(black, dark brown, white) 12 oz.    15.00
SAKw3100    PATINA AEROSOL  transparent gloss, may be used over any color, 13 oz.    8.00
Surface dye suitable to renew or change leather or vinyl uppers, or for use on most synthetic props and costume accessories.
SACls231    LIQUID SURFACE DYE  (26 colors) 1.18 oz.    8.50
GTSAID: Most liquid dye colors are blendable (if using the same item number/base) permitting custom shading. Aerosol dyes may be spackled (multiple shades lightly oversprayed) to acheive a custom color effect, appearing homogeneous when viewed at a moderate distance. Because the spay dye is formulated for synthetic shoes, they are especially useful for coloring synthetic props and costume pieces. Although applied as a liquid, their rapid drying and thin coating characteristics permit their use on flexible and firm-finished natural materials such as most paper, plastic, or wood folding fans, without loss of prop utility. Because of rapid drying, apply light coats as desired by spraying into a box to collect overspray. Being a surface dye, the liquid will be absorbed by fabric, not lightening dark fabric and only tinting lighter shades - ask about alternatives for vivid fabric recoloring.

TAP SHOES

Unless otherwise noted, listed styles are leather upper and soles with graduated (height dedependent on length) heels, no taps attached. Taps and attachment service charges are listed at the end of this file.
C828 C653 
C828    FOOTLIGHT (black, tan, white, custom**)
Long the professional standard for ladie's tap shoes with 2½" heels, slightly narrower last, and fast shaping leather lined upper.
N M W widths; sizes 4 - 11    200.00
**All C professional styles may be customized in various ways, including color. For some insight see CUSTOM DANCE SHOES, or telephone 712/255-0972.
C653    MANHATTAN  2½" arch supported heel, leather upper with slightly forward arch strap. M W 4 - 11 (black, caramel, tan)    67.50
C657    MANHATTAN XTREME  C653 with factory mounted Tele Tone / Duo Tone taps over steel sounding boards. M W 4 - 11 (black, caramel)    75.50
C656    THEATRICAL FOOTLIGHT  leather upper and soles, 3" heel, internal arch/heel support. M 5 - 10 (black, tan)    71.25
 C800  CCHRS 
C800    PROFESSIONAL T-STRAP  T-strap version of the C828. (black, tan, custom**)
N M W widths; sizes 4 - 11    200.00
CCHRS    CHORUS  2¾" heel, open sides T-strap variation. M W 6½ - 10 (black, tan, custom**)    215.00
C900    3" HEEL T-STRAP  M W 4 - 11 (black, tan, custom**)    200.00
 Lo5066  Bh389  Bh388
Lo5066    JAZZ-TAP WELLINGTON  (black, suntan, “competition” darker suntan)    65.75
Side gored leather, taction ball pad, ¾" heel, screw-on taps with no sounding boards.
M 3 – 11 (also black 2 – 2½), W 6 – 11 (plus black 11½ - 14)
Bh389    TAP-FLEX WELLINGTON  low Wellington style tap shoe, slightly concave top of heel pocket, attached taps. (black, tan)
M child 10 - 1½    59.50
N M ladies 4 - 12    69.50
Bh388    TAP-FLEX OXFORD  leather split-sole and heel oxford, slightly concave top of heel pocket, attached taps. (black)
M child 10 - 1½ (plus tan)    59.50
N M ladies 4 - 12 (plus tan)    69.50
M Men's 6 - 13    75.50
 CCG55  CCG16 
CCG55   XTREME  ¾" heel jazz-tap oxford with soft leather upper, boxed toe with metal shank, and synthetic sole with rubber ball traction pad and Teletone taps factory mounted on steel soundboards. (black, caramel)
M W child 10 - 2½    63.25
M W ladies 4 - 14    69.00
CCG16    FLEX OXFORD   modified "split-sole" design for increased arch flexion, boxed toe,  ¾" heel, tractive rubber ball pad, factory attached Tele-tone taps. (black, caramel)
M W child 10 - 2½    68.00
M W ladies 4 - 14    80.00
 SnTA97  CK360 
SnTA97     WING-TIP OXFORD  taps attached, 1¼" heel. M 8 - 20* (See *NOTE above.) (black/white)    76.00
Bh341    LADIES WING-TIP  taps attached. N M 4 - 12 (black/white, black matte/patina)    56.25
CK-3600
CK360    PRO OXFORD  the long established 1½" heel, leather lined standard for professional tap and character oxfords.
M W X 3- 14 (black, tan, white, custom**) (stocked in black 6 - 12½)    265.00
CK-3600    WING-TIP PRO OXFORD  M W X 6 - 13 (black/white, tan/white, custom**)    210.00

Also, tap sneakers, other brands and styles, with and without factory attached taps.

