows and parades (think Carnaval!). Traditional Latin and ballroom style shoes can't handle this -- and cost well over $100! Now on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samba-Dance-Shoes