Standing for Long Periods of Time
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Orthotics
The bones in one ankle have fused, many years after the damage was done.
The bones in one ankle have fused, many years after the damage was done.
This is how I roll (exactly what Neil says above), with the exception of late spring/summer/early fall I will wear the lightest sandals I own. Heavy shoes/socks fatigue my legs faster. Light footwear make for lighter-feeling legs. Just be sure that you are adhering to whatever the dress code is for where you are playing.
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I learned this in the Army (United States). Never stand up when you can sit down! Never sit down when you can lay down! Tall chairs always best. I don't use them but there are some really nice inserts available from foot doctors, not el cheapie from Wally World. Also seems a 19 year old girlfriend will help you forget about you foot problems!!!
I learned this in the Army (United States). Never stand up when you can sit down! Never sit down when you can lay down! Tall chairs always best. I don't use them but there are some really nice inserts available from foot doctors, not el cheapie from Wally World. Also seems a 19 year old girlfriend will help you forget about you foot problems!!!
I just played the Missouri State Amateur 9 Ball Championship tournament this past weekend. Friday night until 4am Saturday, then Sunday from 11am until about midnight.
I longed for my good ol' SAS shoes that I wore until they could no longer be glued back together. A couple of handfuls of ibuprofen tablets kept me going but my screwed up left knee is still throbbing. Orthopedic surgeon is to see me tomorrow afternoon.
I really have no advice other than get a good comfortable pair of SAS shoes. My only experience with custom orthotics is they are a nightmare from hell.
I longed for my good ol' SAS shoes that I wore until they could no longer be glued back together. A couple of handfuls of ibuprofen tablets kept me going but my screwed up left knee is still throbbing. Orthopedic surgeon is to see me tomorrow afternoon.
I really have no advice other than get a good comfortable pair of SAS shoes. My only experience with custom orthotics is they are a nightmare from hell.
And other problems as well!!!
What problem was that, again?..........
I've got to throw out a product recommendation because they really work. There's a shoe called Shape-Ups made by Sketchers. My wife and I both have them as we are on our feet all day long. She's been a chef for 25 years and never had a shoe that was really good. The Shape-Ups really live up to their hype. They advertise that they tone your legs. Who knows, personally I doubt it, but my feet feel so much better than any other shoe I've had (even my last pair which I paid over $200 for).
I haven't used them for shooting pool as it didn't seem necessary. The only thing to be aware of is that they are pretty thick soles and you will be standing higher next to the table than you are used to, which could be a good thing depending on your height.
I haven't used them for shooting pool as it didn't seem necessary. The only thing to be aware of is that they are pretty thick soles and you will be standing higher next to the table than you are used to, which could be a good thing depending on your height.
I spend several hours every day walking around the pool table. For the past year or so, my feet have started hurting after a couple of hours, and my legs got really sore and tired. I tried out every pair of shoes I have and bought a few more pair to try out. Still pain and tired legs.
So I quit wearing shoes. After two months now of no shoes, my feet never hurt and my legs no longer get sore or tired. No BS. Hell, I'm 66 years old, so going barefoot is way, way back in the past for me. But I can spend as much time as I want on my feet with no discomfort, no pain, no tired legs.
So I quit wearing shoes. After two months now of no shoes, my feet never hurt and my legs no longer get sore or tired. No BS. Hell, I'm 66 years old, so going barefoot is way, way back in the past for me. But I can spend as much time as I want on my feet with no discomfort, no pain, no tired legs.
I feel your pain. My usual remedy is to eat Aleve like it was candy, but when I get home in the afternoon my dogs are barking, that's for sure.
I tried the barefoot thing once. A good looking girl walked by the table and asked if someone was cooking onions, so that was the end of that.
I tried the barefoot thing once. A good looking girl walked by the table and asked if someone was cooking onions, so that was the end of that.
SAS shoes for long time on your feet
I 2nd your statement that SAS shoes ARE the best for pool playing...light weight, great padding and good side support. (and unfortunately...they ARE expensive!).
