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Well I used to wear a pair of sensible soft boots, but after spending so much time on the forum, I've found I require hip waders

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Steve Stallings
Bremond, Texas

I wore boots (good'ns too! Justins and Acmes) for years. Now, it's got to be light, soft, flexible, and have a tight fit.

(Hush Puppies or Dr. Scholl's)

<font size=2>You can stop laughing anytime!</font>

Started with a pair of mocassins. Too soft for a narrow-footed person like me. Switched to a pair of Florsheim dress shoes (mistake). Switched to cowboy boots but the long pointed toes got in the way of the pedal rods. Changed to lace-up ropers which were OK but lacked flexibility in the ankle area. Tried a pair of military oxfords for about a year but quit using 'em because I couldn't feel the pedals. Switched to a pair of athletic shoes, liked them pretty well. Then last April I bought a pair of "Streetcars" shoes with soft leather uppers and soft rubber soles. They are about the most ideal shoes I have found so far for playing pedal steel guitar. I have heard that the old Hushpuppies 2 or 3-eyelet oxfords were real good, but TRY and find a pair. The more mature players musta bought up the entire remaining supply. Maybe I ought to check with Al Marcus, eh?

All right, I checked with Al Marcus and he told me that a pair of chest waders (any brand) would probably do just fine for the way I play.

Back in 1975 I saw Lloyd Green playing. He was wearing a pair of slip-on PLATFORM shoes with about a 2 1/2" heel. No way he could feel his pedals with those babies. He played awesome as usual. Betcha he could play in a pair of Mickey Mouse boots and sound good. Maybe it ain't the footwear after all.

Tim R.

It takes 'till after the first couple of snows to get used to the snowshoes, but after that, you're laughin'.
-John

well I think after all the reply and remarks Ill try the slip the left shoe off deal lol. joe

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carter single 10

I like moccasins. Better feel of the pedals .

When I play in public, I'm usually dressed up, so I wear Tony Lama's boots. They do not have a long, pointy toe, and they fit perfectly.

When I play at home for my own amazement, I just wear socks, or sneakers, or whatever else I happen to have on.

Lincoln

I was scratching my head wondering if this thread was "tongue in cheek", but after reading more posts.....I now have my answer!

Ghillie Brogues and full Highland Dress. That causes quite a stir in some of these TX dance Halls!! I can't imagine wearing anything but boots or something leather soled. But boots have worked the best for me. I've got my favorites, but it doesn't matter as much to me as it used to.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Bill C. Buntin on 01 December 2001 at 05:34 PM.]</p></FONT>

deck shoes or sneakers - I've tried my Justin's and my feet slip all over the place!

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STEELDAYS 2002
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I always wear western boots. The secret is they must be "steel"toed of coarse.

If you think those Luccheses are comfortable now, just wait until you've worn them 15 years and had those soft leather soles replaced 3 or 4 times! Sometimes I'm tempted to sleep in 'em.

Thongs (the Hawaiians call them slippers)

I used to wear boots but I found that they restricted my movemants when rocking between the A and B pedals. Now I wear leather shoes with a low heel but I am looking for a leather shoe with a slightly higher heel. I tried running shoes but I found that they "stick" to the pedals.

Some cowboy boots are ok, I have a cheap pair of fake ostrich ones that have rubber soles,they seem to work ok, leather soles slip too much. At home I have an old pair of slippers I like to use.

Hip Boots and waders, now thats funny, can you just picture that ??? B Cole, thats funny...tom

I played this week end with one shoe off I have too admit i didnt have any pedal trouble and it made people look at the steel player for sure lol

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carter single 10