Shoelaces are the kind of thing you normally never have to put much thought into- they come with the shoe and you only have to replace them if they break, which almost never happens, right? This can make it a bit surprising to see vendors carrying whole displays of replacement laces for Irish dance shoes, and even more so when there are so … [Read more...]
How Do I Break In Irish Dance Shoes?
Irish dance shoes need to be broken in. It’s an important part of the process of getting new shoes, and not doing it can cause a lot of problems with blisters and sore feet. We hear a lot of people asking about how to break in their shoes, as well as a lot of... interesting stories about things people have done to try and break shoes in … [Read more...]
How Do I Know What Size Irish Dance Shoes To Get?
Irish dance shoes are the most important piece of gear for the sport. That’s why it’s so important to make sure they fit right. Everyone has heard horror stories of loose shoes causing blisters or, worse, flying off in the middle of a kick. On the other hand, having them too tight can also result in them falling off if the … [Read more...]
Which socks are right for my Irish Dancer?
There are so many types of socks for Irish Dance! How do I tell which type is right for my dancer? This is something that a lot of people ask themselves, when they’re starting out in Irish dance. It's an important question, because socks are one of the most important pieces of an Irish dance costume! Getting the right pair can help you reduce … [Read more...]
When do I need new hard shoes? Four reasons to purchase new Irish Dance jig shoes, heavies, or hard shoes.
1. Seems obvious, but the first reason you would need new hard shoes is if your current hard shoes no longer fit. After a long time of not wearing your hard shoes (from Spring or Summer break, or say, a global pandemic that shuts dance studios down for months on end...), you might put your hard shoes on and think, "Yowzer! These shoes are too … [Read more...]