The 'Loop' pump from Antonio Pacelli is a great beginners Irish dancing pump. It has been a teacher favourite for over 20 years. Made completely from leather (leather upper, leather sole) in the traditional style. The 'Loop' pump offers dancers excellent value for money whilst delivering a quality product and fit. The 'Loop' also comes with side loops at the ankle to ensure a snug fit around the heel. Use Our Sizing Guide To Help Get The Right Size First Time! Simply measure the length of the dancer's foot by putting a blank piece of A4 paper against a wall and ask the dancers to stand on it so their heels touch the wall. Then draw a line at the longest toe and measure the length. Then compare the measurement to the chart below. If the length is between two sizes then go for the larger size.Size 7.5 154mm Size 8 158mm Size 8.5161mm Size 9 166mm Size 9.5 169mm Size 10 172mm Size 10.5 179mm Size 11 183mm Size 11.5187mm Size 12 194mm Size 12.5 198mm Size 13 203mm Size 13.5 208mm Size 1 212mm Size 1.5 216mm Size 2 220mm Size 2.5 224mm - Size 3 228mm Size 3.5 233mm Size 4 236mm Size 4.5 239mm Size 5242mm Size 5.5 245mm Size 6 250mm Size 6.5 255mm Size 7 260mm Size 7.5 265mmPlease remember that the dancer's toes should be a little curled when fitting to ensure a beautiful point once the leather has stretched a little after dancing in them for a class or two.If you are unsure if they are the right size or are not used to fitting Irish dance pumps then we would strongly recommend that you bring them to the next dance class and get the teacher to view them. We often find parents think they are too small but the dance teacher says they are a good fit!
A**S
Good quality but slightly uncomfortable
These are a good quality make and are as expected from that point of view. The only downside is the edge of the leather sole seems to sit right under the weight-bearing part of your foot so is very uncomfortable. Someone warned me about this but I presumed it wouldn't be desperately bad as no-one would buy them! These are my first pair of Irish pumps so I didn't know what to expect, but I must admit I'm disappointed. I've bought gel insoles to help improve comfort but it doesn't help a great deal. I've decided to keep them anyway and hope I get used to them! Re Sizing, I am normally a 5 - 5.5 in regular shoes and used the size guide on Antonio Pacelli's website to pick the size. They fit fine.
J**E
Quality dance pumps
These pumps are excellent quality. This is the 2nd pair my daughter has. Very hard wearing
A**R
Not accurate size
Great quality but not accurate sizing. I ordered a 2 but measured the same as a size 13. Luckily I have another daughter with smaller feet so gave these to her. My advice would be order 2-3 sizes up.
P**V
Comfortable
I buy these for my grandchildren for their Irish dancing lessons. They love them and tell me they are very comfortable.
J**E
Antonio Pacelli 'Loop' Irish dancing pump. Size 10 CHILDRENS
Pleased with my purchase but they are expensive. Came well packaged and arrived very promptly. This was a gift for our granddaughter for highland dancing but on reflection I think I should have bought Highland pumps with a left and right foot.
A**R
Small fitting
Extremely small fitting.. and the width of the shoe is extremely narrow.. maybe should state small fittings
A**R
Good
Good sturdy shoes
A**R
Good quality but sizing a problem
Good quality but not exactly the correct size, but my grandaughter loves them!
