How to Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Pair of Corrs Irish Step Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Do your homework.

   Log onto their website (www.corrsirishshoes.com ) and, in the sidebar, select the type of shoe you need (Irish Soft Shoe, Irish Hard Shoe, Men and Boys Reel Shoe, etc.) and read the descriptions of all of their different makes.
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   Step 2: Write down the pro's of the shoe you decide you want (handmade Irish leather

   and then compare them to the shoes you currently dance in. ,,, Say something like, "Mom, Dad, I'm not sure I want to get another pair of shoes.
   
   I've been reading about this other brand, Corrs, and their shoes seem like they'd be so much more comfortable to dance in."
   
   ,,, If they say they are uncomfortable with shopping online, point out that Corrs uses one of the best shopper security systems out there.
   
   If it's because they don't know your size, point out that Corrs will help you find the right size via phone or e-mail. , and give you the money you can use to buy your next pair.
   
   See if they would agree to that.
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   Step 3: extra padding in the metatarsal and ball of foot area

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   Step 4: If your current shoes are in American sizes

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   Step 5: use the conversion chart they provide you with to get an idea of your UK/Irish size.

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   Step 6: note the price of the shoe.

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   Step 7: When your parents bring up the subject of new shoes

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   Step 8: make your case.

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   Step 9: If your parents seem interested

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    Step 10: answer any of their questions with the list you made (how so

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    Step 11: how much do they cost

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    Step 12: Tell them that they have to be ordered online

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    Step 13: and wait for your parents' reaction.

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    Step 14: If they say yes

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    Step 15: buy the shoes and enjoy dancing in them!

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    Step 16: If they say no

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    Step 17: ask them why: because they are uncomfortable with shopping online or because they are wary of what size to buy you?

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    Step 18: If they still say no

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    Step 19: stop trying to push them towards buying

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    Step 20: but rather towards making a compromise: agree to one more pair of your current brand

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    Step 21: and then to this: most Irish dance schools (and some websites) will accept used ghillies and hard shoes (along with costumes

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