highland dance pumps

A Message from Our Workshop

We want to share some personal news from our team. Our Head Shoemaker has recently been diagnosed with a serious health condition and will be stepping back to focus on his recovery.

As he is an essential part of our small workshop, this may result in some delays in fulfilling orders. Please rest assured that we are working hard to minimize any disruption and to maintain the high quality you’ve come to expect from us.

We truly appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support during this time.

In the meantime, we do have the Highland Gold and Glenshee Red styles currently in stock and ready to ship.

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or call 01592 77912.

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Scottish Highland Dance Pumps Style – Skye

The Scottish Highland Dance Pumps Style Skye is hand made on an arched last to give a great point and is perfect for narrow feet

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Scottish Highland Dance Pumps – Style Skye

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.

Arched Last

The Skye highland dance pumps are hand lasted on a slight arched last to help accentuate the point and hug the arch when dancing.

Front Seam With Loop

Crafted from premium two-piece leather, the Glenshee Scottish highland dance pumps feature a sleek central seam that provides a slimmer, more contoured fit in the toe area. Enhanced with supportive loops, these pumps offer both comfort and durability

4-Finger Lace System

The Skye highland dance pumps are designed with a 4-finger lace system to ensure a secure and snug fit, giving dancers confidence and support during their movements. However, for toddler sizes 10-13, the pumps have a 3-finger lace system instead. This is because a 4th finger would rise too high on the foot, making the fit less comfortable for smaller sizes. This thoughtful adjustment ensures that every dancer, regardless of age, gets the perfect fit for their needs.

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.