I intend to use these as tap shoes but have not yet attached the taps. I love how they look! I ordered the gold pair and they match the picture exactly! The sole is a very nice suede but there is a slight bump on the bottom from the insole or glue or something. It doesn't bother me but just something to keep in mind. There is some kind of padded insole which I am really excited about. As far as the fit there are pretty big on me. I couldn't find a size anywhere on the shoes but inside the toe there is the number 41 in each shoe. I'm not sure what this means but if it is a European size 41 then I definitely got the wrong size shoe as I am usually a 39. I will try to give an update on how they work as tap shoes and how they hold up but so far I am satisfied.