Ryan & O'Donnel Collection Irish Diamond Print Pump Elevate your dance game with our shock-absorbing insoles, cutting rebound shock by up to 98% for joint protection and extended performance. Crafted from premium leather for maximum flexibility and style, our seam-free design ensures no friction burns while showcasing perfect points. Get an extra secure fit with loop lacing side panels for added support and precision. Irish Gel Pump Step into tradition with our Authentic Irish Dance Pumps, tailored for the finest performances. Meticulously crafted from genuine leather, these pumps boast durability and flexibility for the perfect balance of style and substance. With a suede split sole offering exceptional traction and freedom of movement, every step feels effortless. Experience lasting comfort with the built-in shock-absorbing insole, ideal for those long dance sessions. Plus, receive a complimentary cotton shoe bag for hassle-free storage and transport. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned performer, these pumps cater to dancers of all levels, ensuring each performance is nothing short of exceptional. Irish Classic Hard Shoe Introducing our Classic Irish Dance Hard Shoe, crafted for excellence in every step. Featuring a sleek flexible suede sole, with a sports padded heel cuff, ensuring blister prevention for uninterrupted performances. Designed with one-piece symmetric heels and tips, dancers experience improved balance and posture, complemented by squared-off tips that aid in toe stands. These shoes empower dancers to achieve higher kicks while minimizing fatigue. With the new interlocking heel attachment, and a padded and cushioned insole for optimal comfort, this hard shoe is your ultimate companion for every Irish dancer. Irish Deluxe Hard Shoe Introducing our revolutionary hard shoe, designed for dancers who value time and performance. Say goodbye to the 'break-in' period with these shoes, as they are stage-ready straight out of the box. Featuring heel and tips crafted from ultra-lightweight composite material, complete with a large 'Toe Stand' square at the front and 'Echo Chambers' in the heel piece, ensuring exceptional tone and depth of sound. The black flexible suede sole and sports padded heel clip minimize blisters by reducing stitched seams, while lightweight materials throughout manufacturing significantly decrease fatigue. Plus, with a compound shock-absorbing membrane insole, long-term dancing impacts are cushioned for ultimate comfort and endurance. Ryan & O'Donnel The Home of Irish Dance Ryan & O'Donnell Discover the finest Irish dancing shoes from Ryan & O'Donnell in our collection. While commonly known as jig shoes, they're also referred to as heavy shoes, hard shoes, treble shoes, and even Riverdance shoes. If you're in search of the perfect pair, look no further. Say goodbye to the old hassles of breaking in new hard shoes – no more stuffing them under the sofa, enduring weeks or months of discomfort, spending a fortune on blister plasters, resorting to chemicals for softening, clamping them, or even recruiting your mum as a shoe-wearer! Experience unparalleled convenience with out-of-the-box flexibility, slipper-like comfort, incredible sound, and 25% lighter shoes, featuring shock absorbing insole. Our patent-pending construction techniques ensure durability, enhanced sound quality, lightweight design, and the absence of unsightly screws. Using advanced technology for the heel and toe tips and introducing a patent-pending honeycomb technique, our shoes stand as the lightest on the market, providing dancers with unmatched performance and comfort. Technical Specifications Anti-Shock Insoles Our shock-absorbing insoles provide an impressive up to 98% reduction of rebound shock and maintain this efficiency throughout their approximate 2-year lifespan. The thinness of the material allows it to seamlessly replace the regular inner sole without sacrificing feeling or flexibility. Moreover, by being lasted into the shoe during production, it ensures minimal movement underfoot while dancing, eliminating the need for an additional insole and enhancing stability and comfort for dancers. Enhanced Sound Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we've crafted our heel and toe tips so they're not just solid but have echo chambers offering a sharper, crisper sound that enhances your performance. Plus our meticulous moulding process, you can trust that each tip and heel is perfectly symmetric, guaranteeing consistent sound production every time you dance. Flex Tech Prioritizing flexibility, comfort, and essential foot support, our hard shoe boasts a slightly higher fit with 5 eyelets resembling a running shoe, ensuring enhanced security and support. Designed for immediate flexibility out of the box, there's no need for weeks of breaking in. Simply purchase and wear, experiencing instant comfort and protection against injuries. Featherlight Professional athletes are increasingly opting for lightweight footwear due to its proven performance-enhancing benefits. Our shoes stand out as the lightest in the market, thanks to our patented honeycomb technology in the heel and toe tips. This transforms the tips and heels from heavy solid blocks into lighter, more responsive components. Additionally, our upper shoe construction minimizes stitching and utilizes finer yet more durable leather, ensuring a solid yet flexible design.