We’ve had some successful shoe excursions in abroad. At La Manual Alpargatera in Barcelona, Spain we found espadrilles that are so comfortable you can hike around Montserrat monastery in them. In Helsinki, Finland we discovered quirky sneakers by Minna Parikka decorated with everything from rubber duckies to dazzling sequins. Our new favorite hunting ground for cool kicks is Buenos Aires, Argentina. Gretaflora is one of the high heel boutiques in the the swanky Recoleta neighborhood that is worth checking out.

A photo of lovely strappy red and pink tango high heels at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and stiletto shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Red Hot Heels – A Pair of Strappy Tango Stilettos at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


Buenos Aires should be a no brainer as far as epic shoe shopping is concerned. Argentina is the birthplace of tango, so of course it ought to be a wonderful place for finding amazing shoes. Shoes in Argentina aren’t just show ponies, they’re made to move. Flexible soles, varying heel heights and strong support are just a few of the features you’ll find in tango shoes.

A photo of lovely Clementina champagne flower tango stilettos at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and high heel shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Liquid Gold – Clementina Champagne Tango Shoes at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


Argentinian designers Greta Santolalla and Florencia Méndez Christie have been crafting cheery hued heels at Gretaflora since 2003.

A photo of black wedge platform high heels at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and stiletto shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Social Media Platform – Casual Black Wedges on Display at the Gretaflora Tango Shoe Store in Buenos Aires, Argentina


In addition to legit tango shoes for women, they also make handmade dance shoes for men, casual options for women and high heels for weddings.

A photo of a wall full of clip on high heel flower accessories at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and high heel shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Budding Genius – A Wall Full of Clip On Shoe Accessories at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


One of our favorite things about Gretaflora was spying the wall full of shoe accessories behind the cash register.

Clearly we have a passion for all things fashion. Curious about some of the other crazy heels and shoe boutiques we’ve discovered around the globe? Here are a few of our favorite shoe finds in the world.


For $450.00 Argentine pesos (or about $10.00) you can bling out your shoes to your heart’s desire.

A photo of clip on high heel accessories in the shape of flowers and bows at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and high heel shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Best Buds – Flower and Bow Tango Shoe Accessories at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


The bows and floral designs work similarly to clip on earrings. You can mix and match the designs, place them on the front of shoes or strategically pop them on an ankle strap.

A photo of eye catching black tango high heels with flowers on them at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and stiletto shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Black Magic – Handmade Petrona Black Tango Shoes at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


We loved that in a matter of seconds (and for a significantly lower cost than investing in a new pair of heels) you can give your shoes a whole new vibe.

A photo of pretty black and white Clementina tango high heels at the GretaFlora shoe shop in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If you're interested in fashion and stiletto shopping in Buenos Aires, this is one boutique you won't want to miss. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
New Kicks on the Block – Black and White Clementina Tango Shoes at Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


Gretaflora ships internationally via its website, so you can get your hands on their hot heels without hopping a flight to the tango capital of the world.

A photo of the front door to GretaFlora, a tango shoe store in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The photo is of the exterior / is an outside street view shot of the high heel specialty boutique. Photo Courtesy of FoodWaterShoes
Gretaflora in Buenos Aires, Argentina


Gretaflora
Address: Uruguay 1295
C1016ACE Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hours: Monday Through Friday 11:00am to 8:00pm, Saturday 11:00am to 2:00pm
Phone: (54 11) 4811-8249
Email: info@gretaflora.com
Pricing (All in Argentine Pesos): Tango High Heels $2,950.00 to $6,950.00, Bridal Shoes $3,500.00 to $7,500.00, Shoes for Men $4,950.00


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