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- Phil LaDuca is the man behind the dance shoes that stars such as Beyoncé and Katy Perry have worn on stage, as well as the Radio City Rockettes. The shoes are designed to be comfortable, allowing a dancer to point and flex their feet, while also looking stylish and beautiful.
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How Dance Shoes Worn By The Rockettes Are Made
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Fun fact: my mom was the head of Broadway Dance Center when Mr. LaDuca was just an intern there. They remained friends, my father (a dance photographer) did photos for him. When I was born and my parents got divorced, I was often babysat by "Phil" (but Mr. LaDuca to me) because my dad would have a photo shoot and "not know what do with her". He used to have a store on 9th down in the 30's but now he moved to 48th (right down the block from my school actually!)
And I never really realized that he was a big deal until I was hanging out with some dancer friends and one girl was bragging about her *LaDucas*.
Anyways he's lovely and #hellskitchen
That is so cool! Do you still keep in contact with him?
Thats pretty dope. What was her reaction?
0:43 "Phil LaDuca is the mastermind behind these infamous shoes." That sounds insulting.
lmfao I thought I was the only one
If he goes out of business then we know who to blame.
My sister’s teacher turned down a Rockettes spot to teach at her high school because she loves kids more than dancing...now that’s dedication
She could have done the show then come back to teach?
Dancers are not treated very well. .
Why did she audition in the first place then? Just out of pure curiosity.
People say these things lol
@@bonks49k33 mabey she wanted to know if she was good enough at dancing
don't use "infamous" incorrectly
god damn this actually bothered me so much
was about to comment this as well
Thought it straight away.
Came immediately to comments for this reason. Stopped watching right after this word section by interviewer. God damn. "in·fa·mous Dictionary result for infamous
/ˈinfəməs/Submit
adjective
well known for some bad quality or deed.
"an infamous war criminal"
synonyms: notorious, disreputable, ill-famed, of ill-repute; More
wicked; abominable.
"the medical council disqualified him for infamous misconduct"
synonyms: abominable, outrageous, shocking, shameful, disgraceful, dishonorable, discreditable, unworthy, unprincipled, unscrupulous; More
HISTORICAL•LAW
(of a person) deprived of all or some citizens' rights as a consequence of conviction for a serious crime."
You mean coveted, or sought-after, NOT infamous. ugh.
I feel like so many people don’t realize what infamous means. I think they get their definitions mixed up with well known and wanted. Until just a couple years ago I didn’t know it meant famous for the wrong reason. However now I hear it in these types of videos and it makes me cringe a little.
Thanks so much for your comment! I was just getting ready to write the exact same comment! Well said- Coveted- NOT INFAMOUS! Man!!!
Yes I thought that meant well known also.
Florinda Lucero thank you !!!!!!! I remember getting hired at a new job with a younger boss at Jonathan Adler designs, and he had made a thousand flyers to our event and used the word infamous to describe out new fall line . I corrected him stating what the word infamous meant, and since that moment , he never cared for me . Go get a dictionary before you want to use fancy words.
Greatest of All Time? Yes! Infamous? No.
WE GET IT, THE SHOES AREN'T INFAMOUS
IKR LIKE STFU
When she says "infamous", I think she means "famous"...
Means the same thing tho
Like flammable an inflammable
@@mauriceestelle4619 infamous means it is famous in a bad way.
I think English was not her first language growing up, a lot of immigrants' kids talk that way because language is often bounced off of our surroundings and conversation with our close ones
Maurice Estelle flammable means it can catch on fire easily and inflammable means it is more fire resistant. they are not the same thing.
While I totally respect how great the product must be, the title of the video was how they are made. Yes, they did go through the process on how a custom designed shoe I done, they take didn't go into all that much detail on the process of the making of the shoe. Would have been nice to hear more details on how each piece is done and why to see just how much is put into the design and such.
My mom got to practice with the rockettes in high school, and that’s some of the most exhausting fun she’s had. She has drilled into me hard respect for them till this day! These women are stars! :)
"Come in diverse skin tones for dancers" shows poc dancers wearing white shoes
S Ace I think they were actually silvers, but yeah they could have used a better clip
Yeah they were silver but if you look at any other “nude” shoe that the Rockettes wear, they’re custom dyed to match each dancer
I had a pair of these (my "friend" stole them when she found out the brand) most comfortable heeled shoes ive ever worn.
Take it from your “friend” back! (I wouldve barged in her house to take it back lol), well u had good shoes
Its impressive that people can dance in these, I’ll probably trip and die the second I set my foot on the ground.
