Members gbl102 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'm just straight barefoot. Couldn't ever seem to get as proficient with heel-toe with shoes on and I never liked playing in socks. I've tried chucks, Adidas Sambas, Simples, and even Macbeths... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slight-return Posted May 8, 2009 Members Share Posted May 8, 2009 What about organ shoes? I don't really know if they'd work or not -- they are designed to give feel, and while they do have heel-toe playing sensitivity in mind the issues are, I suppose quite different hmm, maybe a real driving moc would work too a fencing shoe might also be helpful - the specialized heel area and they get good traction on metal (for fencing on an electric piste) kind of left field, but maybe even a climbing shoe (provided you sized it to fit like a street shoe, not climbing shoe fit) would be something eh, just some ideas for ya - I have absolutely no idea if they'd work well but I figure if we're at glove-like slippers we're looking at non-standard footwear anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mraia1 Posted May 9, 2009 Members Share Posted May 9, 2009 Water shoes, if anything. Usually, though, I just play in socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 wait. what pussies can't play their IC's barefoot without hurting their feetsies? I've been doing this for 4 years and haven't even developed a callous let alone hurt my feet. The beaters nail me on top of my feet. Very uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slap happy drums Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 I want to get some tap shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kabaalk Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Has anyone tried ballet slippers? High heels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil_The_Rodent Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 I usually wear socks but I have Nike Wrestling Shoes for slushy conditions or clubs with sticky floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 I want to get some tap shoes that could possibly be cool in a latin setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JakeTheSnake Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 as high heels could be in a strip club setting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knightvalin Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Heya Folks:I used to wear just standard running shoes most gigs, or if it was a formal jacket/shirt/tie gig, I have a pair of Black Rockports , but since I've taken up double Pedal , I've been using these rather cool slip on pair of black slippers I got from Walmart. Form fit the foot, the tread on them are like mini stop signs, thickness of a cheese slice, and my feet don't slip off the boards. Total Cost?$4.55 with taxes in. Gotta Love Walmart sometimes:thu::blah::thu:PEACE:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zon5string Posted May 11, 2009 Members Share Posted May 11, 2009 Has anyone tried ballet slippers? High heels?Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slight-return Posted May 11, 2009 Members Share Posted May 11, 2009 I usually wear socks but I have Nike Wrestling Shoes for slushy conditions or clubs with sticky floors. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me you wear the headgear too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Phil_The_Rodent Posted May 11, 2009 Members Share Posted May 11, 2009 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEtell me you wear the headgear too!! The leather thing? Haha. That'd be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MapexDrummer Posted May 11, 2009 Members Share Posted May 11, 2009 Actually I have used those on my iron cobras, they worked pretty nicely for me. no slip. A friend of mine got me a free pair about 3 1/2 years ago. He saw them in some climbing (??) magazine before they even came out and contacted the company. They ended up sending him a few pairs to test out before, so he was pretty much a beta tester for Vibram. I'm pretty sure they were designed for climbers. takes a while to get used to them. I wouldn't wear them in public unless you like attention. people will be bothering you all the time asking "wtf are those....where can i get some" even if though most are probably thinking they look fugly. they have enough padding to protect your feet from rocks/glass/stickers, but your feet will start hurting after a while. I personally wouldn't pay more than $20 for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melvinspeed Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 I guess if your toes don't get along with one another, these shoes would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slight-return Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 A friend of mine got me a free pair about 3 1/2 years ago. He saw them in some climbing (??) magazine before they even came out and contacted the company. They ended up sending him a few pairs to test out before, so he was pretty much a beta tester for Vibram. I'm pretty sure they were designed for climbers. maybe as an approach or scrambling shoe, but they look almost more like a water shoebut I have my doubts as a clmbing shoe as suchlot of neoprene and mesh (which is going to get torn up) and I have my doubts you could crank em tight like a full on climbing shoe , looks like they use a heel strap (which could interfere with heel hooking), etc - I suspect they aren't using a climbing rubber on the sole (and there are treads)Though I suspect folks are going to try them as a "natural foot climbing" experiment - just for the hell of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'll take some regular street shoes, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Busbee Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 this is not a rip on you, at all,butthis is THE gay-est product i've ever, ever seen. flaming...right up there with Crocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Busbee Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 best shoes I've ever had, for coolness and playing, are Puma's...the Sierra Trail and Sport Fashion. Both are tight profile and feel like nothing on your feet. Heel toe/ skipping/doubles, etc. are all easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jenksdrummer Posted May 12, 2009 Members Share Posted May 12, 2009 http://www.vibramfivefingers.com I wonder about them, especially for those Iron Cobra players who can't play in barefeet because they'll hurt their feet. anyone? If I wore those, I would have to stand in line to kick my own ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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