Shoes

[Cartune]

Good grip, and you don't have to lean too far for that long shot.....BOOM 2 birds, one stone


EDIT: They are however a bitch to put on LOL

 

[Cartune]

i'm surprised more don't have special shoes to play pool with. its amazing that some still just wear what they came in with.

it doesn't take much time to change out your shoes, take out your extra shafts, and put together your break cue, and get your jump cue ready. and take out your special chalk, bring out your own cue ball, get out your moosehead bridge, and start your game.

It's called a pregame ritual

 

[Brother Ron]

 

[SpiritedDiscussions]

Peruvas. The mesh sports, specifically. I also use them for golf.

 

[bbb]

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Good grip, and you don't have to lean too far for that long shot.....BOOM 2 birds, one stone


EDIT: They are however a bitch to put on LOL

Fish net stockings …
Can we see alittle more of the player please…

 

[George the Greek]

I wear slippers at home on the LVP flooring and flat sole deck style shoes at the poolhall and no slipping with either

 

[muskyed]

At home in our lower level where my pool room is, I'm barefoot most of the time, even in the winter. I do have infloor heat there though and it's great.

 

[Cord]

Had the same problem with vinyl plank flooring, tbh. I switched to mostly wearing court sneakers when I go there (volleyball/pickleball/basketball.)

 

[Kris_b1104]

Predator will be releasing their new shoes soon. Supposed to be low deflection, some kind of new technology. Might have carbon fiber in the soles. Comes in different colorways to match your cue, chalk and glove. 40 small payments of $379.

 

[straightline]

Not really interested in shoes that are comfortable.

More interested in shoes that give you a firm foundation, that won't slide on various flooring.

Any walk/jog/run sneakers. They might add more height though.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

Not really interested in shoes that are comfortable.

More interested in shoes that give you a firm foundation, that won't slide on various flooring.

There's not a single reason in the world you can't have both in the same shoe.

Difficult to pick a model or brand for you because everyone's feet and gait are so different but I prefer running shoes myself and have had great luck with both Mizuno and Brooks in terms of checking both boxes you're trying to. My blue Mizuno's are probably the best shoe I've ever owned. A little pricey when compared to others but your feet are pretty damn important not only for pool but just life.

Go to a "Simply Running" type store, the people that work in those places will be helpful.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

Predator will be releasing their new shoes soon. Supposed to be low deflection, some kind of new technology. Might have carbon fiber in the soles. Comes in different colorways to match your cue, chalk and glove. 40 small payments of $379.

designs will be painted on with the cheapest damn paint they can find too

 

[Sheldon]

Skate shoes work perfectly.
Low rise (no heel).
Wide toe box is a plus as well.

 

[Kris_b1104]

Just wondering if anyone uses special shoes for various floors wherever they play?

r/DCP

Depends on whether I'm wearing boxers or boxer briefs to play.

Boxers = bedroom slippers
Boxer briefs = barefoot

 

[Amaury]

I just chalk the bottom of my shoes so I don't slip. Problem with this is that the pool hall owner wants me to use the same chalk color as the carpet floor.
One time I was playing in a hall with black & whites tiles. Had to shoot cross-legged on half of my shots.

 

[7stud]

 

[iusedtoberich]

I had vinyl plank in my apartment and played barefoot. No shoes, no socks. Grip was great. Note, when I'm home I'm barefoot 99% of the time.

When I buy shoes, I always check they have good grip in the store incase I end up playing pool in them at a pool hall.

 

[iusedtoberich]

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I bought this brand a year ago, saw it advertised on my FB. They are really well made, comfortable, and don't slip on most surfaces. I wear them to the pool hall a lot.

 

[iusedtoberich]

For pool halls that have wood or vinyl floor, I've never found a shoe that doesn't slip a little bit. I'll be down on a shot and my rear leg will often slide outwards. Thankfully most commercial rooms have carpet, but not all. IDK if its because the floors are slippery from spilled food over the years, or its just the nature of even clean wood/vinyl floors.

If you do insist on playing with shoes in your house (instead of barefoot), I'd mop the floor with a cleaner, and buy a dedicated pair of sneakers that you leave in the garage, and change to when you get inside.

 

[Black-Balled]