Shoes

Cloggers may wear Oxford style, Mary Jane style, or Split-Soled leather shoes.
Shoes can usually be ordered in white, black, or tan. Some groups spray paint their shoes other colors.
White shoes are easier to see on stage than black shoes, but need to be polished more often.
Beginner cloggers may buy white flat-soled Keds with canvas or leather uppers and install taps.
Another entry-level option for young children: clogging taps can be installed on the black plastic Mary Jane-style tap shoes sold at Payless or other budget shoe stores.
Intermediate cloggers usually wear oxford style leather dance shoes. As the technical demands of a clogging class grow, so does the need for a more supportive and flexible shoe.
Advanced cloggers who perform toe stands generally prefer split-soled shoes. Dance Fair brand "Signature Split-Soles" are popular now.
Non-skid pads may be installed (below the tap under the ball of the foot) at a shoe shop if dance floors are too slippery. Alternatively, cloggers use duct tape or even hairspray to increase traction.
Don't be afraid to experiment with flexible cushions and pads for support and shock absorption. Cloggers performing toe stands may use lambswool and/or Bunhead Ouch Pouches.
Taps can be attached to split-soled dance sneakers for a practice shoe that is more comfortable.
If you do not have access to a local dance shoe store or used-shoe swap, here are some options (not affiliated with this site):

Backstage Dancewear (Bonnie Steele)

Phone: (801) 446-0192 Utah

eBay "Clogging Shoes" or "Tap Shoes"

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