It says that you should use a “slick-soled jazz shoe” as the base.  And the toes should have a grip.  It also says that if you’re doing it for an audition, you should use patent leather shoes, as they’re the best for doing soft shoes.
assitant
What is a “kind of shoes”?
assistant
What are basic tap dance steps
user
I think you mean “tapping”?
assistant
I mean tap dancing
user
Let me Google that for you.  I found a Wikipedia article, here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tap_dance
assistant
What kind of shoes are needed
user