Globe Theatrical Supply Resource Center  712/255-0972

 Return to PRODUCT CATEGORIES directory.

THEATER DANCE PERFORMANCE SHOES <S>

 Not only are there many types of footwear available for theater dance applications, there are hundreds of stock and custom styles allowing selection options per period, characterization, musical theme, or personal style. Whether for upper level training or professional performance, nearly any shoe costuming concept is possible. Following is a brief highlight listing of a few more popular ballet, tap, and jazz styles. For traditional styles see STUDENT TRAINING SHOES; also consider ACROBATIC/GYMNASTIC SLIPPERS, MODERN/ETHNIC SANDALS & CHARACTER SHOES, POINTE SLIPPERS, or CUSTOM DANCE SHOES. If you do not see a satisfactory style, telephone for detailed, additional, fitting, and group outfitting information.

Shoe sizes are listed from smallest to largest available. Stock sizes may include child 5 - 13½ and adult 1 - 17.
Widths: Narrow, Medium, Wide, eXtra wide or: A, B, C, D, E, EE

BALLET SLIPPERS

 Unless otherwise noted, all listed ballets are fully lined leather with drawlastics (elastic "drawstring"{see TYING DRAWLASTICS near the end of this file}), and include (usually unattached) elastics. Note differences in pinks.
GTSAID: The term "split-sole" is often used inaccurately to describe any shoe with a ball-of-foot pad separated from a heel or heel pad. The purpose of the design is to encourage more complete shaping of the shoe around the foot starting from the center-line of the sole; thus, more accurately sculpting the foot, even when arched. This is best accomplished only when there is a seam the length of the center of the shoe sole and frequently another crossing under the arch. The term split-sole used below indicates such a design.
CCG2002    BALLET GOLD  (black, pink, white)
Fast shaping split-sole style excellent for most intermediate and upper level students.
Narrow (pink only), Medium, Wide widths.
(no white) child 10 - 2½    27.25
(also WW pink) adult 3 - 10    28.25
N M W adult 10½ - 14    29.50
JULIET   C2028 Bh277
Exceptionally fast shaping leather with seamless arch and ball and heel pads.
C2027    LEATHER JULIET (black, rose quartz, white)
Medium, Wide widths. Sizes adult 4 - 12    30.50
C2028    CANVAS JULIET with attached heel elastics. (black, light ballet pink, white)
M W child 10 - 2½ (light ballet pink only)    17.75
M W adult 4 - 12    18.25
ROMEO (black, white)
Wider cut men's variation of the Juliet made of more durable, yet soft, Mesisto leather.
C2020    LEATHER ROMEO
Medium, Wide widths. Sizes adult 7 - 14    36.25
C2021    CANVAS ROMEO with attached heel elastics.
M W adult 7 - 14    19.00
BALLET PUMP
Bh278    LEATHER PUMP (pink)
Split leather sole, attached crossing elastics.
A B C D adult 2 - 8½    29.50
Bh277    CANVAS PUMP (flesh {light tan})
A B C D child 10 - 1½ (plus pink)    18.75
A B C D adult 2 - 8½ (plus black, pink)    20.00
B C D men's 4 - 11½ (plus black, white)    22.50

                SATIN SLIPPERS

Dyeable white satin unless otherwise noted.
Lo063 Sq1521
Lo063    SATIN FLAT (white)
Chrome (sueded) leather full sole with satin upper and attached elastic.
Narrow 3½ - 10, Medium child 8 - adult 10    19.00
Sq1521    SATIN HEELED FLAT (white)
Sueded sole, 3/16" rubber heel from size 3½, satin upper.
Medium child 6 - 3 (no heel)    19.00
Medium adult 3½ - 10    21.00;    sizes 11, 12    22.75

Other dyeable satin slipper, ballroom, and period shoe styles available.

