Hullachan Pro Ladies' Pumps

Jack Pollock

Oct. 12, 2001, 7:05 a.m. (Message 27851)

Sally just got a pair of these recently introduced shoes, and we're both
quite impressed with the quality, comfort, and construction.  She doesn't
normally like pumps, but these are pretty neat.  They're built much like the
Hullachan ghillies, with darts sewn into the arch, and a very effective
cushioning pad inside the forefoot, but look like normal pumps with an
elastic drawstring around the top.  There's also a small suede heel pad on
the outside, as well as an additional cushioning pad inside the heel.
Sally's are black, but they come in colors.  The upper leather is very nice,
and, unlike the ghillies, there is a mesh fabric lining, which I suspect
also prevents stretching.  Cost is about $55 US, and there is a US/Canada
distributor, Hullachan Pro North America,  http://www.hprona.com

Warning!!  As with Hullichan Pro ghillies, don't expect these pumps to
stretch AT ALL.  My advice is to try them on in the evening when your feet
are about a big as they get, with whatever hose you will normally wear under
them, and to move around on carpet to test the fit.  If they're not
comfortable right out of the box, they never will be, so send them back for
a different size.  They run small, so your US shoe size rather than your UK
size will probably be a better fit.

There are small black & gold size & width labels at the rear end of the
sole, and the graphics will wear off almost immediately.  One you decide to
keep them, peel off the labels and wash off any adhesive residue with
Acetone or nail polish remover.  They're hard to remove once danced on.  The
thick, soft, black suede soles are the same as on the ghillies, and seem to
grip a bit better than James Senior soles.

Jack Pollock
Waynesville, North Carolina, USA