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I play in the APA (5 skill level, 8 bal), and the matches can sometimes last 90 minutes or so. I notice that towards the end my feet start aching. Does anyone have any recommendations on what type of shoes to wear when shooting pool?
 
Ecco Intrinsic Chukka. It's perfect
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Light, good support, breathable. Lots of choices. NewBalance 990 is a helluva shoe for pool,imo.
 
I think these are the perfect shoe. Lightweight, stylish, very comfortable, and notice the cleets on the sole. Perfect for when you have to out into a gravel parking lot and duke it out with some hillbilly. :D
 

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I end up playing in my motorcycle boots often since I ride to league most nights. My boots are basically equivalent to a nice comfortable pair of work boots. They work well for me, except in the summer when they get a bit hot.
 
Just socks or bare feet at home for me.
Maybe that's why I suck playing out when I have to wear shoes?
Doubt it.:grin-square:
 
I like ECCOs & New Balance... great shoes. Wearing New Balance saved me from Plantar Faciitis caused by wearing shoes with no support or arch (i.e. most other SHIT shoes sold)
 
Rethinking my running shoes based off my non pool playing daughter's remark. She says get good looking shoes, they look good you will feel good, you feel good you will play good!
 
It's obvious that folks like chocolate & vanilla, some even like strawberry.

However, I would not wear running shoes or tennis shoes, but each to his own. Get something stylish while you are at....
 
I live near Denver, so I have to wear shoes that can get me through the snow.

Here I am on the way to the pool room today:
 

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Wool sox...........

Slim Limpy said:
I agree with most of the above. Your best option at a reasonable price would be a quality pair of running or walking athletic shoes for general comfort. The second half of that option is to keep that pair dedicated to your pool playing only. Breaking them in by using them for 3 or 4 days under normal use will help also before using them for an 8 hour pool session.

I have two artificial hips so I have been spent plenty of time thinking and dealing with this issue over the years regarding all my activities. I have to wear steel toes at work, and quality matters. I don't buy cheap steel toe boots and it makes a difference.

A more expensive, but in my opinion, a better option is to go to quality light weight hiking boots. My preference is Murrells, but there are plenty of quality specialty hiking boots available at a retailer like REI. All my vacations are camping, and quality boots matter to me.

Then, two other options come to mind. If you're not buying top of the line shoes, then change out the inserts in your shoes or boots with high quality inserts made of the best extruded rubber or synthetic components. Modern high quality inserts are amazing for comfort.

Finally, buy a few pairs of high quality wool socks--usually they will contain 70% Marino wool content. These, too, can be very expensive if you want good ones, but they wick moisture way better than any cotton sock and last 5 times as long. They are available in just about any thickness you choose. And of course dedicate a couple pairs to just pool playing.

Be forewarned--once you invest in quality wool socks you may never be able to go back to wearing cotton socks again.
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Totally agree here. Nothing is as comfortable. I started using wool sox for golf and have never looked back. More cushion, cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Feet stay dry also. I got mine from LLBean.
 
First, if you're a five and your matches are taking 90 minutes then you're playing too slow.
However, I do know that can be beyond your control and I have been involved in some
defensive battles that seem to become marathons. I wear Addidas, a comfortable pair,
and I sit when I want to. Long matches can test your stamina, don't be afraid to sit now and then.
 
Celophanewrap said:
First, if you're a five and your matches are taking 90 minutes then you're playing too slow.
However, I do know that can be beyond your control and I have been involved in some
defensive battles that seem to become marathons. I wear Addidas, a comfortable pair,
and I sit when I want to. Long matches can test your stamina, don't be afraid to sit now and then.
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I was wondering when someone would bring this up, lol hats off to guys guys who stayed on point about shoes lol. 11/2hrs for what a race to 4 maybe race to 5 is crazy slow even for a five
 
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