                        Dyes and Dying
ZZSG5    CUSTOM SATIN DYE SERVICE most styles    15.00
 Send garment swatch for shade match. Blendable cold-set dye allows very similar color co-ordination. Advise if slightly lighter or darker shade is desired. (NOTE: Cold-set dyes may be affected by moisture, including spills and perspiration. Dye-bleed onto hosiery or skin may occur.)
SAAcp32    FABRIC DYE 2 oz. (many colors)    8.00/bottle
Suitable for most fabric uppers (not color fast or washable).  Order by color or send swatch for closest match.
Apply with soft brush.  Brush: 25¢
SAKw3600    AEROSOL SURFACE DYE (50 colors and gloss) 4½ oz.    7.75
(black, dark brown, white) 12 oz.    15.00
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.
Bh302 TAP-ON   (black, tan)
Strap on folk dance pump with tractive sole pads and screw-on taps (toe taps with sounding board) attached.
Narrow, Medium widths. Sizes: child 9 - 1½    37.25,  adult 4 - 12    39.00
  C828 CCBRT
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    158.00
**All C professional styles may be customized in various ways, including color. For some insight see CUSTOM DANCE SHOES, or telephone 712/255-0972.
CCBRT    CABARET open-toed interlocking wrap-vamp sandal with 2¾" heel. M W 4 - 11 (black, silver, tan, custom**)    158.00
C800  CCHRS 
C800    PROFESSIONAL T-STRAP  T-strap version of the C828. (black, tan, custom**)
N M W widths; sizes 4 - 11    158.00
CCHRS    CHORUS  2¾" T-strap variation. M W 4 - 11 (black, silver, tan, custom**)    158.00
C900    3" HEEL T-STRAP  M W 4 - 11 (black, tan, custom**)    158.00
Bh389 Bh388
Bh389    TAP-FLEX WELLINGTON  Low Wellington style tap shoe, slightly concave top of heel pocket, attached taps. (black, tan)
M child 10 - 1½    55.75
N M adult 4 - 12    64.75
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)    55.75
N M adult 4 - 12 (plus tan)    64.75
M Men's 6 - 13    70.00
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, tan)
M W child 10 - 2½    57.00
M W 4 - 10    61.75
M W adult 10½ - 14    62.75
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) Medium Wide
child 10 - 2½    61.00
4 - 10    72.25
adult 10½ - 14    74.25
CK360  CK-3600
CK360    PRO OXFORD The long established 1½" heel, leather lined standard for professional tap and character oxfords.
N (stocked in black only) M W X 3- 14 (black, tan, white, custom**)    190.00
CK-3600    WING-TIP PRO OXFORD  M W X 6 - 13 (black/white, tan/white, custom**)    190.00

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

JAZZ SHOES

 Bh495
Bh495    NEO-FLEX JAZZ LOAFER  Low-cut style, leather with neoprene-waist upper, rubber split-sole. (black, tan, taupe)
M child 10 - 1½; adult 4 - 11½    35.75
JAZZ WELLINGTONS
Pull-on soft split-soled leather jazz boots with 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.
 CCG05  CCG15
CCG05    JAZZ WELLINGTON (Jazz Ankle Boot) with elastic side gores. Half sizes available.
CCG15    ELASTI-WAIST WELLINGTON (Stretch Jazz Ankle Boot) 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, suntan, tan) Medium, Wide
child 10-2½    39.50
3-10    46.75
10½-14    48.50
CDS15
CDS15    GROOVE  Hip-hop styling in suede and mesh with modified "split-sole". (jet black) Medium width only
child 12 - 3    65.75
women 4 - 14    69.50
men  8 - 15    71.75

Many other brands, styles, and colors of jazz and hip-hop shoes.

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 are priced per pair for toes or heels.
C20:C21    MASTER TOE : DUOTONE HEEL    9.50
The industry standard nail attached taps with outstanding sound, placement, and durability features. Generally, no maintenance is required.
NOTE:  Master toe taps have been discontinued. As our stock of any size is depleted (currently #1 & 2), we shall be attaching a similar "no maintenance" style.
C22:C23    TELE-TONE TAPS (toe : heel)    10.00
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 many the finest taps available. The screws should be attached with shoe cement (listed below), allowing tension adjustment without loss of grip to the sole leather.
G27:G28    BELL CLOGGING TAPS (toe : heel)    10.50

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 screw pair should always be tight, they are shorter. The 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 the point screw lengths it is even 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 service per pair of shoes.
<ZSAG> on SG : on other brands
---/M full toe & Duotone    22.00 : 24.00
---/D Tele-tone toe & Duotone heel    23.50 : 25.50
---/T Tele-tone toe & heel    25.00 : 27.00
---/H heel braces, inside or outside    10.00 : 10.00
ZZSG3    REMOVAL SERVICE taps or wafers    1.00/per pair\per layer

Miscellaneous Accessories  <SA>

 G29    HIGH-HEEL BRACES    5.00/per pair
C31    REPLACEMENT STRAPS with attched buckle (black, tan, white)    6.00/per pair
C24:C30    SHOELACES  24" : 30" cotton. (black, tan, white)    1.00 per pair
G35    SHOE CEMENT 2 oz.    5.00,    19.00/per quart
Wr----    GROSGRAIN RIBBON 5/8" wide (other widths available) (40 colors)    15.00/ per 20 yards
For shoe dyes and dying , see SATIN SLIPPERS above.

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, reversing overlap with a second overhand knot, complete 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.
Return to PRODUCT CATEGORIES directory.
Partially updated 6/8/09.