Question about tap shoes

[chasing_rainbows43]

Posted: 1/5/05 at 11:49pm

Hey y'all. I'm looking for some advice about tap shoes.
I'm not a "dancer", I just like to take class for fun. I've got a pair of shoes (think boots circa 1890s) that I'd like to convert to taps and am not sure what needs to be done with them. I had wooden shanking put in (someone suggested that so they weren't split-soled), and the taps themselves come with fiberboards. Is there anything else that needs "prepping" before the taps go on? Thanks very much in advance for any help.

[allamarane]

Posted: 1/6/05 at 12:05am

That should be fine-- I converted a similar pair and haven't had a problem with them. If you take them to a cobbler/shoe repair, they can take a look at your particular pair and let you know for sure-- just take the taps and all with you when you go!