Halmor | SKU: ISSPSSFW0007BLK014

Children’s Bubble Heel Irish Dancing Reel Shoes • Highly Flexible

€90,00 EUR

Flexible children’s Irish dancing reel shoes with soft leather uppers, light split soles and 1½" solid bubble heels for developing footwork and controlled heel clicks.

Heel-Click Ready
Close Lace-Up Fit
Quick Break-In

Color: Black

Boys Irish Dancing Reel Shoes - Soft Leather & Split Sole with Bubble Heel

Size

Average Fit Rating

Snug Loose

Size & Fit Advice

All shoes are displayed in UK sizes. The size printed on the shoe or box may differ due to the manufacturer's international sizing system.

Reel shoes should fit closely and securely around the foot. The toes should lie naturally inside the shoe without curling, while the heel should remain securely seated during walking, pointing, rising and gentle heel work.

Always begin with your child’s measured foot and the individual Halmore size chart. Do not calculate from trainers or school shoes, as they may already include growing room.

The soft leather upper will settle with wear, so avoid adding generous growing room. The shoe should not bag, twist, gape or move independently from the foot.

Quick fit check: Ask the dancer to walk, point both feet, rise through the foot and perform gentle heel movements on a protected surface. The upper should remain neat and the heel should stay connected.

Fit advice is a guide only. Foot shape, width, instep height and teacher preference can affect the most appropriate size. Ask the dancer’s teacher to check the fit before the shoes are fully worn.

At a Glance

• Children’s Irish dancing reel shoe
• Soft black leather upper
• Light split sole for flexible footwork
• 1½" solid bubble heel
• Rounded heel profile for controlled heel clicks
• Adjustable lace-up front
• Close, flexible performance fit
• Soft upper that settles with wear
• Supports pointing and rising through the foot
• Suitable for intermediate and advanced young dancers
• Suitable for class, training and feiseanna

Materials & Construction

• Upper: Soft black leather
• Sole: Light split sole
• Heel: Solid bubble heel
• Heel Height: 1½"
• Closure: Adjustable lace-up front
• Fit Character: Close, soft leather performance fit
• Flex Character: Highly flexible
• Break-In Character: Short, natural settling period
• Colour: Black

Care information

• Do not soak, wet or steam the shoes
• Do not use a hairdryer, radiator or direct heat
• Do not apply oils or heavy leather treatments
• Do not forcefully bend or fold the split sole
• Loosen the laces before removing the shoes
• Wipe the leather gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth
• Allow damp shoes to air dry naturally away from heat
• Never wear Irish dancing shoes outdoors

Shoe Size & Fit Advice

International shoe sizes can vary slightly between brands and models. Use your measured foot length as the best starting point, then compare it with the individual brand's size recommendation. Where a product page gives model-specific sizing advice, that guidance should always take priority over a general conversion chart.

Adult Shoes

International Adult Shoe Size Conversion

A general reference for comparing EU, UK and US adult shoe sizes. Foot length is shown to make cross-brand comparison easier.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK	US Women	US Men
21.5	35 / 35.5	2.5 – 3	4.5 – 5	3 – 3.5
22.0	36	3 – 3.5	5 – 5.5	3.5 – 4
22.5	36.5 / 37	3.5 – 4	5.5 – 6	4 – 4.5
23.0	37 / 37.5	4 – 4.5	6 – 6.5	4.5 – 5
23.5	38	4.5 – 5	6.5 – 7	5 – 5.5
24.0	38.5	5 – 5.5	7 – 7.5	5.5 – 6
24.5	39 / 39.5	5.5 – 6	7.5 – 8	6 – 6.5
25.0	40	6 – 6.5	8 – 8.5	6.5 – 7
25.5	40.5	6.5 – 7	8.5 – 9	7 – 7.5
26.0	41 / 41.5	7 – 7.5	9 – 9.5	7.5 – 8
26.5	42	7.5 – 8	9.5 – 10	8 – 8.5
27.0	42 / 42.5	8 – 8.5	10 – 10.5	8.5 – 9
27.5	43	8.5 – 9	10.5 – 11	9 – 9.5
28.0	44	9 – 9.5	11 – 11.5	9.5 – 10
28.5	44.5	9.5 – 10	11.5 – 12	10 – 10.5
29.0	45	10 – 10.5	12 – 12.5	10.5 – 11
29.5	46	10.5 – 11	12.5 – 13	11 – 11.5

Children's Shoes

International Kids' Shoe Size Conversion

Children's shoe sizing changes from child to youth sizing as feet grow. Measure the child's foot rather than converting from an existing school or trainer size wherever possible.

