highland dance pump

Scottish Highland Dance Pump Style -Iona

Scottish Highland Dance Pump Style -Iona is a competition pump. This style has three fingers and is whole cut from soft black leather upper with no front seam or loop. There is an extra eyelet at ankle for better support. The sole unit is soft and flexible with the choice of black or chrome suede. The insoles are fitted with the highest quality shock dispersion unit that absorbs 98% of the shock, helping to prevent injuries such as shin splints and tendinitis. This Ghillie is perfect for the expert dancer offering a superb point. The pumps come with a cotton shoe protector bag.

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Scottish Highland Dance Pumps – Style Iona

Scottish Highland Dance Pumps are known by many names, including highland pumps, gillies, pumps, highland dancing shoes, ghillies or soft shoes No matter what you call them, they’re all the same type of footwear.

Traditionally Handcrafted

At Thistle Shoes, we take pride in our Highland dance pumps — a tradition rooted in our origins in Fife, Scotland, and one we continue to uphold with the same dedication today.

Straight Last

The Iona highland dance pump is lasted on a straight last to enhance balance and stability which helps reduce pressure points,

Whole Cut With No Front Seam Or Loop

The Iona highland dance pump is made from a single piece of leather, which removes the central seam. This design gives more space for your toes, making it extra comfortable.

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3-Finger Lace System

The Iona dance pump are designed with a 3-finger lace system to ensure a secure and snug fit, giving dancers confidence and support during their movements.

Extra Eyelet At Ankle

We added an extra eyelet near the ankle to give better support and help the heel sit securely in the heel cup at the back of the pump. This design makes the fit more comfortable and keeps the pump in place while dancing.