Sizing Chart

The following is a sizing chart for the De Danann brand of Irish dance shoes. The shoe sizes that are indicated in inches refers to the length of the actual shoe and not the length of the dancer's foot; therefore, you will need to make appropriate comparison as needed. De Danann Irish dance shoes are currently only available in standard width and are sold in European, or Continental, sizes. European sizes increase approximately 1/4 in. per shoe size and therefore allow for a very accurate and systematic method of providing shoe sizes within a global marketplace.

Important! Please note that our sizing chart is based on a "comfortable fit." Therefore, if you are a competition dancer, you will need to order a shoe that is one to two sizes smaller. For example, if you normally wear a size 6 US shoe (our most common shoe size) you would order a EU size 38 for a "comfortable fit" or an EU size 36 for a "competition fit." If you order shoes for a competition fit, please be aware that the shoes should fit very tightly and will need to be broken in and stretched through normal wear but will produce a smooth well rounded point.