Today, there is far more choice than ever before when it comes to choosing tap dance
shoes readily available in a range of different designs and styles from big brand names such as Bloch, Capezio and Leo and can differ significantly in price. If that you are thinking of purchasing tap shoes yet are unsure of which ones to buy, then here are a few suggestions: -
Look at how the taps on the toe sole and heel are fixed to the shoe; are they screwed on or are they held on with rivets. If a rivet works loose then you are going to have difficulty changing it plus you might end up having to bin the shoe whereas, if it is screwed on and the screw works free you could quickly replace it.
Just how high is the heel and is it solid throughout or hollow in the middle? If you are new to tap dancing then you need to be looking for good quality solid, shorter or flat heels. As you gain in experience then you could consider making use of slightly higher heels.
Are the shoes a good fit? Badly fitted dance shoes could not only hurt the feet, but they may also affect the sound created by them. In fact, did you know the noises created by your tap dance shoes may also differ dependent on the number and positioning of the screws in each tap? This is all important since the shoes are defined by the sounds they create.