Best shoes for playing ( again, im sorry)

Ariel Lobos · Post by **Ariel Lobos** » 8 Jan 2012 3:26 pm

I know this is a recurrent topic but i have to change my moccasins, they are really confortable but expensive because i bought them long ago for a friends wedding .Im playing a sho bud proffesional and an Emmons push pull with differents types of pedals as all we know...any suggestions ?

Jeff Metz Jr. · Post by **Jeff Metz Jr.** » 8 Jan 2012 4:10 pm

A pair of Merona Cloyd Slipper Moccasins. Sox-tab patent with plush interior lining and rubber soul. Amazing for pedal steel playing, and can be bought at Target for around 25.00

AJ Azure · Post by **AJ Azure** » 8 Jan 2012 4:20 pm

http://www.amazon.com/TMAS-Wushu-Shoes- ... _sim_mov_3

http://www.amazon.com/Feiyue-High-Top-S ... _sim_mov_4

http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Pretereo-2 ... =1-1-spell

works for kung fu practitioners and wrestlers, supportive but, not heavy on sole.

Ariel Lobos · Post by **Ariel Lobos** » 8 Jan 2012 6:58 pm

Thanks ! The flexibility of the sole is important , am i right ?

AJ Azure · Post by **AJ Azure** » 8 Jan 2012 8:28 pm

definitely in martial arts. foot grip as well as control when kicking. seems like no-brainer to use them for pedal steel

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 8 Jan 2012 8:55 pm

I don't like flexible sole shoes for playing steel. My favorite shoes for playing PSG are race car shoes. They are designed for working the pedals of a race car so function prevails over fashion.

The soles are fairly stiff and they are just big enough for my foot. There is nothing extending beyond my toes and the side of my foot, so there's less chance of getting tangled in the pedals. I find I have far fewer pedal mishaps, which means my playing is more consistent. Also, the rubber soles have a lot of traction so my foot doesn't slip on the pedals, like with leather sole shoes or boots.

They may look a little funny, but I'm too old to care. If I play good, people seem to forgive my dreadful sense of fashion.

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 8 Jan 2012 10:33 pm

I agree with Paul. These are what I use. The only drawback is they get hot because they are designed to deflect heat.

http://www.saferacer.com/simpson-highto ... uctid=1017

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 8 Jan 2012 11:49 pm

Well at least I didn't buy the red ones!!

Dan Beller-McKenna · Post by **Dan Beller-McKenna** » 9 Jan 2012 2:43 am

Well, to each his or her own. The ideal footwear on steel for me is none. I found that this isn't always "appropriate," and even dangerous: forget the broken glass and unidentified sticky substances on some bandstands--there was the night an inebriated young woman tried (and partially succeeded) to paint my toenails while playing. :whoa:I kid you not. I wear boots or running shoes now.

Dan

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 9 Jan 2012 3:19 am

Loafers or mocassins fer myslef

Ariel Lobos · Post by **Ariel Lobos** » 9 Jan 2012 4:31 am

Wow those red ones are really cool !!!

Adam Sorber · Post by **Adam Sorber** » 9 Jan 2012 5:22 am

I wear Etnies skateboarding sneakers.

Tom Grosz · Post by **Tom Grosz** » 9 Jan 2012 7:54 am

My favorite pedaling footwear are my soft-soled (crepe?) Minnetonka moccasins.

Another option for me are a set of Tom's. They are fairly snug on my foot and have a tad sturdier sole than my moc's. If you haven't heard of Tom's shoes, their business premise is donating 1 pair of shoes to children in need for every pair you buy.

I wear my shoes to the death, so when I calculate a cost per wear of even $50 shoes, it is very small!

Richard Damron · Post by **Richard Damron** » 9 Jan 2012 8:10 am

Ballet Slippers!

Don't laugh! They're the next best thing to playing in socks. Just fold them up and cram them into a corner of the pack-a-seat.

"Personal preference" trumps everything so whether it's ballet slippers or lineman's boots they all work.

Richard

Bill Hatcher · Post by **Bill Hatcher** » 9 Jan 2012 8:21 am

man i have seen tommy dodd play bare foot!!!

Ben Feher · Post by **Ben Feher** » 9 Jan 2012 8:34 am

I'm looking at latin dance shoes. High cowboy boot like heel, thin leather sole, low cut and snug fit.

I don't like the extra sole of street shoes, it gets in the way. And moccosins are not snug enough, my foot feels like is slopping around in them. Cowboy boots have a higher heel that seems like it would make everything more comfortable, my calves get very tired/cramp up from holding my foot up sometimes, but the high tops look like they would impare ankle movement for rocking on/off pedals. Dance shoes look like they cover all the bases.

Some dance shoes are available in wingtip too. Just sayin'

Brian Herder · Post by **Brian Herder** » 9 Jan 2012 8:37 am

Obviously people's results vary, but I play in whatever I am wearing. PF Flyers to cowboy boots (the heals do make for a tighter fit under the steel). There are enough special requirements for this instrument already without worrying about my shoes.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 Jan 2012 8:44 am

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 9 Jan 2012 8:57 am

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 9 Jan 2012 9:12 am

I just wear whatever I have on. Its no big deal. Mud caked Snow boots are a hassle though.

Ben Feher · Post by **Ben Feher** » 9 Jan 2012 9:24 am

Ken Metcalf wrote:

You know I have been wondering how you hold 3 pedals at once...

Danny Bates · Post by **Danny Bates** » 9 Jan 2012 9:44 am

I always make sure my shoes can bust into some breakdancing moves on my break. I got do something while they're playing that disco crap.. I guess that's why they call it breakdancing?

PS. This was supposed to de a dancing Gif.

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 9 Jan 2012 12:01 pm

For more formal affairs..

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 9 Jan 2012 12:55 pm

Oh Ken... I want some.

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 9 Jan 2012 3:34 pm

Kino sandals...

http://www.kinosandals.com/

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