All dancers learn soft shoe dances first. Once Beginner dancers are able to dance their Jig and Reel to the music from memory, we will invite them to add a hard shoe class.

 

New Irish Dance shoes may be purchased locally at Head to Toe Dancewear in Kirkwood or On Pointe Dancewear in South County. If you are unsure what size your dancer needs, this is a great option since they will size your dancer for you (tell them you dance with MT).  Sometimes there are shoe vendors at local feises where you can try on shoes there. If you know what size your dancer will need you may order them from an online store. 

 

Used shoes may be found in our Facebook group for MT Parents that are reselling any Irish Dance related items. You can join this group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/466137794184301/?ref=share

 

Sizing: Irish Dance shoes are typically sold in UK shoe sizing. It is recommended to size down 1-2 sizes from your dancer’s street shoe size. (If your dancer is a size 4 in tennis shoes, order a size 2 in Irish dance shoes)

 

Shoe Recommendations:

Beginner Soft Shoes (Girls): https://www.irishshoes.com/rutherford-rutherford-reel.html

Soft Shoes (Boys): https://www.irishshoes.com/boys-split-sole-jazz-shoe-w-soundblaster-heel.html

Soft Shoes (Girls): https://www.irishshoes.com/soft-shoes/hulluchan/hugs-h5/

Hard Shoes: https://feisfayre.com/shop/footwear/flexi-pro/