This shoe is excellent to tap in! It is loud in sound and the rubber pads are great for providing stability when turning. My street shoe is a 7.5-8, but got these in an 8 because I had a wide foot. They fit perfectly. With the full sole, it gives great arch support and the leather is nice quality. I've been tapping for decades, broke an ankle a few years ago, and this shoe is the best full sole shoe I've tried in the market recently. It's worth the extra $30 investment compared to less expensive Bloch and Capezio mid-line tap shoes. I only wish the laces were a little longer, but that is an easy fix.