What creates the sound difference between certain types of tap shoes?
There are three different types of tap shoes: teletone, duotone, and supertone. The difference in sound comes from the amount of screws that are placed into the metal piece on the bottom of the sole. The screws are adjustable and that can also cause a difference in the sound. Most people prefer the teletone; however, each dancer can decide for themselves what they prefer to use, as there are no set rules.