Iâll be honestâI originally bought my current tap shoes purely for aesthetic reasons (gold ⨠and a little heel? yes please). I love the shoes themselves, but the taps that came on them arenât giving me the sound Iâm looking for. So I just ordered a set of Bloch Techno taps to switch out the actual tapsâweâll see how it goes!
I canât wait to hear, feel, and experience the difference. The taps really do matter.
That said, these not-great taps have probably made me a little stronger, since Iâve had to work extra hard to get the sound I want đ
. But better taps should let the sound come from technique and musicality, not force.
For my beginners: I know you may not want to invest in expensive shoes right awayâand thatâs totally fine. Starting with something affordable from a solid brand like Bloch or Capezio can really help. The quality of the taps truly does make a difference.
Trust meâyour ears (and your confidence) will thank you đđ
And yes⌠start with a good, affordable shoe for soundâunfortunately they usually only come in black or tan. When the taps are basic but your personality is not đ(Yes, these were spray-painted.)