Pool Shoes
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The only shoes i wear are Reebok classics leather hightops or adidas original leather hightops, they're super comfortable and have good support being hightops and all.
I gell em out too.
The only shoes i wear are Reebok classics leather hightops or adidas original leather hightops, they're super comfortable and have good support being hightops and all.
I gell em out too.
Joey,
I have a wide foot too and was concerned about that very thing. However, they are hand made to European standards and are what we in the US call wide. I wear a 2E in US sizes but the Mephisto shoes fit me just right.
Frank
Wallabees
In the late 70's.went back on the road for a while.
Played in Wallabees...a bit heavy with thick gummy soles.
They gave me a rock-solid stance and my feet never got tired.
I must admit..suggested Reebok walking shoes to some of my opponents....
..'cause money talks and bullshit walks..
In the late 70's.went back on the road for a while.
Played in Wallabees...a bit heavy with thick gummy soles.
They gave me a rock-solid stance and my feet never got tired.
I must admit..suggested Reebok walking shoes to some of my opponents....
..'cause money talks and bullshit walks..
Since I've switched my running shoes to "minimalist" shoes and thought I'd get some "minimalist" walking around shoes. I bought the "Thula-thula" minimalist boots from Russell Moccasin (http://www.russellmoccasin.com/new_products/minimalist_footwear.html). Custom made and expensive, but well worth it from my point of view and cheaper than a custom cue.
I only mention them because I wore them to SBE this year. In years past I always wore sneakers and after about a day my feet would be killing me with all the walking there. This year with the Thula-thulas, my feet didn't bother me at all for the whole show. I hesitated to play with them thinking they'd be too heavy and awkward after my Pumas, but they're great to play with.
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BTW, due to the experience at SBE, I've ordered a pair of their Hurons for the warmer weather.
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Another shoe I'd think by Russell worth checking out is their shoe made specifically for being on your feet day after day at conventions:
http://www.russellmoccasin.com/shoes_chukka/convention_walker.html
I only mention them because I wore them to SBE this year. In years past I always wore sneakers and after about a day my feet would be killing me with all the walking there. This year with the Thula-thulas, my feet didn't bother me at all for the whole show. I hesitated to play with them thinking they'd be too heavy and awkward after my Pumas, but they're great to play with.
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BTW, due to the experience at SBE, I've ordered a pair of their Hurons for the warmer weather.
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Another shoe I'd think by Russell worth checking out is their shoe made specifically for being on your feet day after day at conventions:
http://www.russellmoccasin.com/shoes_chukka/convention_walker.html
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I got em on right now!! My feet say, "ahhhhhhhhhhhh".
Ray
(I do a different kind of running
) Still, good stuff! 
That's great to know Frank! I've heard nothing but good things about Mephisto, except for the price and of course the rumor that they don't have wide sizes.
The Habbo looks pretty good for playing pool.JoeyA
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That's great to know Frank! I've heard nothing but good things about Mephisto, except for the price and of course the rumor that they don't have wide sizes.
JoeyA
Nothing wrong with being comfy AND looking good. Johnston Murphys come in widths too. I wear 2E also.
Ray
I don't know where you buy yours,but mine are made in indonesia.
Different models of are made in different countries. More and more they are made outside the US.
As a physical therapist, I see a lot of people for foot and ankle pain, and often find that improper shoe wear is part of the problem. I would suggest this if you are looking to support your arch and foot well, and end up in a shoe that allows for more endurance:
I would go to a good running store (shoe store) in your area. Most reasonably populated areas have them, and most larger cities have multiple different ones. I am not talking about a foot locker or sports authority. I am talking about a dedicated running store with people who know how to analyze your foot type and walking pattern. I would go there, let them look at what type of arch you have, watch you walk, and put you in a shoe that matches your foot well. You can spend $120 on a nice shoe, but if you are a low arched person, and you buy a stability shoe for a high arched person, it will not feel well. They will usually bring you a few different brands to try, and you choose which is the best. The better ones by me give people 30 days to try them to make sure they feel good. If not, you just bring them back and try a different one.
In general, running shoes offer the most cushion and support for your foot. As long as you don't need to do quick lateral movements, then I would generally go with them for best support and comfort.
Most people don't realize how big of a difference there can be in how shoes can be made for different walking patterns and foot type. Having an expert fit you is the best way to go.
I would go to a good running store (shoe store) in your area. Most reasonably populated areas have them, and most larger cities have multiple different ones. I am not talking about a foot locker or sports authority. I am talking about a dedicated running store with people who know how to analyze your foot type and walking pattern. I would go there, let them look at what type of arch you have, watch you walk, and put you in a shoe that matches your foot well. You can spend $120 on a nice shoe, but if you are a low arched person, and you buy a stability shoe for a high arched person, it will not feel well. They will usually bring you a few different brands to try, and you choose which is the best. The better ones by me give people 30 days to try them to make sure they feel good. If not, you just bring them back and try a different one.
In general, running shoes offer the most cushion and support for your foot. As long as you don't need to do quick lateral movements, then I would generally go with them for best support and comfort.
Most people don't realize how big of a difference there can be in how shoes can be made for different walking patterns and foot type. Having an expert fit you is the best way to go.
Anyone tried any of the reebok zig tech models?
They look like they might be good for pool and they look good.
They look like they might be good for pool and they look good.
2oldklings
Registered
good traction
I bought a cheap pair of shoes that look like skechers, but they were almost like cleats on the bottom, and I felt more stable at the table in my stance.
I bought a cheap pair of shoes that look like skechers, but they were almost like cleats on the bottom, and I felt more stable at the table in my stance.
I'm glad to see someone finally note the importance of being fit by a PROFESSIONAL, and not by some teenage punk in a foot locker at the mall... For me personally it is redwings, as I do very heavy commercial contstruction by trade, ( I have a pair of RW work boots that I have been wearing for four years now of heavy industrial welding), the quality and service provided by a company that really does manufacture in America has proved priceless. (they certainly are not cheap). They also have several models of "hiking" or "trail" shoes/low boots that fit the "black leather" bill and are extremely comfortable and well fit. The other thing I like about a mid height hiker/trail shoe is the additional ankle support which helps to restrict the lateral movement which ensures the comfort of my torn up ankle for hours of play.
on another note, those five-fingers shoes, (the ones posted a few pics up that look like toe socks), are supposed to be the nutz. I have a friend who started wearing them a few months ago, and now will run in nothing else. She runs 10 miles a day on average in them, and has done a couple of marathons in them.....
Dave
on another note, those five-fingers shoes, (the ones posted a few pics up that look like toe socks), are supposed to be the nutz. I have a friend who started wearing them a few months ago, and now will run in nothing else. She runs 10 miles a day on average in them, and has done a couple of marathons in them.....
Dave