Foot Length cm	EU	UK Kids	US Kids / Youth
14.0	24	7	7.5
14.5	25	7.5	8
15.0	25.5 – 26	8 – 8.5	8.5 – 9
15.5	26.5	9	9.5
16.0	27 – 27.5	9.5	10
16.5	28	10	10.5
17.0	28.5	10.5	11
17.5	29 – 30	11 – 11.5	11.5 – 12
18.0	30.5	12	12.5
18.5	31	12.5	13
19.0	32 – 32.5	13 – 13.5	13.5 / 1Y
19.5	33	1	1.5Y
20.0	33.5	1.5	2Y
20.5	34 / 34.5	2	2.5Y
21.0	35	2.5	3Y
21.5	35.5	3	3.5Y
22.0	36	3.5	4Y
22.5	37	4	4.5Y
23.0	37.5	4.5	5Y
23.5	38	5	5.5Y
24.0	38.5	5.5	6Y
24.5	39	6	6.5Y
25.0	40	6.5	7Y

Dance World Tip

Never choose a dance shoe from conversion alone. Ballet, jazz, ballroom and character shoes can fit very differently depending on the last, upper material, width and intended level of compression. Use this table to understand international equivalents, then follow the fit advice for the individual shoe.

Dance World Measuring Guide

How to Measure Your Feet for Dance Shoes

Measure both feet while standing, preferably later in the day. Use the longer foot when comparing your measurement with a shoe size chart.

Foot Length

Key Measurement

Stand with your heel lightly against a wall and place your foot flat on a sheet of paper. Mark the end of your longest toe and measure the distance from the wall to the mark.

Measure in centimetres for the most accurate comparison with international shoe charts.

Measure Both Feet

Repeat the measurement on the other foot. It is very common for one foot to be slightly longer than the other, so always use the larger measurement when choosing your starting size.

Foot Width

Measure across or around the widest part of the forefoot. Width can be just as important as length in dance shoes, particularly in fitted ballet, jazz and ballroom styles.

Measure While Standing

Take measurements with your full weight on your feet. Standing allows the foot to spread naturally and gives a more realistic measurement than measuring while sitting.

Check the Dance Fit

A correctly fitted dance shoe should feel secure without restricting the toes or causing pressure. Different dance disciplines require different amounts of growing room, compression and heel security, so always follow the model-specific Dance World Fit Advice.

Using This Conversion Guide

This chart is designed as an international reference rather than a replacement for individual brand sizing. Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, IDS, PortDance, Diamant and other dance footwear brands may use their own conversion systems or fit differently from standard street shoes. Always use the individual product's Dance World Fit Advice where available.

Dance World Fit Note International shoe conversions are approximate and can vary between manufacturers, lasts and shoe styles. Foot length provides the most useful starting point, but the individual brand's size chart and model-specific Dance World fitting recommendation should always take priority.

Best For: Intermediate & Advanced Dancers • Reel Steps • Flexible Footwork • Heel Clicks • Classes • Feiseanna

Description

The Halmore Children’s Bubble Heel Irish Dancing Reel Shoes are made for young dancers developing their reel work beyond the earliest stages. A soft black leather upper combines with a light split sole and 1½" solid bubble heel, creating a flexible, close-fitting shoe for pointing, rising and controlled heel clicks.

The leather settles naturally around the foot with wear, while the rounded bubble heel gives a more defined contact shape for practising heel work. It is a classic, responsive reel shoe for intermediate and advanced young dancers.

Made for Developing Reel Dancers

As dancers progress, they need a shoe that can move naturally with the foot while staying securely connected during quicker steps. The Halmore Reel Shoe has a flexible split sole, allowing the dancer to point and work through the foot more freely than in a more structured hard shoe.

The soft leather upper becomes more personal with class wear, and the adjustable lace-up front helps create a neat hold across the instep. The solid 1½" bubble heel provides the contact needed for learning controlled heel clicks, but it should always be used with good technique and teacher guidance.

Dance World

Parent
Guide

Why Does a Reel Shoe Feel So Flexible?

A reel shoe is designed to allow more movement through the foot than a heavily structured jig shoe. The Halmore’s split sole and soft leather upper help young dancers point, rise and work through their own feet with greater freedom.

The bubble heel gives a rounded contact area for heel-click practice. This can help a dancer learn where the heel needs to meet, but the shoe should not be used as a shortcut for technique, careful placement remains important.

This style is best for dancers already developing reel technique. For a child’s first Irish dance footwear or first hard-shoe experience, always follow their teacher’s recommendation.

Dance World

Size
Guide

How Should Children’s Reel Shoes Fit?

Reel shoes should fit much closer than everyday trainers or school shoes. The leather should sit neatly around the toes, instep and heel without loose material or excessive bunching.

The toes should lie naturally inside the front of the shoe without curling, while the heel should stay securely seated as the dancer walks, points, rises and practises gentle heel-click movements.

Always measure your child’s foot rather than using their current everyday shoe size. Trainers and school shoes may already contain growing room, and the soft leather upper will settle with wear.

Quick fit check: Ask your child to walk, point both feet, rise through the foot and perform gentle heel movements on a protected surface. The shoe should stay connected to the foot without heel lifting, twisting or gaping across the upper.

Dance World Size Guide is intended as a helpful starting point. Foot shape, width, instep height and teacher preference can affect the best fit for each dancer. We recommend asking your child’s Irish dancing teacher to check the fit before the shoes are fully worn.

Choosing reel shoes does not need to feel complicated. Begin with a carefully measured foot, choose a close and secure fit, and allow the soft leather to settle naturally with class wear. If you are unsure, the Dance World team will be happy to help you compare the measurement with the Halmore size chart before ordering.

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