DRESS CODES - in general

[cleary]

Personally like I said if I don't like the Dress Code for an event, or say a resturant I just stay home.

While I understand reading and understanding arnt your strongest talents, if you go back and give it your very best effort you'll see IM NOT PLAYING IN THE EVENT. I'm a viewer and I very much think wearing a vest, dress shoes and a button up is like wearing a winter jacket to the beach or rockports with a suit. Just don't look right.

 

[cleary]

I think that's an excellent compromise. Even in my line of work, I can get away with all-black sneakers in business casual scenarios, as long as they look like the example above. But I prefer my Rockports even then -- they're that comfortable.

What's an obvious sore-thumb, is having a business casual look, ending with white sneakers, indoors. It screams of "you'll pry my sneakers from my cold dead feet."

-Sean

Yes very good compromise! You're still able to look like a waiter, but more of a Pizza Hut server than the fine dining type. #stuffedcrustplease

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

While I understand reading and understanding arnt your strongest talents, if you go back and give it your very best effort you'll see IM NOT PLAYING IN THE EVENT. I'm a viewer and I very much think wearing a vest, dress shoes and a button up is like wearing a winter jacket to the beach or rockports with a suit. Just don't look right.

So when are you doing your own event, maybe the Dress Code should be Nudity, so no one has to buy nothing special to wear. You could call it the Naked & Afraid Pool Tournament.

Maybe you could get TAR to Stream it, and it might be entertaining.

 

[alstl]

Code or no code I refuse to wear a dress.

 

[sfleinen]

Yea I've golfed since I was a child but thanks for the education. I wear a petometer every day. The days I rack up the most... Playing a tristate or predator tour. Nuts, right?

Yes, it is nuts -- what does a Purina app for a smartphone (petometer) have to do with this discussion?

This game is doomed.

All because they won't allow you to wear your white sneakers and golf outfit indoors?

Dude, pool has greater problems than that, I assure you. While I agree the dress code does need to be revamped to start getting an air of respect for what we do, there are just those traditional tournaments -- like the World Tournament of 14.1 -- where the dress code is stepped up a notch in keeping with its history.

Underdressing is doing more damage to our sport than overdressing.

-Sean

 

[lfigueroa]

Hey everyone, I'm back for another installment of "why do we dress like waiters?"

With the "world tournament" under way, as a viewer I wonder why on gods green earth are pool players are dressed like this? Vest, dress shoes, button up shirt, slacks... Are they part time limo drivers? They are close to the airport I guess...

Just makes me wonder how pool ended up like this. I know, few tournaments require a vest. Ultimate 10ball comes to mind, but we ran them off... But the dress shoes! THE DRESS SHOES!!!!

Every single professional tournament seems to think a pool player should be wearing dress shoes. And why? Why would you even consider calling pool a sport... a sport played in dress shoes. Pool is constant walking. Always on your feet. So why wouldn't you wear shoes that are appropriate for that? In sports, uniforms/clothing should improve ones performance. Shoes are not an exception. Do you think dress shoes improve your pool game?

So time compare pool to our brother sport, GOLF. Pool has been gravitating towards pool clothing, thankfully. The PGA dress code: "Players shall present a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Clothing worn by players shall be consistent with currently accepted golf fashion. The tournament director shall interpret this regulation subject to the approval of the commissioner."

Look at a typical golf shoe. Sadly Rory McIllroy can win the Masters on live tv wearing a shoe like this, but it would be considered unprofessional to wear a similar style shoe in a pool tournament?

The dresscode war is real. Lets improve this game.

Good God, man. Where are you buying your shoes?

I have any number of leather shoes that are super comfortable. My favorites for pool are a pair of Bruno Magli. But I also have some cheaper Johnston & Murphy that I sometimes wear. They all comfortable, light, and stylish. I’ve worn the Brunos for 20 hours of pool and never thought about them.

As to golf, the last time I checked we weren't playing on grass or climbing into sand traps. And even Larry Nevel doesn’t have to get his cue going at 100 mph over the course of a 25 foot swing, so we get to dress nice.

Dress codes in pool are about tradition and respect.

Just like when you wear better clothes to other events, it's out of respect for your boss, the corporation, its customers, the families of the bride and groom, the deceased, or the judge ;-) But sometimes its also out of tradition. And in pool that means a nod to formal dress and the rich history of our sport. Hoping that spectators and potential sponsors consider us more than bar flies is an added plus.

In addition, it to respect the game and to show you recognize that you and the promoters know you are a part of something special. You don’t that get that... well, you just don’t get that. Fortunately, next year there will be a CSI dress code, and the World and other important events will also have dress codes of one sort or another, and maybe a few other events too.

So get yourself a part of nice pair of shoes… or just stay home. This subject is as a dead horse as they come. Anyone that cares about the game understands and will try and support.

Lou Figueroa

 

[cleary]

All because they won't allow you to wear your white sneakers and golf outfit indoors?

Allow me? No, I'm not playing. Has nothing to do with me, I'm not, never will be and never would want to be a professional pool player.

I do however feel the game need a makeover.

 

[cleary]

So get yourself a part of nice pair of shoes… or just stay home.

I'm not playing in this event or other professional events. I'm not a pro. This isn't about me, it's about professional pool. Thanks!

 

[lfigueroa]

I'm not playing in this event or other professional events. I'm not a pro. This isn't about me, it's about professional pool. Thanks!

