Carmen Sambista

A classic twist on a darling Carmen platform style! We love the 3 knotted details and the super shiny smooth gold material! Perfect for samba day or night! 

On our blog we wrote a brief history of Samba Platforms that we are sure you will enjoy!

https://www.brazilcarnivalshop.com/blogs/news/the-history-of-samba-platform-shoes

• Please refer to the link below on our website to select your Brazil Shoe size. Brazil and European sizes are not the same. If you have a wide, large, narrow or unusual feet you must advise us.
• https://www.brazilcarnivalshop.com/pages/what-is-my-brazil-shoe-size
• Leather interior
• Cushioned insoles
• Block heel 
• Hand made in Brazil 
• If you need specific anti slip rubber soles, we can make it, please notate the order. They have grooves at the bottom.
• Generally speaking the sole are made by what we call in Rio "neolite" soles. They are anti slip but you can still dance well in them indoors or outdoors. 

About the shoemaker: Our cobbler has been servicing the local samba schools with the highest quality and dedication. He works alone with a very small staff and each pair is handcrafted with love and care. He understands exactly what the dancers needs; what they like and dislike in samba shoes. His shoes are worn by all the flag bearers couples, drum queens, divas and passistas of samba schools. In Rio Carnival parade, his shoes are the most used by all the samba communities in Rio. Our shoes have traveled and have been tested all around the world by professional samba dancers

This is not  leather, but holds many years. The base is firm and comfortable. Very sturdy. Our shoes are hand made and it takes up to 30 days to be shipped. This means that it takes 30 business days to hand make the shoes. We might be able to make shoes quicker when the demand for samba shoes are not so high, off season. Occasionally we will run into small delays, like delays of materials being shipped, employee sick days, short staffed, weather problems such as severe heat or rain. These are common problems that naturally will delay your order. We do advise when this happens, very rarely but it might happen. So, please plan accordingly. Please note that you will only see your pair of shoes around one month in a half from the order date (manufacturing plus shipment) If we have them in stock they are shipped right away and you will see them in up to 12-15 days, sometimes less. 

If you have a specific due date for a show or a venue, please keep in mind that these are hand made and at times the delivery can be quicker than expected or slower. Most of the shoes of this vendor does not take more than 30 business days to be made. In average around 25 days. Please allow enough time time to buy your shoes and keep shipping time in mind.

We DO NOT accept returns if your shoes arrived after the estimated shipping time given by our post office. Most shipping delays can be caused by strikes, weather condition, or it can locally be held at your local customs office. For that reason, plan ahead. Please note we do have many styles that are READY TO BE SHIPPED, consult with us prior !

We do accept returns for size exchange, however the client pays for shipping both ways.

All returns must be made within 5 days of received shipment, unused and shipped to us at our USA office. If you did not use your shoes right away and you have a complain months later we will NOT accept returns or exchange. You should be able to try your shoes right away in a carpeted floor, dance a bit with it and let us know your thoughts on the heel, the comfort and grip.