I just got an order for a pair of Hot Peppers ballet shoes and when I tried to call in the order also found out they no longer exist. I knew Little Shoe Box was going our of business a while ago and they told me they were negotiating with a US company to take them over. Gino wouldn't give me any information until it was a done deal and all my efforts to contact him have been in vain.
I have found out, however, that Leatherworks has bought some of their 6" heel lasts and I can get most of the shoes on their web site with a 6" spike heel.
I sell ballet shoes and boots by Pleaser and will keep looking to see who can make the shoes Hot Peppers offered.
Please come visit my website Elegant Harlot Creations at
http://www.elegantharlot.com and if you don't see what you're looking for, please e-mail me and I'll see what I can do for you.
Regards
Sandy & Pamela