Installing cloggers taps

Make certain your instructor does not want the toe flange. We have very, very few customers order the regular style tap. This tap comes at a higher price point than the stomper taps, however, it has proven the investment pays off.

This tap will last years and years! This is not a sidewalk or parade route shoe. We feel your pain! Having to order a set of taps is expensive because of shipping costs. We get several requests each week for "taps only" orders as clogging customers seek for the best price. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture taps and therefore have to purchase and pay for shipping on these also.

The time involved in processing a tap only order simply does not cover our time and costs. For this reason, we must limit our sales of taps to shoe installations only. NOTE: If we are installing taps on your new shoes and you want to add an extra set of taps to your order, we can do that. Heel Tap — The heel tap should cover most of the shoe heel but not extend beyond the back edge.

Glues will not hold properly if disturbed before the full setting time has elapsed. If sufficient glue is allowed to fully set, the hold should be so strong that the tap will only come off when forced with a stout screwdriver. We had great weather, great crowds and great fun dancing together.

Clogging taps have two layers of metal that jingle against each other. There are a few different types of taps. Please note that any type of tap will develop sharp edges if you dance on rough or abrasive surfaces. The tap will wear out much faster and cause damage to dance floors. Bell taps are lighter and have a clear, mellow sound that is more consistent and clean. Tap dimensions and prices. Stevens Stompers are the most commonly used tap. They come in large, medium, and small , to fit the heel size of your shoe.

Buck taps have a 'flange' or small steel plate that curves around the tip of the toe.