THE GHILLIE – TRADITIONAL DANCE SHOES What is a ghillie shoe? Ghillies are a type of soft leather shoe used for Irish and Scottish dancing. Ghillie shoes are specifically designed footwear that is worn by men, women, and children for several types of folk dancing. They are buttery soft handcrafted leather shoes, similar to ballet shoes. Ghillie dance shoes are worn by women in Irish dance, by men and women in Scottish country dance, and by men and women in Scottish […]