It’s so hard haha 😅
Actually, dancing shoes are a lot easier and more comfortable to dance in. So, you end up not tripping as often. 😉 💃🏻
Nada Mohamed you and me
I mean.. I don't need those shoes for that
I did at first but with practice it gets easier
But why are they infamous? Unless your word choice was just wrong
Those look so comfortable..
Paused the video to take a deep, calming breath after "infamous shoes"
Looking down in the comment section, I'm really glad everyone else is in agreement.
These shoes are absolutely gorgeous, but my concern is that they've made 3-inch heels the industry standard, instead of the 2-inch heels that were standard for 150 years.
The higher the heel, the more harmful it is for the back, joints, and muscles, because it throws the posture out of alignment. To compensate for the heel height, the chest must thrust forward, and the buttocks must thrust backwards. When you hear of dancers having to use ice-baths and physiotherapy, because of what they're doing in a show, there's something very wrong.
High heels were originally invented not for walking, but for horseback riding. The wealthy upper-classes then adopted them as a fashion statement: "We're so rich that we can wear these shoes because we don't NEED to walk."
Just remember, these shoes have a dancers flexibility to them so it still allows the foot to move freely and naturally while still being supported. Also, with a 3 inch heel, it allows for the flexibility to work with the shoe for toe pointing so its more supporting to the foot than a 2 inch.
If the shoes have a positive connotation with them (which they do), then they're famous, NOT infamous.
Bad connotation = infamous (FDR's quote, about Pearl Harbor: "This day shall go down in infamy.")
Thank you!!!
and this is a journalism company too, they should know that. I was about to say something haha
I was going to point this out.
@@stellaznm this company hires freelancers because they're cheap. Still, somebody should have proofed the script
I loved to see how these shoes are made, what a fantastic art shoemaking is, they look so pretty! But, I promise you, the Rockettes are not World famous at all as you say, I am afraid they are not, though I would love to see one of their shows!
@@marahjette3452 Ha, ha, ha, You wish! I am talking to the woman presenting this video who says, on second 0:19, ..."and the world famous Radio City Rockettes" (or that is what I understand she says). I am telling her that they are not world famous. Many USA celebrities, lots of them singers, actors... are famous all around the world, but not the Rockettes for sure, I guess they are well known in the USA but that fame hasn't transcended that far away.
Lmao, they are definitely known overseas. I’ve been to 16 countries btw.
Well that is your opinion however , since they started in the 1920s and pretty much have outlasted anything that was a considered as a professional dance troupe . We will have agree to disagree with you on that . Ohh stop complaining and being a Debbie Downer .
We will not get into a debate here about this and this our take on your biased opinion. Rockettes 2021 are back . Enjoy the magic 🎄
But…. nowhere exists except America 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@katesmyth4839 That is what they mistakenly think, I love America but there is a whole lot of world around it
These shoes seem so cool! I am a dancer myself. With those heels, I doubts I can even accomplish a simple jété with those!!!
Ikr!!
This is interesting, but can someone explain how exactly these are different from other heals? I watched the video but I was still confused as to what the shoe does or how it’s designed to do what they say. I’m not doubting, I just want the science and design behind it because that’s what fascinates me.
The Duka-guy said they were more comfortable. I can just imagine, they have a bigger heel to reduce injuries and they might have a layer in the skin colour of the dancer to make the shoe more comfortable while still having the look of an open cut shoe
LaDuca’s have a very flexible sole that allows dancers to move a lot more than with a traditional heel. The middle area of the sole allows the foot to be flexed and pointed very easily and the shoe molds to the dancers foot a lot more than with a traditional heel.
They ugly that’s all 👀😅🤪
@@avivabush2053 But how are they different from a different dance shoe? I get that they're different than streetwear, but there's a lot of companies making dance shoes, that are flexible and have leather soles for optimum grip/slip ratio, but why are these dance shoes so special?
@@MissySimpleM LaDucas are ten times more comfortable than other shoes. Also, it's actually a little more difficult to find quality soft-sole character shoes. Yet another plus is being able to order customized shoes for shows that match the costumes so well but still allow the same movement required for dancers.
Why on earth would you call these “infamous” shoes????????
These shoes are so beautiful. I’ve wanted a pair for years (and still do) and I don’t even dance or act Anymore.
Gurrrrrl. Infamous, really? And INSIDER pays you for this? Damn.
Honestly, having a framed picture of Liza Minnelli is a mood
You used the word infamous incorrectly.
@Insider - WOW!!!! This is incredibly amazing how tap shoes are made!!! What a craft and skill! You see them all the time and think they grow on trees! hahah LOL Thanks for posting! 🙂🙂🙂 👍
I wore LaDuca shoes at my wedding almost 9 years ago.
