Taking a litte spring break - we will not be shipping March 11 through 15. Any orders received in that time will ship out March 16. Thanks for your understanding! 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!