                    CABARET

Styles designed for general variety dance applications. Non-suede soles accept taps. Many more styles suitable for musicals and floor shows are listedin this file, as well as, BALLROOM, PERIOD, and CUSTOM.
C658 Bh392 Bh390
C658    BROADWAY FLEX  2" heel, arced dual-strap, neoprene "wings" leather upper. M W 4 - 11 (black, caramel)    88.00
Bh392    SPLITFLEX II  2½" shank braced heel, suede sole, elastic panel under front of arch. M 5 - 11 (black, tan)    83.00
Bh394    SPLITPRO  3" version of Bh392. M 5 - 11 (black, tan)    87.00
Bh390    SPLITFLEX T  2½" heel, T-strap version of Bh392. M 5 - 11 (black, tan)    83.00
 CCBRT
CCBRT    CABARET open-toed interlocking wrap-vamp sandal with 2¾" heel. M W 4 - 11 (black, silver, tan, custom**)    200.00

                    JAZZ SHOES

 SSnBW1
SnBW1    WING-TIP JAZZ OXFORD  leather upper, sueded sole. M 8 - 20* (See *NOTE above.) (black/red, white/black)    60.00
 Bh495
Bh495    NEO-FLEX JAZZ LOAFER  Low-cut style, leather with neoprene-waist upper, rubber split-sole. (black, tan, taupe)
N M child 10 - 1½; ladies 4 - 11½    36.75
JAZZ WELLINGTONS
Pull-on soft split-soled leather jazz boots with rubber sole pads and 3/8" rubber heels, designed similar to the Capezio cabaret custom Wellington styles. Custom cabaret and street-wear half and low Wellington styles are still available.
 SnV71  CEJ2
SnV71    ECONOMY WELLINGTON  with elastic side gores. M W 3 - 16* (See *NOTE above.) (black, tan)    35.25
CEJ2    LOWER ELASTI-WAIST WELLINGTON  lower-cut upper with elastic center gore. (black, caramel)
M W child 10 - 1½,  ladies 3 - 14    36.75
 CCG05  CCG15
CCG05    JAZZ WELLINGTON   with elastic side gores. Half sizes available.
CCG15    ELASTI-WAIST WELLINGTON   with wrap-around elastic gores continuing through the arch. No half sizes.
GTSAID: The same size CG15 appears shorter than CG05 because the waist elastic immediately accommodates foot length and continues to lengthen with growth. We recommend not "growth fit" outsizing youngsters in elasti-waist shoes as much as in styles with contiguous soles. Conversely, young, weak feet may not as comfortably continuously force, while growing, the heavy elastic rather than gradually shaping the CG05. Consider both potential growth and foot strength when fitting.
(black, caramel, tan)
M W child 10 - 2½    44.75
M W ladies 3 - 14    51.25

Ask about Hip-Hop Sneakers - many styles and colors. Many other brands, styles, and colors.

TAP ACCESSORIES  <SA>

                            Taps  C22, C23, C20, C21

Sizes larger to smaller: C-- Toes #1-5, C21 #1-10 C23 #1-2½-6
When Ordering Tap Shoes specify style of taps desired and whether attachment is desired.
When ordering taps without shoes, either specify tap sizes or shoe style for which they are intended or send tracing of sole toe and heel. Taps and tap services are priced per pair for toes or heels.
C20:C21    MASTER TOE : DUOTONE HEEL    10.50
The industry standard cleated nail attached taps with soloid, easy-to-hear sound, placement, and durability features. Generally, no maintenance is required. Ideal for all beginner and young intermediate students.
NOTE:  Master toe taps have been discontinued. As our stock of any size is depleted (currently #1 & 2), we shall be attaching a compatible "no maintenance" style.
C22:C23    TELE-TONE TAPS (toe : heel)    11.50
The Capezio tap specially designed to provide clear TV transmission and better sound definition on any stage or floor. Screw attached light weight hollow taps over nailed-on fiber wafers. Each tap may be independently tuned to provide a different frequency of sound and are considered by most professionals the finest taps available. The screws should be attached with shoe cement (listed below), allowing repeated tension adjustment without loss of grip to the sole leather.
C24:C25    "STACCATO" taps (toe : heel)    12.00
Two-piece screw-on "jingle" taps. Sizes smallest to largest: #1 - 4 toe, #1 - 10 heel.
G27:G28    BELL CLOGGING TAPS (toe : heel)    12.00

Several other styles and brands of taps available - ask.

