Corr's Economy Practice Irish Dance Ghillies

■ Our best-selling Irish ghillies from leading Irish dance accessories producer Corr's, intended for beginners and intermediate levels
■ Pre-arched instep technology for optimal foot support, preventing injury during practice & performance
■ Thicker genuine leather material to strengthen muscles and joints for improved foot control and stability
■ Designed with extra padding in the insock, especially on the ball of the foot to absorbs impact during moves
■ Elastic black suede sole that offers maximum flexibility helping dancers move with ease on concrete or wood surfaces

Every dancer starts somewhere, and for those taking their first steps into Irish dance, our best-selling Corr’s Economy/Practice Ghillie shoes from the Julian Wild collection are the perfect foundation.
While the pair is certainly pleasing to look at, the best features are invisible to the eye. The instep comes pre-arched, which ensures a snug fit. In simpler words, the shoes hug your feet just right to provide the best support possible and prevent injuries.
Corr’s was started by professional dancer Julian Wild who first launched a pair in the Spring of 2001. Since he worked for many years in the circuit, he designed shoes putting more premium on comfort and safety for the dancers.
One thing that gave him an edge over other professional dancers who launched their one line of Irish shoes is his pedigree. His godfather, Rodney Freed, was the owner of Freed’s Ballet Shoes while his father was a manufacturer and retailer of dancewear.
A common mistake that parents of aspiring dancers make is not investing in proper practice shoes. Novices of Irish dance often suffer from low arches and flat feet. Their default response is to tightly lace the shoes, thinking that it will give them a better arch. But it will only make them vulnerable to injuries.
Corr’s Economy/Practice Ghillie will provide more support. This will give the beginners more confidence to do higher arches. The extra padding on the insock, specifically on the balls of the feet, will enable them to do higher jumps without worrying about the landing because the cushion will absorb the shock.
The soft leather is also very deceiving. Our shoes are designed with thicker genuine leather to give more support, as well as work on those muscles to gain more strength. Strong muscles will allow the dancer to hold the arches longer.
It is typically not recommended to use hard shoes for beginners. They can do so when they have gained more experience in the field. The leather is also quite tough. The manufacturer spent a lot of money on research and development to come up with this material that is soft and durable at the same time. The leather and sole wouldn’t flatten over time, no matter how much you use the shoes as you hone your craft.
The black suede sole of these ghillies ensures the greatest flexibility, regardless of the routines, and whether or not the dancer practices on a concrete or wooden platform.
The narrower cut in the toe box is ideal for dancers with short or big toes. This is the result of many years of design and testing with actual professional dancers. With each feedback they give, it is back to the drawing board for the designers. The result is this set of Corr’s practice shoes.