Antonio Pacelli | SKU: IDIDIDAC0016BLK164

Insulating Tape for Irish Dance Shoes • White & Black, Dance Bag Essential

€4,50 EUR

White insulating tape for Irish dance shoes. Designed to create a neat finish over laces for class, performance and competition preparation.

Must-Have
Neat Shoe Finish
Competition Ready

Color: Black

Insulating Tape – Essential for Irish Dancers!

Size

One

Size & Fit Advice

33-metre roll
One size

At a Glance

• Available in white and black
• 33-metre roll
• One size
• Designed for Irish dance shoes
• White pairs neatly with poodle socks
• Useful for class, stage and feis preparation

Materials & Construction

How to Tape Your Shoes – Step by Step
Prep Your Shoes: Ensure your shoes are clean and dry before taping.
Choose Your Tape: Use white tape for performances requiring poodle socks or black tape for a sleek look.
Start Wrapping: Begin at the sole, wrapping tightly but not too tight to avoid discomfort.
Cover the Laces: Neatly wrap over the laces for a smooth, professional appearance.
Secure the End: Cut the tape cleanly and press down firmly to keep it in place.

Care information

Store in a cool, dry place inside your dance bag. Keep the roll clean and dry for best adhesion.

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: Irish dance class • Feis preparation • Stage performance • Shoe-lace finishing • Dance-bag essentials

Description

Some dance essentials are small, but make a very visible difference. Antonio Pacelli Insulating Tape is the practical finishing touch Irish dancers keep close for class, performance and feis day. It helps create a smooth, tidy look over the laces while keeping the shoe appearance neat and considered.

Available in classic white and black, this 33-metre roll makes it easy to match your preferred shoe finish. Choose white for a clean look alongside poodle socks, or black for a sleek, understated finish, then keep a roll in your dance bag for preparation and last-minute touch-ups.

Insulating Tape for Irish Dance Shoes – A Neat, Competition-Ready Finish

A neatly taped shoe is part of the polished Irish dance look. This insulating tape can be wrapped smoothly over the laces to create a clean, unified finish, whether you are styling white shoes with poodle socks or prefer the understated look of black tape.

There is plenty on the roll for regular use, making it a simple, useful essential for dancers, parents and teachers preparing for class, shows and competition weekends.

White or Black Choose a crisp white finish with poodle socks or a sleek, understated black look.

33 Metres Per Roll A generous roll to keep in your kit for regular preparation and touch-ups.

Easy to Apply Wrap neatly over the laces, cut cleanly and press the end firmly into place.

Irish Dance Essential A small but useful detail for a smarter, more performance-ready shoe finish.

Keep It in Your Feis-Day Kit

From a quick tidy before class to final checks backstage, insulating tape is one of those quiet essentials that is reassuring to have when you need it. Keep a roll alongside spare laces, socks and hair essentials so you are ready for the small details that complete the look.

Product Highlight

✨ Polished Feis-Day Finish

A small Irish dance essential that can make a noticeable difference to presentation. The easy-to-apply tape creates a neat, coordinated finish around jig shoes and straps for performances and competitions. Choose white to visually continue the sock line or black to blend discreetly with the shoe.

Dance World Tip: Apply to clean, dry shoes and smooth each layer without pulling it too tightly. Keep the tape clear of the tips, heels and any part of the sole that contacts the floor.

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About Antonio Pacelli Brand

About Antonio Pacelli – Premium Irish Dancing Shoes & Accessories

Antonio Pacelli is one of the world's leading names in Irish dancing, trusted by dancers, teachers and champion schools for decades. Renowned for combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative design, the brand offers high-quality Irish dance shoes, dancewear and accessories that support dancers from beginner level through to elite competition.

From expertly crafted soft shoes and hard shoes to premium socks, bags, training accessories and performance essentials, Antonio Pacelli products are designed with comfort, durability and performance in mind. Every item reflects the brand's commitment to quality, helping Irish dancers train with confidence and perform at their very best on stage and in competition.

Delivery & Returns

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By phone - Ireland: 01 497 6129, UK and Rest of World: 00 353 1 497 6129