                           Custom Attached Taps

GTSAID: The GTS unique tap attachment methods involve a variety of materials and techniques rarely combined. Inner soles are not removed, thus avoiding the common misallignment and rippling problems associated with their reattachment. All heel taps have two allignment holes pre-drilled inwardly angled to assure accurate tap placement and minimize the chance of side-of-heel expansion blemishes. Nail-on taps and fiber-boards are pin-punched, burying the nail tips into the inner soles. Fiber-boards are positioned with two standard length tacks, then finish mounted with shorter less obtrusive tacks. All screws are mounted with rubber shoe cement, allowing repeated adjustment while minimizing the chance of screw loss. Because the board back edge "butt" screw pair should always be tight, they are shorter. The single "point" screw  for each tap is longer, allowing loosening to acheive the "clapping" effect premiered by the original Tele-tone 3-screw design. By varying (using #0 phillips bit) the point screw lengths it is possible to control the audible frequency of each tap, permitting four tone cramp rolls, etc. Unless otherwise requested, GTS taps are centered to the sole or heel and alligned with the toe tap at the end of the sole and the heel tap set about 1/16" in from the back edge of the heel. When requested, various custom placement configurations are possible; i.e., forward and/or inward toe tap and fully-back heel tap placement to facilitate easier clips, or more outside or inside placement of toe taps to facilitate easier wings or side riffs. Telephone (712/255-0972) regarding your needs. NOTE: The GTS attachment systems are not used for factory attachment.

The attached taps product code letter follows the shoe style code. Price includes taps or braces and attachment service per pair of shoes.
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---/M full toe & Duotone    26.00
---/D Tele-tone toe & Duotone heel    28.00
---/T Tele-tone toe & heel    30.00
---/H heel braces, inside or outside    12.00
ZZSG3    REMOVAL SERVICE taps or wafers    1.00/per pair\per layer

Miscellaneous Accessories

G29    HIGH-HEEL BRACES    5.00/per pair
G30    REPLACEMENT STRAPS  with attached buckle. (black, black patina, tan, white)    6.50/per pair
G35    SHOE CEMENT  2 oz.    5.00,    19.00/per quart
TIWr223143    GROSGRAIN RIBBON  5/8" wide (other widths available). (25 colors)    14.00/ per 20 yards
Ask about shoe dyes and dying service.

GTSAID:        TYING "DRAWLASTICS"

Because all dancewear should conform to the wearer's shape, a properly designed theater dance shoe drawstring or draw-elastic sleeve should be self-closing, hiding the string knot. The advantage of drawlastics over drawstrings is the ellimination of the bulky bow knot while allowing neat contouring to the foot of the slipper upper edge with easy slipper removal and replacement onto the foot. With the slipper on the feet, the following sequence is recommended.
    1. Pull the string ends outward across the arch (never upward, which risks tearing sleeve stitches from the slipper) to the desired contour and tension.
    2. Overhand the string ends then rotate the overhand knot 90º. The knot should disappear as the sleeve notch closes over it. If not, rotate in the opposite direction. Tie a bow knot then stand and releve, tendu, etc. to confirm comfort and shaping. Adjust and test until satisfied.
    (3.) (This is an optional step using a temporary knot, unnecessary for users familiar with the tension they desire.) Tie a bow knot, remove the slipper, fold the knot string  inside the slipper vamp (like a drawstring), and use the slipper until tension satisfaction is certain. If there is irritation (usually on the Achilles tendon) or undesireable gapping; untie, retension, and use until satisfied.
    4. Untie the bow, rotate the overhand knot to free it, reverse the overlap with a second overhand knot completing a square knot.
NOTE: Be certain that tension and knot design are correct. Properly done, this will be a permanent knot, very difficult to adjust; incorrectly tied, the knot may come undone and the elastic will disappear into the sleeve. Tighten square knot and rotate into sleeve notch.
    5. Overhand each elastic end about 1½" above the square knot, tighten the overhand knots, then cut off the excess elastic above these overhands. The resulting elastic "pigtails" are easily and comfortably obscured under the slipper vamp while the end knots prevent any fraying elastic coating from reaching and loosening the square knot.

       

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This file was partially updated 2/7/12.