Highland Dance Pumps

Scottish Highland Dance Pumps Style -Glenalmond

Glenalmond is our own original dance pump. The style has 4 fingers whole cut soft black leather upper with contrasting silver eyelets and stitching. There is no front loop or front seam. There is an extra eyelet at the ankle for better support. The sole unit is soft and flexible chrome suede. The pump is arch lasted to give a superb point and is perfect for wider feet. The pumps come with a cotton shoe protector bag.

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Scottish Highland Dance Pumps – Style Glenalmond

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 Made

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 Glenalmond is lasted on a slight arched last to help accentuate the point and hug the arch when dancing.

Whole Cut With No Front Seam Or Loop

The Glenalmond 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.

4-Finger Lace System

The 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.

4 Finger Lacing on Highland Pump — 4 Finger Lacing

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.