- Ships from US:
- 2 - 5 Business Days Delivery
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- 90 Days Returns Policy
- Shoe Type:
- Ghillies
■ These ghillies are made of 100% quality and soft suede leather, which ensures comfort and resistance to wear and tear, making these ghillies a long-time companion in your performance
■ Our Black Suede Sole Ghillies are ultra-flexible, which allows them to adapt to any foot while maintaining exceptional durability
■ Padded Cushion Insole- The extra padding in the insole provides an additional cushion to dancers who have to perform an intricate routine.
■ The flexible material, especially the suede sole, ensures that dancers can wear them comfortably right away without a lengthy break-in period
■ The leather upper is velvety soft, hugging the dancer’s feet like a second skin and allowing for greater confidence in performing the steps
The Black Suede Sole Ghillies by Rutherford Products are incredibly light, durable, and comfortable. You can wear them and hardly feel anything on their feet. Slip on a pair, and you will immediately notice the smooth and supple velvet leather. Some may mistake this suppleness for delicacy, but these shoes are built to last. The fine craftsmanship is evident in every detail—from the double stitching and side loops to the signature company stamp on the sole—signs of a quality product from a trusted name in the industry.
Rutherford Products is one of the leading manufacturers and retailers of Irish dancing shoes, accessories, and dancewear. The company pioneered the ultra-flexible soft shoes, the Black Suede Super-Flexi Jig Shoes. The technology has since been copied by other manufacturers in the industry today. Founded by John Rutherford over 40 years ago to create the best dance shoes for his competing children, the brand has since supplied footwear to renowned dancers such as Liam Harney, Michael Flatley, and Jean Butler of Riverdance fame.
The extra insole padding offers crucial support for dancers who perform aggressive routines. While it may not appear overly thick at first glance, its effectiveness is something you need to experience to truly appreciate.
Irish dance is known for its quick steps, swift movements, and most importantly – precise coordination. Dancers need lots of cardio to perform even a one-hour routine, executing stomps, kicks, skips, and jumps as part of their intricate choreography. The right footwear is essential to helping them perform at their best. Although Irish dances that require hard shoes such as the Treble Jig and the Hornpipes look very complex with all the feet movement, people think that Reels and Slip Jigs (which require soft shoes) are easier. This misconception is due to the fact that hard shoes make a loud sound when dancers tap or click them on the hard floor. As a result, the audience can follow the beat and imagine how fast the feet are moving. The reality is that soft shoes in Irish Dances are as intricate as hard shoes. Dancers need as much support as their hard shoe counterparts.
The cushion on the Black Suede Sole Ghillies delivers as promised. Dancers can perform for hours without experiencing discomfort or fatigue. The round-toe design will accommodate different types of feet, while the side loops will ensure the greatest fit and support. Unlike hard shoes, dancers don’t need to break in these Rutherford Shoes because of the very flexible material that a pair is made out of. They can buy the product off the shelf or online and start using the shoes right away.