Ghillie Brogues
Thistle makes ghillie brogues today as they have always been made. Tough as nails but with a heart of gold. Not unlike the people for whom they’re named. We offer selected lines online, to view our extensive range of footwear...
Premium Made Footwear
Discover our expertly crafted selection of footwear, featuring Highland dance pumps, traditional ghillie brogues, and authentic Irish dance shoes.
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Shop our collection of premium ghillie brogues, highland dancing pumps and Gent's Shoes
A collection of shoes designed to make an impression at all your highland wear events, whether you are a Piper, Drummer, planning that outfit for your special event or dancing the Highland fling we have a shoe that is perfect for you. Thistle shoes is a Scottish family owned business and we are still handcrafting shoes in our factory based in Glenrothes.
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Highland Dance
Our dancing range is 100% hand crafted in Scotland and our manufacturing division has over 30 years experience in this specialist field. We use the highest grade leathers in our dance shoes, with soft leather for the uppers and the...
Irish Dance
All the benefits of our popular original revolutionary…….)
It’s not just another dance shoe…
Gone are the days of having to stuff your new hard shoes under the sofa, wear them around the house for weeks even months...
Loakes
The Loake family have been making traditional English shoes since 1880 with their premium grade Goodyear welted shoes continuing to be made in England. The Goodyear welted construction for which Loake are renowned for is an intricate process with origins...
Time-tested shoemaking craftsman
Thistle shoes are made with the skills and crafts of old. We use the finest leathers that we can find for durability, flexibility and, of course, smartness. We stitch the soles to the uppers and use brass nails on the heels. There are faster and easier ways to make shoes but this is the way we find the best.
With a wee nod to modern technology
We use old crafts, indeed, but never let it be said that we’re shy of using modern technology. Not a bit. Tucked away in the sole of most of our shoes is a shock-absorber insole to provide maximum confort. You may not see it but, most pleasantly we think, you will notice it.
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Deluxe Irish Dance Hard Shoe: – Your perfect Jig shoes, treble shoes, Irish tap shoes, Irish tapper shoes or Irish dance clogs
Ryan & O’Donnell Deluxe Irish Dance Hard Shoe are handcrafted from the finest soft leathers offering supreme comfort and a…
Scottish Highland Dance Pumps – Highland Gold
Scottish Highland Dance Pumps Style - Highland Gold is our competition pump. This style has three fingers and is whole…
Classic Irish Dance Hard Shoes : – Your perfect Jig shoes, treble shoes, Irish tap shoes, Irish tapper shoes or Irish dance clogs
Ryan and O'Donnell create high-quality Irish dance hard shoes designed for modern dancers. Built for protection, support, and athletic performance,…
The Ghillie Boot (Style BB)
The Ghillie Boot is your go-to for rugged durability and timeless style. Built tough with a sturdy leather upper, slip-resistant…
Piper Ghillie Brogue (Style 7051P)
Piper Ghillie Brogue When it comes to crafting the perfect ghillie brogue for pipers, we understand that comfort and durability…
The Buckle Brogue ( Style 1239)
Buckle brogues are a perfect blend of style, tradition, and functionality. Their classic design, featuring detailed perforations and sturdy buckle…
Diamond Print Irish Dance Pumps: – Your Perfect Ghillies, Soft Shoes, Reel Shoes, or Light Shoes !
All the benefits of our popular original Irish dance pumps but features of the diamond print Irish dance pump are…
Original Irish Dance Pumps: – Your Perfect Ghillies, Soft Shoes, Reel Shoes, or Light Shoes !
The Original Insole Irish Dance Pumps are our most popular pump with its revolutionary gel insole pumps, Ideal for beginner…