Size UK 1 wide new Hullachan soft shoes now made to Rutherford specifications are the perfect fit and now with fabulous elasticized side panels for an even better close fit around the heels. A patented seam free front stops friction damage to dancers toes. Award winning Hullachan design including the British Design Councils Millennium Award and along with some other designs, forms part of the permanent collection of the London Science Museum for outstanding design in footwear. All new production means safer fitting shoes and safer dancing. See size chart conversion , Irish Gillies are not standard size my daughter is a size US 2.5 and the Uk 1.5 fit her, these are a tad too small. The fit of these pumps is super tight. They need to stretch over the foot and be pulled on coming up over the heel area with the laces through the back loop. TIGHT IS RIGHT. The proper look of these pumps is Black Laces over White Poodle Sock. Click here for lacing instructions.