im in my mid 40s 250lbs and playing pool is starting to wear on my legs,lower back etc...... i was wondering what most people feel are the most comfortable tennis shoes to wear are? nike shox look like they would have alot of cushin.but im sure there are many other good ones. let us know what you play in and reccomend .thanks
pool shoes (comfortable)
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I actually wear Nike shox. They are comfortable. I think they do better for walking more than just standing, but they do me fine. I actually have a bad back problem I am fighting and when I wear any other shoes I have things go badly. I was wearing a pair of Nike 360 and they made my feet and back hurt badly. They where horrible for standing.
Hopes this helps.
Junior
Hopes this helps.
Junior
Regardless of what kind of shoes you decide to go with. I would recommend getting a custom made insole for arch support. I had a pair made last year and it really helps prevent sore feet. Especially for those tournament/playoffs/whatever days when you are on your feet shooting for 8+ hours, or walking back and forth to the hotel, etc...
Rockport are EXTREMELY comfortable & of the highest quality. For standing many hours...they are more comfortable than most all of the fancy running shoes. Hard to beat.:smile:
My pool shoes:
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 7
My pool dress shoes:
Black Aetrex
http://www.pooltipjar.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=3
Both have their own custom insoles:
http://www.pooltipjar.com/2008/01/my-new-pool-shoes/
I don't notice the benefits as much these days but I definitely notice the negative effects if ever I play in non-pool shoes.
Your Neighborhood Pool Nerd,
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 7
My pool dress shoes:
Black Aetrex
http://www.pooltipjar.com/photos/?album=1&gallery=3
Both have their own custom insoles:
http://www.pooltipjar.com/2008/01/my-new-pool-shoes/
I don't notice the benefits as much these days but I definitely notice the negative effects if ever I play in non-pool shoes.
Your Neighborhood Pool Nerd,
I usually wear Rockport Loafers for long sessions and would like to find something even MORE comfortable.
No questions about it ........ uncomfortable shoes will definitely affect your play over the long haul.
Several years ago, I noticed Corey Deuel often wore Sheep-lined Moccasins at a lot
of the Tournaments I attended and he told me they were super comfortable for long periods of play.
No questions about it ........ uncomfortable shoes will definitely affect your play over the long haul.
Several years ago, I noticed Corey Deuel often wore Sheep-lined Moccasins at a lot
of the Tournaments I attended and he told me they were super comfortable for long periods of play.
Secaucus Fats
Banned
I have heard many good things about SAS shoes. SAS are custom fitted to your exact size and needs. They're USA made and they are not cheap, but if you get a prescription from a podiatrist you can use funds from a Flex (MSA) account to pay for them.
Has anyone here tried SAS shoes? I'm planning on getting a pair of their 'Bout Time model. I have flat feet, poor circulation and swelling so comfort is paramount to me.
Find a good running shoe store near you and go in and get fitted for a pair of shoes. Most running shoe companies make walking shoes also. They will take the time to properly measure your feet and check your gait to see if you over/under pronate and what kind of support you need for your arches.
New Balance, Brooks, Asics and Saucony are all good shoes. If you buy a pair of shoes that are designed so that somebody can run a marathon in without hurting themselves then you can play pool in them all day.
After we moved into our new house that has either slate of hardwood flooring in all the rooms. My wife was complaining of back problems. I took her down and got her in a pair of New Balance running shoes and her back problems went away (it also made it easier to catch our 3 year old daughter who she chases all day).
Asics Gel-Kayano's are what I run in and I am 44, weigh in at 235 and put 15 miles a week on them with no problems.
New Balance, Brooks, Asics and Saucony are all good shoes. If you buy a pair of shoes that are designed so that somebody can run a marathon in without hurting themselves then you can play pool in them all day.
After we moved into our new house that has either slate of hardwood flooring in all the rooms. My wife was complaining of back problems. I took her down and got her in a pair of New Balance running shoes and her back problems went away (it also made it easier to catch our 3 year old daughter who she chases all day).
Asics Gel-Kayano's are what I run in and I am 44, weigh in at 235 and put 15 miles a week on them with no problems.
hdgis1
New member
Here are my go to's -
http://www.birkenstockusa.com/products/men/shoes/alabama/terracotta-nubuck/86717
and tennis shoe style-
http://www.birkenstockusa.com/products/men/shoes/alabama/terracotta-nubuck/86717
I wear a size 13 and have wide feet. Love euro shoes as they seem to have a wider toebox than american shoes. No back probs to speak of. Did succesfully wear a pair of birkenstock clogs for almost 5 years!
Chris
http://www.birkenstockusa.com/products/men/shoes/alabama/terracotta-nubuck/86717
and tennis shoe style-
http://www.birkenstockusa.com/products/men/shoes/alabama/terracotta-nubuck/86717
I wear a size 13 and have wide feet. Love euro shoes as they seem to have a wider toebox than american shoes. No back probs to speak of. Did succesfully wear a pair of birkenstock clogs for almost 5 years!
Chris
I thought that this topic had been beaten into submission a long time ago.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/search.php?searchid=4154268
http://forums.azbilliards.com/search.php?searchid=4154268
I wear SAS Time Out, never tried Bout Time. The first time I bought a used pair off ebay. I did not want to spend a hundred fifty and find out I did not like them. I bought new inner liners from SAS. I think there very comfy and use them as work shoes. Since there black I rarely wear them for anything else. I played pool a couple of times and never had an issue. Now that I think about it I'll buy an off white pair to use when I play pool.
I also wear Rockports, there tennis shoes are called Rocksports. I think they are very comfy as well. However I think the SAS could give the Rocksports the 7 out. LOL
Rod
I agree. Rockports and Clarks/Bostonians are the best most comfortable dress type shoes. I like the Clarks unstructured series where they have air holes for ventilation and the interior is lamb skin.
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Just about to turn 23 and I have a terrible knee problem from a fall at work, so My knees and feet tend to bother me. Personally I love wearing Etnies, DC shoes, or just about any other GOOD brand of Skating shoes. They have thick insoles made to absorb impact from skating, good quality [ the pair i'm wearing now are 3+ year's old and look brand new] and they aren't terribly expensive. Custom insoles would help a bit more, but i have to say its gonna be about what you find comfortable.
Most people find skating shoes to be too wide, and they are for a majority of people, but I'm size 12W in the feet and these are perfect. Otherwise I say a pair of Krocks or cheap knockoffs are also comfortable as they eventually mold to your feet. /shrug. Good luck on your search for perfection sir. /bow
Just about to turn 23 and I have a terrible knee problem from a fall at work, so My knees and feet tend to bother me. Personally I love wearing Etnies, DC shoes, or just about any other GOOD brand of Skating shoes. They have thick insoles made to absorb impact from skating, good quality [ the pair i'm wearing now are 3+ year's old and look brand new] and they aren't terribly expensive. Custom insoles would help a bit more, but i have to say its gonna be about what you find comfortable.
Most people find skating shoes to be too wide, and they are for a majority of people, but I'm size 12W in the feet and these are perfect. Otherwise I say a pair of Krocks or cheap knockoffs are also comfortable as they eventually mold to your feet. /shrug. Good luck on your search for perfection sir. /bow
Depending on how long you usually play dictates what type of shoe would be best. Any comfortable shoe that feels good to you should be fine. An insert with an arch support is always a good idea, especially if you're going to be on your feets on a hard surface for hours on end. I know I'll sometimes go down the basement just to shoot a few racks & wind up there for hours. If I'm in my slippers (as usual) my feet will really be hurting for the rest of the day. I now actually leave a pair of tennis shoes in my poolroom as a reminder.
