These tap shoes are designed for male dancers. They are perfect for performances or dance rehearsals. The shoes feature a triple stacked heel and double stacked hard leather outsole for durability. The specially developed metal bonding procedures ensure that the screws holding the taps in place won't loosen without modification by the dancer. The Oxford style, in luxury soft grain leather, looks great. The canvas and Kashmir lining provide comfort. They are engineered to achieve maximum tap plate contact with a flat surface, and have a high quality steel resonance plate for great sound. The shorter break-in time and counter free toe box make them comfortable right out of the box.