I think it is a Good Idea! - Pool Shoes.
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bobroberts said:
I should of mentioned that I only wear either Rockports or New Balance,so maybe the idea for some is not silly at all.
B.R.
OldHasBeen
Tom Ferry
I have always preferred................
I have always been partial to the flushing power of a Kohler (model K-3497) OR an American Standard with a 5 gallon tank.
I have found these two can give a complete wash/massage in 1 or 2 flushes.
I really hate these new fangled toilets that flush when you walk away from them.
I'm not as quick as I used to be and running back and forth to catch "The Flush" is very frustrating.
Ah - For The Good Old Days!
TY & GL
karambolista said:
I have always been partial to the flushing power of a Kohler (model K-3497) OR an American Standard with a 5 gallon tank.
I have found these two can give a complete wash/massage in 1 or 2 flushes.
I really hate these new fangled toilets that flush when you walk away from them.
I'm not as quick as I used to be and running back and forth to catch "The Flush" is very frustrating.
Ah - For The Good Old Days!
TY & GL
cuejoey said:
Yes, that is what most people wear, however I think this is more for tournament play with a nice dress code.
cuejoey said:
Well, the problem is looking like Karen Corr, rather than Jeanette Lee! Can't we get comfortable SEXY footwear or do they have to be mutually exclusive?
i agree .i never meant it to be a uniform for everyone...i only suggested the uniform shop as i was looking for a comfortable pair of shoes and those shoes the Postal workers wear were perfect for me...playing pool i wear gym shoes.....i would never want to impose a standard so called uniform for the players.....whatever a Player deems comfortable they should wear...but never any so called gangsta clothes with pants down and underwear hanging out.....high heals would be out as ties for men...pool players should be comfortable........and while we are at it add a rule that every 30 minutes a player could go into the toilet and refresh themselves !!!!!!!!!!!! LOLrackmsuckr said:
Kenneth Cole makes some reasonably cool shoes, and most of them come with rubber soles and aren't stiff sided. Maybe I'm in a minority, but I don't like shooting in sneakers. They've got too much traction, which makes it tough to settle into your stance.
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I think the idea of pool shoes are a good idea. Playing for long periods of time would make my feet hurt. My job requires me to wear safety shoes. I switched to Wolverine work shoes and now I think I could stand on concrete for 8 hours with no problem. I make sure I wear these when I know I'll be playing all day. I think they help me. No slippage problems and they feel good.
I think the idea of pool shoes are a good idea. Playing for long periods of time would make my feet hurt. My job requires me to wear safety shoes. I switched to Wolverine work shoes and now I think I could stand on concrete for 8 hours with no problem. I make sure I wear these when I know I'll be playing all day. I think they help me. No slippage problems and they feel good.
< If you look hard enough,Nike and Reebok both make excellent dress/walking shoes. In my own experience,for a long day at a tournament it's hard to beat either the old school Reebok Ex-O-Fits,with the velcro strap at the top,or in my mind the perfect pool shoe,the Air Jordan. You can hardly go wrong with a fresh pair of K-Swiss either. If you want to bling out,get a pair of Stacy Adams. I am a total believer in the value of having an extra pair of shoes and fresh socks in the car during a tournament. Tommy D.
OldHasBeen
Tom Ferry
I just found another great toilet for feet.
Elgin makes a small corner toilet that can almost suck your toes off.
I can recommend these for every poolroom.
TY & GL
OldHasBeen said:
Elgin makes a small corner toilet that can almost suck your toes off.
I can recommend these for every poolroom.
TY & GL
My main shoes for shooting pool is Doc Martens, but I also shoot in DC sneakers when I know I am gonna be up and about a lot.
btw. Cant believe this thread made it to 4 pages.
btw. Cant believe this thread made it to 4 pages.
Being short, most of my pant legs are long. I like the elongated look that extra heel height gives me. I wear a lot of them for business for when I don't have to walk that far. At a tournament, you usually only need to be up on them for an hour at a time, and I can wear medium high heels for that, then sit down afterwards until the next match. With the IPT, I'm not so sure I will have the luxury of doing that. I guess I will just bring different shoes to the room and switch them out when my feet get tired. 
With a dress code, we do need female dressier shoes with a medium heel that can let us stand/walk comfortably for hours at a time, that also look good. Stick a picture of a pool ball on that and we are good to go.
With a dress code, we do need female dressier shoes with a medium heel that can let us stand/walk comfortably for hours at a time, that also look good. Stick a picture of a pool ball on that and we are good to go.
I like wearing shoes which have grip but also allow for easy twisting and don't have a large heel. Something runners are not designed for. Some examples are athletic shoes such as shot put and discus shoes, martial arts shoes and also dancing shoes.
But really, it doesn't make much difference to performance.
How about shoes for the end of your cue...we could call them "tips"
But really, it doesn't make much difference to performance.
How about shoes for the end of your cue...we could call them "tips"
A Good Stroke starts with the right stance
Well actually in the 80s (I think) someone did come out with pool shoes. I have an old brochure from a company called STANCE out of Crawfordsville, Indiana. They came out in scarlet, charcoal and blue with silver. They had an "S" with a nine ball as their logo. They sold for $47. I could be wrong, but I think Howard Vickery was endorsing them. If I can figure out how to get the picture posted, I will. Seems my file is too big.
Well actually in the 80s (I think) someone did come out with pool shoes. I have an old brochure from a company called STANCE out of Crawfordsville, Indiana. They came out in scarlet, charcoal and blue with silver. They had an "S" with a nine ball as their logo. They sold for $47. I could be wrong, but I think Howard Vickery was endorsing them. If I can figure out how to get the picture posted, I will. Seems my file is too big.