I 2nd your statement that SAS shoes ARE the best for pool playing...light weight, great padding and good side support. (and unfortunately...they ARE expensive!).
I just play people that are better then me, this allows me to spend quality time in the chair and I am always well-rested and am able to sprint to the table, whenever my opponent decides to let me to the table.:grin:
I wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes. You might want to try exercising and dropping a few pounds. It could never hurt you.
I can't even play on a surface without at least lightly padded carpet. I have terrible heel spurs besides a touch of arthritis in both feet so I won't even attempt it.
My solution, beyond the need for a padded floor is a combination of Naproxin 500 and Tylenol #3 a half hour before I play, along with heel pads from good old Dr. Scholl, and the knowledge that later that night I'm going to pay anyhow.
I play a few times a month at home and when one buddy comes to play 14.1 I'm in pretty good shape. My other buddy and I play one pocket and I suffer like hell later. I feel for ya .....
My solution, beyond the need for a padded floor is a combination of Naproxin 500 and Tylenol #3 a half hour before I play, along with heel pads from good old Dr. Scholl, and the knowledge that later that night I'm going to pay anyhow.
I play a few times a month at home and when one buddy comes to play 14.1 I'm in pretty good shape. My other buddy and I play one pocket and I suffer like hell later. I feel for ya .....
I was suprised.
I'm with you on all counts Tom. Exercise, weight loss and a pair of walking shoes is the way to go.
In the past, I always turned my nose up at walking shoes and went with either basketball type shoes, cross-trainer athletic shoes, because they were lightweight and that's what all of the cool dudes wore (and what the sales clerks sold me and what friends suggested), UNTIL, I went into a New Balance store and the nice young lady waiting on me strongly suggested MW927BK, after I had already requested to try on the best athletic shoes they had.
The sales girl was a pool player in a past life (that's about 4 years these days) and told me I had to try on these walking shoes. They were heavy and that turned me off but I'll be darned if they didn't feel GREAT. Been wearing them for at least a few months and now I want to wear them everyday. Birkenstocks are good if you have any arch problems but they don't have the all around comfort that the walking shoes have.
I was surprised that the extra weight didn't bother me one bit on multiday tournaments. Try on a pair of walking shoes and see what you think. I mean, that's what we're really doing. We're not running. We're not shifting feet direction abruptly like in tennis. We're just walking..............
Walking shoes doesn't sound as exciting as Air Jordan, Sky Speed or Cross-Trainers but so far they are my most preferred shoe of all time.
I'm with you on all counts Tom. Exercise, weight loss and a pair of walking shoes is the way to go.
In the past, I always turned my nose up at walking shoes and went with either basketball type shoes, cross-trainer athletic shoes, because they were lightweight and that's what all of the cool dudes wore (and what the sales clerks sold me and what friends suggested), UNTIL, I went into a New Balance store and the nice young lady waiting on me strongly suggested MW927BK, after I had already requested to try on the best athletic shoes they had.
The sales girl was a pool player in a past life (that's about 4 years these days) and told me I had to try on these walking shoes. They were heavy and that turned me off but I'll be darned if they didn't feel GREAT. Been wearing them for at least a few months and now I want to wear them everyday. Birkenstocks are good if you have any arch problems but they don't have the all around comfort that the walking shoes have.
I was surprised that the extra weight didn't bother me one bit on multiday tournaments. Try on a pair of walking shoes and see what you think. I mean, that's what we're really doing. We're not running. We're not shifting feet direction abruptly like in tennis. We're just walking..............
Walking shoes doesn't sound as exciting as Air Jordan, Sky Speed or Cross-Trainers but so far they are my most preferred shoe of all time.
This is probably the best advice given so far. Your legs aren't supposed to hurt just from walking around a bit.
Maybe try some stretching exercises before a long session. You'll look ridiculous, but your calves and hamstrings will thank you.