Pool shooting shoes

I just went through an extensive search for pool shooting shoes. Five stores trying some on. I found that a comfort walking shoe that laces up is best. Sneakers for me can be too loose and spongy. And slip on shoes never held my foot stable enough after many hours...the leather and elastic would eventually relax.: settled on a pair of lace up Clark's with gel insoles that I found at Gander Mountain (a chain hunting/sporting good/outdoors store). The search is still on for the perfect pair but these will do for now.

http://m.gandermountain.com/modperl...larks-Mens-Wave-Venture-Lace-Up-Shoe&i=730592
 
Rockport, SAS, Ecco are all good shoes. My favorite is Dr. Scholl's if you can find them.
 
I am currently suffering (and I mean suffering) from plantar fasciitis, so this is an important subject for me.

I did a ton of research, I am pretty good at rooting stuff up on google (not that it's particularly difficult) and I kept getting point in the direction of New Balance. Shoes with "motion control".

I ended up buying an expensive (for me at least) pair of their running shoes, I guess they have more cushion in the heel, along with a pair of inserts for arch support and additional cushion. $230ish out the door :-O, worth it if it brings me some relief.

To this point well worth the investment.

They also have more dress casual styles if you prefer the non sneaker look.

Best of luck.

Go to a New Balance store if you have one near you and they will run you through their shoe voodoo (my term) and make you a recommendation.
 
New balance

New balance 990s i have 3-4 pairs. Before that new balance 993, 609s, 608s. 990s feel the best for me normal to flat arches.
 
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foospot said:
New balance 990s i have 3-4 pairs. Before that new balance 993, 609s, 608s. 990s feel the beat for me normal to flat arches.
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The 990's are exactly what I bought. First time in months I've had relief from foot pain, though I've only had them for a week.
 
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pocket said:
I am currently suffering (and I mean suffering) from plantar fasciitis, so this is an important subject for me.

I did a ton of research, I am pretty good at rooting stuff up on google (not that it's particularly difficult) and I kept getting point in the direction of New Balance. Shoes with "motion control".

I ended up buying an expensive (for me at least) pair of their running shoes, I guess they have more cushion in the heel, along with a pair of inserts for arch support and additional cushion. $230ish out the door :-O, worth it if it brings me some relief.

To this point well worth the investment.

They also have more dress casual styles if you prefer the non sneaker look.

Best of luck.

Go to a New Balance store if you have one near you and they will run you through their shoe voodoo (my term) and make you a recommendation.
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Bill, this would be your best bet as far as support and comfort together. I have a pair of 993's with their inserts (around 40 bucks) and it is a huge difference. No more ankle or knee pain. I tore all of my tendons and ligaments in my right ankle in my teens and had problems all of the time....until I got these shoes. Look for some with the roll bar and motion control. Their inserts are a must. They will outlast the shoe.

Go to a New Balance store and never look back again. It will be around $200, but I promise it will be well worth it.
 
Asics running shoes are pretty darn comfortable.

I also like Clarks and Adidas Busenitz.

I have more Nike gear than anything but I definitely have a lot of other shoes that are more comfortable like the ones mentioned above.
 
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Cole Haan w/ Nike Lunar Glide soles. Style combined with all day comfort.

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Black sneakers if it's a long session. Prefreably a quality maker, but not Nike and certainly not the Shox models as they mess up my feet.
For shorter sessions or if its dress code I wear som comfortable quality Italian slip on leather shoes.
 
New Balance 1540 most of the year. However, I have to switch to snowshoes usually sometime in late December or early January. Use to have a problem with the person at the next table stepping on them when I was shooting. Finally, the owner was forced to tell me to take them off when I came in from outside due to the complaints.
 
Get a pair of cheap ol' deck shoes with flat, thin soles. KMart has such shoes for less than $20 or $30 that could help you.

I got instant relief from knee pain, and I mean instant. That was 5 years ago and I haven't ever worn a pair of the cushy, "normal" athletic shoes since as those instantly hurt by knees and I mean instantly.

I don't know if those flat type of shoes would help you, but what if they did?


Jeff Livingston
 
Ugly as they may be

I found Crocs to be my answer for this problem.

I had some decent skater shoes before but those wear out too fast. My feet are a bit on the wider side so finding a great fit was always impossible. I had to settle for a pretty good or mostly good fit and if you have problems finding a shoe that fits then you know what I mean.

I've had a few guys over the years ask me about my footwear because they had problems playing for more then an hour or two and this is what I tell them:

"I know they're ugly and I just don't care. I can play for 10 hours straight and if I stop it isn't because of my feet".

Clog or non clog version (Yes, Croc's come in non clogs) you could do a lost worse then giving these vagina repellent shoes a try.
 
Not an odd question at all. I wear flat shoes when I play as well. I can't wear shoes with a raised sole or thick sole, it just feels as if it elevates me too much. I'm also around your height, give or take an inch...I wear Asics Tai Chi Tigers or Onitsuka Tigers. I will also wear Diesel's as most of those are low profile as well.
 
Billiardbills said:
Thanks for all this info guys.

Someone should make a shoe specificity for pool shooting!!!
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I just wish I could buy shoes made in America.

I hate shopping for shoes.

Can never get a pair that fit both feet just right and not lean to one side.


Went and applied for a job at Clark shoes thinking-----they made shoes here in America. Wow...was I disappointed! :eek:
 
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