Take my money and send me a pair of these shoes !
Omg LaDucas are soooo much but are super pretty and perfect
I bought shoes directly from Phil twenty years ago! The La Duca shoe is the best. My husband gave me a gift certificate for the can can boot which I will need to have custom made on my right foot because of an ankle problem. Im so looking forward to the new boots that I love to dance in and also use for street wear.....they have a very slick look and I always get compliments on them!
I never liked dancing in heels...but a pair of these might change my mind. ❤👠❤
LaDuca Shoes are f**king GOAT!
I love those kind of heels
@Carrie Gebhard - Yes they are cute and remind of the 1920s 1930s flappers girls shoes of long ago! 🙂🙂🙂
I love my LaDuca! ❤️❤️
Viva Italia! 🇮🇹
Hi
Viva l'italia** -_-
@@tiazz_ Sai che si dice anche Viva Italia... Io lo sapevo che ci sono anche dei beches qua
@@beanbilli4027 Hi 😘
Italia is my name italia paris
I would love about 5 pairs of those shoes and 2 boots too please.
the 3 inch isn’t the standard, it all depends on the height of the dancer. i’m 5’6” and i wear a 2.5 because directors don’t want the female taller than the male. the 2.5 also helps me not look like a “taller girl” in a chorus
Abby Grace M. I’m 5’6 I wear the 3 inch heels
Sad the base is so expensive. But that is understandable.
I want them just for a dress shoe! I like the traditional looking heels,(max heel hight 2 1/2 though) , and they are impossible to find! And these sound so comfy! Most modern shoes hurt my feet.
These sound like they are made actually for your feet and not just boards you strap your feet too.
I like to square dance and tryed wearing a modest dress pump (not high, just maybe a 1 1/2 heel) had them for years. But my feet where talking. Believe it or not I found my well broken in fat baby boots the most comfortable, and they are well broken in. Definitely more comfortable to have shoes that move with your foot then hinder it's natural movements.
They’re still pricey, but you might want to look at American Duchess shoes. Their heels are usually around 2” and they’re centered more under the heel of the foot and feel much more stable than modern heel styles.
@@SkipperJane Thank you! I had never heard of that company before! Definitely going to check that out!
"We went to find out" they say... but why dont they just call them or research XD
because its more fun this way
I wish I could own a pair of LaDucas, but I could never afford them. 😔
Omg haha I thought I had infamous definition wrong for a second.
“infamous” was probably a mistake but the context was insulting to the creator
My question is how many shoes do they go through a year, especially the long term Broadway shows.
Ugh la ducas are BEAUTIFUL AHHHHHH
The video is very educational for kids. 😊❤😊❤😊
You guys are amazing lovely shoe 👠
Omg I’m a dancer and I want a pair of la duca’s so bad
I dance Mexican folklore and I wonder if these shoes can be used to dance folklorico! 🧐
Salvador Herrera if you get the hard sole Roxie’s I’m sure they will work
Damn, I want a pair but bruh, I'll probably have to starve myself before I could afford one.
Thanks for sharing the details of the product with us it was super cool to learn about this, I never knew how much went making something that seems so simple.
Stunning shoes
I'm pretty sure this is the second time (that I've seen) insider has used the word "infamous" incorrectly. Ouch
I guess we can say that they're now infamous for it.
Our dance studio made us wear laducas I have about 4 pairs myself
Better guard them well, I hear they get stolen
Do they know what the word "infamous" actually mean? 😂😂
When you see the Slippery Rock sweatshirt in the beginning 🤩🤩
Rip King Kong... I saw it on broadway and it was incredible
“Infamous” is a bad thing...
I would like to know if the Rockettes and other professional dancers break in their shoes the way professional ballet dancers do.
They do!
The process of breaking in shoes depends on the shoe and the individual dancer. I wouldn’t beat up a pair of jazz, tap, or canvas ballet slippers like we see with ballet pointe shoes. I had a pretty standard sized wide foot so I wouldn’t have to do much to any shoe I bought. It would take like a week or two of regular classes for me to break in new shoes. If they are brand new out of the box I would wear them for short periods of time around the house too. Especially if they were high heeled. If the shoes are real leather it does take a bit for the leather to warm, stretch, and mold to your feet. The rest is just normal shopping choices and maintenance like any regular shoe. Wearing tights and socks to prevent blisters, specific insoles, adjust the outer sole to increase or decrease traction on the floor/ ground, clean, moisturize the leather, switch out the laces to make them pretty, or easier to put on et cetera
You’ve misunderstood the word infamous.
