It is very important to choose a pair of tap shoes that suit you. The following is my detailed introduction to the skills of choosing the right stepping shoes for everyone. Welcome to read!
How to choose the right tap shoes?
Tap shoes have metal negatives under the palms and heels. There are many kinds of tap shoes. Many dancers like to use "Capsio remote sound film". When they are fixed on the soles and heels, a ring of washers is added in the middle to form a space to form a sound box, so the sound effect is better. The shape and size of the metal film should completely adapt to the shoes, and the edge of the metal film should be closely attached to the edge of the shoes. Too big or too small is not appropriate. Secondly, the connection between the metal bottom plate and the shoes is mostly made by drilling holes with screws. The tightness of the screw can be changed according to your own requirements. The sound when tightening is crisp, and the sound when loosening is natural. It is important not to let the screws exceed the film, otherwise the floor will be seriously damaged. Besides, it is also a good idea to carry a screwdriver with you.
Sticking a piece of rubber between the rear edge of the sole plate and the front of the arch can make the shoes more comfortable and prevent them from slipping on the wet floor. Of course, the thickness of rubber must be thinner than the metal film, otherwise it will affect the sound.
When you get a new pair of shoes, you must try them on for a while to get used to them. Never wear brand-new dancing shoes to participate in performances or competitions, which will affect the effect.
Buying cowhide leather shoes is the best choice, because cowhide leather shoes have long service life and are soft and elastic. However, there are also patented dancing shoes designed by Brenda Bo Verino, which are champagne shoes made of black patent leather and white sheepskin. The soft place is soft, and the hard place is hard, which is also very distinctive. Many dancers have more than one pair of shoes to meet the different needs of training or participating in performances and competitions. Some dancers have their own personalized choices and make them customized.
The sound made by the sole is crisp and high-pitched. The thinner the sole, the more crisp and elegant the sound. The thicker the sole, the deeper and louder the sound.
Heel is an important bell box, which can give out deep and rich bells. Follow-up is usually used as a bass, that is, stress or repetition. The wider and thicker the heel, the louder the sound, and the louder it is. For example, Capsio, the most famous tap shoes manufacturer in the United States, has a pair of patented dance shoes. Its heel iron piece is fixed on a special heel with a single screw. This wooden heel has made many holes and turned into a real singing room.
Summary:
1. Fabric: cowhide made by special technology has moderate hardness, luster, good elasticity and toughness. All the indexes prove that the fabric used is very suitable for tap dancing, and its fatigue resistance is far better than that of artificial leather, making it more comfortable to wear.
2. Style: In terms of style, the internationally leading all-wrapped design is more suitable for the foot surface, which is more conducive to the control of the shoes by the feet and truly feels the harmony between people and dancing shoes.
3. Pedal: The main material is mostly zinc alloy, with high hardness and no deformation, ensuring long-term use. The electroplated pedal should be as bright as a mirror.
4. The design of the soft bottom in the middle can make dancers make novel moves and kick more freely. It can also help you become a master among the masters based on the sharp dance and the movements that reflect the dancer's personality.
5. The tread of ordinary tap dancing shoes is flat, with large contact area with the ground and poor sound effect. If the tread is designed to be convex in the middle, the pressure on the ground will increase, the acoustic effect will be better, and it will be more durable than the flat type and not easy to break.
6. Cost performance: The high price of tap shoes has always been unacceptable to many fans. Although the tap shoes made of artificial leather are cheap, they are far less comfortable and durable than those made of cowhide.
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