Other set dances, like Downfall of Paris, King of the Fairies, and Drunken Gauger, are taught differently depending on the teacher but the music for these set dances are set. The heal has a fiberglass piece used for heel clicks. Women's soft shoes are a ballet style shoe that's black and has a lace like design on the top. The heal is raised with a thicker piece or fiberglass when compared to the men's reel shoes. Ankle straps help keep the shoe on your foot.
Some people use elastic straps to keep their shoes from coming off.
Sometimes, shoe laces are used instead of elastic straps, offering a more secure feel, although they take longer to put on.