You obviously missed the important stuff, so here it is again:

Good God, man. Where are you buying your shoes?

I have any number of leather shoes that are super comfortable. My favorites for pool are a pair of Bruno Magli. But I also have some cheaper Johnston & Murphy that I sometimes wear. They all comfortable, light, and stylish. I’ve worn the Brunos for 20 hours of pool and never thought about them.

As to golf, the last time I checked we weren't playing on grass or climbing into sand traps. And even Larry Nevel doesn’t have to get his cue going at 100 mph over the course of a 25 foot swing, so we get to dress nice.

Dress codes in pool are about tradition and respect.

Just like when you wear better clothes to other events, it's out of respect for your boss, the corporation, its customers, the families of the bride and groom, the deceased, or the judge ;-) But sometimes its also out of tradition. And in pool that means a nod to formal dress and the rich history of our sport. Hoping that spectators and potential sponsors consider us more than bar flies is an added plus.

In addition, it to respect the game and to show you recognize that you and the promoters know you are a part of something special. You don’t that get that... well, you just don’t get that. Fortunately, next year there will be a CSI dress code, and the World and other important events will also have dress codes of one sort or another, and maybe a few other events too.

So get yourself a part of nice pair of shoes… or just stay home. This subject is as a dead horse as they come. Anyone that cares about the game understands and will try and support.

Lou Figueroa

 

[cleary]

Anyone else who only slightly glanced at the words before replying want to say the same thing?

 

[cleary]

Dress shoes are for dressing up, not playing a sport. #fact

 

[lfigueroa]

Anyone else who only slightly glanced at the words before replying want to say the same thing?

Dead horse.

Good God, man. Where are you buying your shoes?

I have any number of leather shoes that are super comfortable. My favorites for pool are a pair of Bruno Magli. But I also have some cheaper Johnston & Murphy that I sometimes wear. They all comfortable, light, and stylish. I’ve worn the Brunos for 20 hours of pool and never thought about them.

As to golf, the last time I checked we weren't playing on grass or climbing into sand traps. And even Larry Nevel doesn’t have to get his cue going at 100 mph over the course of a 25 foot swing, so we get to dress nice.

Dress codes in pool are about tradition and respect.

Just like when you wear better clothes to other events, it's out of respect for your boss, the corporation, its customers, the families of the bride and groom, the deceased, or the judge ;-) But sometimes its also out of tradition. And in pool that means a nod to formal dress and the rich history of our sport. Hoping that spectators and potential sponsors consider us more than bar flies is an added plus.

In addition, it to respect the game and to show you recognize that you and the promoters know you are a part of something special. You don’t that get that... well, you just don’t get that. Fortunately, next year there will be a CSI dress code, and the World and other important events will also have dress codes of one sort or another, and maybe a few other events too.

So get yourself a part of nice pair of shoes… or just stay home. This subject is as a dead horse as they come. Anyone that cares about the game understands and will try and support.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Ih82luz]

I'm with you in that, when I watch pool matches on TV we see a HOF player wearing a hoodie to a televised match.

A good interview to watch is one with the owner of Diamond Billiards (Greg Sullivan?) at the Derby City Classic. He touches on the non-specifications with tables and the desire to have a set of specs for tables, just like all sports have specs (golf ball size, hole size. Base path length, pitching mound length, etc).

For the most part, the pros wear appropriate attire.

 

[lfigueroa]

I'm with you in that, when I watch pool matches on TV we see a HOF player wearing a hoodie to a televised match.

A good interview to watch is one with the owner of Diamond Billiards (Greg Sullivan?) at the Derby City Classic. He touches on the non-specifications with tables and the desire to have a set of specs for tables, just like all sports have specs (golf ball size, hole size. Base path length, pitching mound length, etc).

For the most part, the pros wear appropriate attire.

I swear the dress code stuff -- it's like little kids whining about having to get dressed for school.

Lou Figueroa

 

[cleary]

I have any number of leather shoes that are super comfortable. My favorites for pool are a pair of Bruno Magli. But I also have some cheaper Johnston & Murphy that I sometimes wear. They all comfortable, light, and stylish. I’ve worn the Brunos for 20 hours of pool and never thought about them.

I too have nice dress shoes. I wear them to work, weddings, funerals and nice dinners. I don't wear them to the gym, to play soccer, tennis or really any activity I would consider a sport. That includes playing pool.

 

[cleary]

I swear the dress code stuff -- it's like little kids whining about having to get dressed for school.

Lou Figueroa

I swear women with the protesting.. it's like little kids whining about having to get dressed for school.

 

[Klopek]

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[cleary]

When I see pro players at the US Open dressed like bangers on a Saturday night it makes me sad for the future of pool.

I like that certain events require pros to make an effort and show some respect. Maybe one day the sponsorship money will come back and Televised matches will be seen again. I can dream right?. :wink:

You'll never get a sponsor in those polo's! MUST! WEAR! VEST! AND! DRESS SHOES!!!!!

 

[beetle]

At Steineay, trying to order dinner but all the waiters are playing pool. What the...????

Clap twice very loudly to get their attention.

 

[BRussell]

I swear women with the protesting.. it's like little kids whining about having to get dressed for school.

A very good comparison.

Why don't you just compare dress code advocates to Nazis and be done with it.