Discover the Best in Irish Dancing Shoes - For passionate Irish dancers seeking the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style, The Aoife - Irish Dancing Pump by Inishfree is your ultimate choice. This award-winning pumps is meticulously designed to meet the needs of both beginner and advanced dancers, offering unparalleled support and an exceptional fit.

Why Choose the Aoife Irish Dancing Pumps?

Unrivalled Fit & Flexibility

• Engineered for a snug, secure fit that molds to your foot like a second skin.
• Features a unique pre-arched structure that provides exceptional support for a professional, pointed toe line.
• The short split suede sole increases arch exposure and encourages clean lines, ideal for competitive and performance settings.

Performance-Ready Comfort

• No break-in period required — soft, flexible construction ensures immediate comfort.
• Cushioned with high-impact medical-grade Poron® insoles, absorbing over 90% of shock to protect your knees, hips, and joints.
• Breathable and supportive for extended practice sessions or performance days.

Premium Quality Materials

• Full-grain leather upper delivers a professional look and long-lasting wear.
• Durable black suede split sole offers the perfect balance of grip and glide.

Secure, Stay-Put Fit

• Designed with elastic side loops and extra eyelets for added hold and support.
• Prevents slipping and keeps the pump firmly in place during dynamic movements.

Perfect For:

• Competitive Irish dancers
• Advanced performers needing precision and secure fit
• Beginners looking for professional-grade support
• Dancers performing on stage or training long hours

Fabric: Full-grain leather upper + black suede split sole
Insole: Poron® dual-layer cushioning
Sole Type: Short split sole for greater flexibility

Fit: For a perfect fit we advice to come to store and be fitted professionally.
Please Read HOW TO FIT for size advice.
Fit: Snug – designed to stretch and conform to your foot

Inspect Regularly: Check the black suede split sole for any signs of wear or damage. Addressing minor issues early can prevent more significant problems later.
Cleaning the Suede: Use a suede brush to remove dirt and restore the nap of the suede. Be gentle to avoid damaging the material.
Dry After Use: Allow the high-impact medical "Poron" insole to dry completely after each use.
Avoid Excessive Moisture: Do not soak the insoles or expose them to excessive moisture.

While we strive to ensure you get the correct size, we cannot guarantee a perfect fit for everyone. Here's why:

1. Unique Foot Shapes
The shape of a dancer's foot is as unique as a fingerprint. Two dancers with same foot length may still require different sizes, even in the same pumps. This is because the other dimensions of the foot vary significantly:

2. Width and Arch: One dancer might have a wide foot or a higher arch, while another might have flat feet or a high instep.

3. Pump Structure: Unlike regular shoes, pumps or ghillies wrap around the foot without a solid fixed sole, making these factors crucial for a proper fit.

4. Personal Fit Preferences
Additionally, dancers have different fit preferences based on their dancing habits:
Comfort Fit: Some dancers - especially beginners, prefer a comfortable fit from the first wear (we recommend half to full size up from your usuall shoe size)
Tight Fit: Others, who dance intensively several times a week, might choose pumps that are extremely tight initially, knowing they will stretch with use. (we recommend 1 size down from your regural shoe size)

Our Recommendations
If you have uniquely shaped feet, we recommend ordering a few pairs around the length you measured and returning any that do not fit. This approach saves time and reduces the cost of returning single pairs.

Additionally, we suggest showing your dance teacher your preferred fit before returning the unwanted pairs, so they can approve your choice.