Oh man i need a pair of grannie boots
I love the rockettes the shoes are so good
Should have done the story on the factory that actually makes them since all this guy does is draw up some sketches.
I love LaDuca dance shoes…I wish I could afford them. I had a great pair, years ago but they were stolen. I hope to get a new pair some day.
This is the second comment I have read where someone who owned these shoes had them stolen. It seems to me that they are quite valuable to people who are in the know, and they need to be guarded.
This is the second comment I have read where someone who owned these shoes had them stolen. It seems to me that they are quite valuable to people who are in the know, and they need to be guarded.
@@victoriadiesattheend.8478 they’re good shoes, unfortunately that makes them a target for theft.
I love my laducas!
Why is the narrator's intonation, pauses, and her narrating in general so forced
damn i can barely dance in my capezio 1.5-inch character shoes 😭
I thought pointe shoes were expensive dance shoes
I think they last longer tho
Phenomenal 😊
....... I wonder if peggy, Angelica or Eliza wore them...
They did
I wear those
I wonder if the Rockets have to pay for the shoes.
@Chonrie Lemieux - I think the Rockettes do have to pay for their tap shoes. 🙂🙂🙂
Dope
Geeze the music was so loud it made it hard to focus
Dance in heels? I can barely even walk in them!
Victoria Cagande welcome to a dancers world
I hste how female ballroom dancers, even on DWTS, have to dance in heels, very sexist.
LindaLuxable actually, we dance in heels because they actually help us dance. For example, in flamenco, a Spanish dance, we use heels to produce rhythm right from our feet. High heels are essential for some dances, such as flamenco, salsa, rumba, ballroom, foxtrot, and many others.
@@LindaLuxable heels also add to the overall line of the dancer in which it extends the foot to a graceful pointed toe. And shoes like ballroom heels and these LaDucas with their flexible soles lend to that ability to gracefully point the toe
Actually these shoes are very supportive. Making them easy to dance in. And depending on the dance more people wear the la duca boot which is even more supportive!
$215?! With this much work how are these not thousands of dollars?
Quiet already. Shoemaking is literally a dying art and this is an actual location in Manhattan that still MAKES SHOES. Are you trying to bankrupt everyone? $215 is the price for their off the rack shoes. Meaning, not custom! Not made to fit the individual! And THAT, and the fact that the place is still around, is what makes them basically shoe making royalty. So that $215 sort of doesn't exist, because if you want the *real* LaDuca shoe made for you, then you are looking at way more. They START there.
Thank You :)
Title: "how they're made"
The video: they design them then they make them. Out of materials. They cost money.
No actual info about how they're made.
Trade secret.
You should have them made in America.
0:46 "(...) the mastermind behind these infamous shoes"?!? Does she know the actual definition of "infamous"? As in it means "well known for something bad"? One would think these people who fancy themselves as reporters at least know the meaning of the words they use...
@Alexandra Ulrike Zahar - LOL indeed! 🤗 Words and their use are so important. Families are built or destroyed by use of correct or wrong words, nations rise and fall in like manner. Let's choose our words wisely and carefully. The Capezio tap shoes remind me of the 1920s, 1930s flappers of long ago. 🙂
They did not talk about why they are better for dancing. Not much technical detail. Not much content. More like an ad for the company. Humph
Duka is swahili means shop!
Hearing my Idol's name Katy Perry😍
I’m pretty sure no amateur dancer is wearing LaDuca’s
but did he do musical shoes, if so, the boots for heathers?
I have 4 pairs but I’m waiting for them to come out with the brown taps idk what is taking so long
I wonder if the break their shoes in like ballet dances , who beat the crap out their new pointe shoes
Rockettes Dance Shoes and How they are made
Cool
Fabiana you should know the difference between famous and infamous. You described DeLuca shoes as ‘infamous’. I only point this out because as a journalist words are important for describing items. And, to be honest, I used the word infamous incorrectly and was told by my bosses boss to know words before I speak them. Anyway, cool story.
im early , finally 💖💖
Yah "infamous" has a negative connotation. Probably an inappropriate use of that word in this case if you're trying to draw positive attention to the company.
Infamous means famous in a bad way -__-
Why are the shoes infamous???
And this is why I went with band. I can’t dance for shit.
Very interesting.
When does she say infamous? I am skipping around for it.
Mei Quinn around the beginning
0:43
Why are they infamous ahahahah
I'm sorry, but did she call the shoes infamous? Does she know what that means? I'm confused.
Why is this script so sparse and awkward? And just kind of lacking so much information? Not to mention the misuse of infamous??? What’s going on here??????
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