What tango shoes should beginners wear?

For people starting their tango journey, one of their first questions is what tango shoes should beginners wear? Thus begins for them a whole new relationship with their feet and shoes! For years, we have helped many people new to tango find the right shoes for them, so we have some tips to share. […]
Where to find men’s tango shoes in London?

Many people asked us where to find men’s tango shoes in London, so we decided to make our own! It is available for sale online or in person from our London studio. Named after a famous barrio in Buenos Aires mentioned in many tangos (here is one of our favourites – El Yacare), it has […]
Our Argentine Tango shoes on Strictly Come Dancing

As seen on… BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Did you watch the Argentine Tango from week five? Beautiful AJ Odudu wore our style Jamas Retornaras in her Argentine Tango performance with Kai Widdrington on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. If you are not familiar with the TV show, Strictly Come Dancing (also known as Strictly) is a […]
4 must-follow Argentine tango IG accounts

We’ll confess, we’ve been spending a bit more time than usual on social media lately. Apart from designing Argentine tango shoes for women, we’ve also been scrolling a lot. Perhaps more time than we would like to admit. However, on the bright side, we’ve discovered some really cool Instagram accounts to follow if you love […]
What’s our favourite Argentine tango shoe?

What’s our favourite tango shoe and why? Founder and designer, Elena, explains “Yuyo Brujo” is her favourite dance shoe from all the ones she has designed. The inspiration The style we call “Yuyo Brujo” is actually the first design of tango shoes that I draw. I had this idea of a distinctive shape on the […]
December Gift Guide – Your dream tango outfit

Our December Gift Guide continues to focus independent makers and small businesses. Some from the UK but also from further afield. This is our suggestion for a fantastic festive tango outfit from head to toe. The Staple Tango Dress Coleccion Berlin is one of our favourite tango clothing brands. High quality tango tango outfits made in […]
November Gift Guide – More than tango shoes

Our November Gift Guide focuses on independent local makers in the UK. We have met some amazing artists and makers along the way and we think they deserve a big shout out. Here at Yuyo Brujo we always appreciate the craft and care that goes into beautiful things and the following creators won’t disappoint you. […]
How easy is it to buy tango shoes for women online?

How easy is it to buy tango shoes online with us? From my own experience as a dancer, I have bought many shoes for Argentine tango during the years. And I know how frustrating this can be. I ended up with so many pairs of shoes that I couldn’t wear! The key to buying shoes […]
Is Argentine tango a form of meditation?

Lately, I’ve been looking for new ways to relax. With all the mess around us it’s no surprise that we’re all struggling a bit to keep sane. And since this winter will probably feel long, I made a commitment to resume taking online tango classes (bring on those red tango shoes!) and signed up to […]
How To Find The Perfect Fit Tango Shoe (Even If It’s Your First Pair)

No matter where you are in your tango journey, how to find the perfect fit tango shoe can be an arduous task. Most people receive very little education about understanding their feet and sizing them properly. In fact, a lot of research suggests more than 60% of people do not wear correctly sized footwear in […]