I have the Light Sole Jig Shoes, hytech squared off tips with straps. This is the end of the line for me with Irish Hard shoes. I will never wear another shoe. This is supportive, comfortable, durable, and just perfect for my feet. The toe is rounded and good for square toes.
Quality: The leather is an excellent quality. It is thicker than I remembered and very durable. The heels and tips are secure. The leather stitched sole is lightly flexible, but thick enough to be supportive. I really like the sound quality of the tips. I find them to have the billiard ball sound.
Price: $135-$145 Pricing seems to be relative with most vendors. I have yet to find the Discount Dance equivalent for Irish Dance. If someone knows of one, please feel free to share!
Fit: typically lists the same as other UK sizes, 1.5-2 sizes smaller than street shoe. I wear a 6-6.5 Plus Wide. If you have fit questions, you can always e-mail them. They are very prompt in response and super helpful!
Where to buy: most Irish Dance retailers, but I prefer to order directly from Rutherford at www.rutherfordshoes.com.
Customer Service: Excellent. Great communication. I ordered my last pair last month during the busy season before the Oireachtas. They didn't have my size in stock, but they notified me immediately and I still got them quickly.
What I like: Everything. Rutherford understands the concept of wide width. The shoe is comfortable and sounds great. The leather sole is very supportive. I can get on my toes, but I don't have shin splints. The platform on the squared-off toe is very wide and stable.
What I didn't like: Nothing.
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