Men need quality and sexy tango shoes just like their female partners do.The basics of a high quality pair of tango shoes for men starts with the laces. Owning tango shoes that lace up will allow your foot more flexibilty and will be much more comfortable while dancing.
Always stick with a leather upper. Getting a pair of shoes with leather uppers, that are sized correctly, will give you a pair of shoes that will mold to your feet. Leather shoes will stretch and soften as you use them and will mold to your feet after you have broken them in. They will be as close to a custom pair of shoes that you can get without the added expense of having custom made shoes created for your feet.
Always get tango shoes with leather or suede soles. Leather and suede soles will allow your feet to glide and slide across the dance floor without getting stuck to the floor and putting your knees and ankles at a high risk of injury. Always stay away from rubber sold shoes when you are dancing. Even just for practice, rubber soled shoes are dangerous.
Pay attention to your heel height as well. At a minimum the height of your heels should be three quarters of an inch and at most they should be an inch and a half. Of course heel height is completely a personal preference, so try a few different heights and see which suits you and your dance costumes the best.