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well to start with,,,I'm 6'3" and dont use a lift kit. (first Problem). so my footwear is super critical. anything with a very small heel and thin soles are in order. I love moccassins around the house, and use them in the studio,,,but for a regular gig,,,a pair of penny loafers work fine. cowboy boots are out for any fast pedal work. (at least for me). they get caught between my rods. then if you have any foot problems,,(flat feet) or such,,,anything that your happy with, and works,,,,,,go for it.

Joe

Hard Sole Leather Slippers... no one can tell they are not casual dress shoes..but my goodness bob...ick...change them once in a while...and hey pal..the socks to, remember when your mother told you to change your underware in case you had an accident you would have clean drawers on? Bob maybe you should try those fancy slippers Dorothy wore to OZ buddy.......

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Whitney Single 12 8FL & 5 KN,keyless, dual changers Extended C6th, Webb Amp, Line6 PodXT, Goodrich Curly Chalker Volume Pedal, Match Bro, BJS Bar..I was keyless....when keyless wasn't cool....

I used to play barefoot or in mocassins. Can't play barefoot in a public place that serves food, it's the law. Wore out the mocs and never replaced them. Tennies are comfy but don't look so good on stage with the Nudie suits, string ties and c'boy hats.

I play in tennies when it's appropriate (practice, jams) but I always put on the Tony Lamas or the Dingos when it's showtime. It takes me a few minutes to get used to the volume pedal when I have the boots on, but dressing the part is just part of being a PROFESSIONAL - I'd rather be wearing boots with the band on stage than tennies by myself in the basement. Anytime.

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Ropers or nikes, I havn't really had a problem with playing in either one.I still sound and play the same.(horrible) HA! HA! HA!. Hey man what ever works for you........

sneakers, loafers, or mocassins do fine fer me
i'll wear boots, but i'm not too crazy 'bout 'em

Bobbe,

I lifted the photo off of Winnies website.

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John Drury
NTSGA #3

Tony Lama or Justin lizard cowboy boots work best for me.

I can just picture this greasy biker band with a steel player wearing pink bunny slippers along with his studded denim and leather. No one would mess with him, though!

I HAVE SEVERAL PAIRS OF BOOTS BUT USE ONE SPECIAL PAIR TO PLAY IN----RUBBER SOLES---HOPE THEY NEVER WEAR OUT----- I WOULD BE IN TROUBLE---I HAVE EVERYTHING ON MY STEEL SET FOR THESE BOOTS--I LIKE THE HIGHER HEELS----BOTH FEET HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND THIS IS THE MOST COMFORTABLE WAY FOR ME TO PLAY--THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT THAT IS BEST FOR ME---I AM NO HOTSHOT BUT I HAVE TO BE COMFORTABLE TO DO MY BEST------I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING FROM BAREFOOT,SOCKS,SLIPPERS,HOUSESHOES,ETC---THE BOOTS ARE THE ANSWER FOR THIS OLD GOAT----RB

rubber boots, cut off to ankles, comes in white or black. protect you from electric shock. farris

A fast search on this topic in the forum reveals the following threads:
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/000015.html http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum15/HTML/002115.html

Maybe the answer to a redundant question.
Phred

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"From Truth, Justice is Born"--Quanah Parker-1904

Everything from flip flops to pointy toed boots!

Scott

When I first started, I wore those zip - up boots like my hero Doug Campbell. After a couple of years I graduated into Patent Leather cowboy boots with "x" toes (pointed) and riding heels. Black Reebok Classics is my choice now. They look good for a sneaker, have a low profile and nice flat bottom. I get a new pair every year at the Reebok factory outlet store while I'm on my way to the Texas show!

"rubber boots, cut off to ankles, comes in white or black. protect you from electric shock. "

Farris, does that really happen? I'm a new player.

"rubber boots, cut off to ankles, comes in white or black. protect you from electric shock. "

Farris, does that really happen? I'm a new player.

Justin bullhide ropers.

Tennies are way too sticky. Leather sole ropers are the right way to fly. Black is good, red is OK, don't get the pink ones.

Charlie

Pair of Nike Running shoes

For me, I've found that I can wear just about anything, if the ankle is cut pretty low in it. As long as my ankle has room to pivot back and forth on the pedals, I'm usually ok.

Black velcro walking shoes. I can wear them loose to keep my bunions comfortable, then when I play, I reach down and tighten up the velcro so it's tight across the ball of my foot for rocking the pedals. When I finish playing and forget to loosen them back up, my bunions start complaining. Getting old is not for sissies.

farris may be right probably osha approved.

Boat shoes-thin enough soles that you can feel what's happening, easy to rock ankle, and can swim across beer.

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