# My child's tap shoes are squeaking

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Last updated: 2026-05-27

> When the tap shoes are making a squeak that wasn't there before and you don't know if it's a loose screw, a break-in phase, or something the teacher is going to notice in class

## Quick read

Tap shoe squeaking almost always has one of two causes: a loose screw under the tap plate, or the tap plate starting to lift from the sole. Both are diagnosable in under two minutes. A loose screw is a 30-second Phillips-head fix. A tap that's lifting at the heel is a cobbler or replacement situation. The squeak you can't fix at home after tightening screws is the one to take to a professional.

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