Irish Dance Shoes; The Broga Rince Selection

Irish Dance Shoes come in two distinctly different carieties, hard-soled and soft-soled.

• Soft Shoes (Pumps)
  Similar to ballet shoes in many respects, pumps are used for four basic dances: The Reel, The Light Jig, The Single Jig and the Slip Jig. The main distinction between men’s and women’s soft shoes is that men’s have heels, whilst women’s do not.
• Hard Shoes
  These are the shoes used in such shows as ‘Riverdance’ and ‘Lord of the Dance’
  The distinctive noise which everyone knows and loves is made by a small piece of wood attached to the shoe’s toe.

Soft and Hard Soled Irish Dance Shoes delivered straight to you:

Broga Rince are proud to present you with our selection of finest quality Irish Dance Shoes by Antonio Pacelli and Halmor.

Also Available:

Poodle Socks: small, medium and large
Price $6.00 per pair
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Shoe Buckles
Price $10.00 per pair
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Caring for your Irish Dance Shoes

Never Use A Liquid Polish
Liquid products will (under certain circumstances) aid the drying process and increase the risk of damage.
To keep your Irish Dance Shoes in perfect condition, be sure to use a wax based polish.

Take Care When Storing Your Shoes
If you store your shoes in a hot, dry environment, you are actually aiding the drying process.
Similarly, never drench them during cleaning; a damp cloth is more than enough.

Always Buy Quality
If your shoes are of a high quality with leather insoles, you are helping your feet to breathe and reduces sweating. Since perspiration contains salt (which dries the leather) this also helps to increase your shoe’s durability.

Preserve Your Shoes
Using a product such as ‘Hide Food’ will keep the leather soft & supple, whilst at the same time preserving it.

Take Care With Your Laces
Repeatedly having to force your foot into a fully-laced shoe can cause major damage to the stiffened heel, so be sure to un-lace them after each wear.
Furthermore, be sure to use a shoehorn if your Irish Dance Shoes are tight, as ‘fidgeting’ your way into your shoe will inevitably cause major damage over time.

Avoid Personal Injury
It may seem like common sense, but dancing on surfaces not designed for the task (concrete, asphalt, etc.) will not only cause damage to your shoes, but can also result in personal discomfort or even long-term injuries.

Not Everyone Is The Same
Neither are their feet; so don’t lend your shoes to other dancers if you want to keep them in top condition.

Name Your Shoes
Of course we don’t mean giving your Irish Dance Shoes individual names; that would be silly.
But if you write your name on their soles you not only reduce the chances of them getting lost during repairs, but also another dancer accidentally using them.

Wear In Your Shoes
Before wearing your new Irish Dance Shoes to a feis (Competition) or class, be sure to wear them in around the house for at least two hours.

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