http://www.earth.us/shoeDetail.asp?Gender=men&cat=4&offset=0&ID=1931

Amazing shoes. Comfy as HELL!!!!! And the amazing thing is the feature of the shoe. A negative heel. The heel is lower than the sole, so the foot is on an incline. Not only is it an amazing shoe that helps posture and foot pain, it helps drumming by putting the foot at a natural position on the bass drum pedal. Now, the motion of striking the bass drum is easier and takes less effort. Amazing stuff.

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lol they look like they would b good for bass but i agree with the guy above me theyre ugly

kylevater wrote:

lol they look like they would b good for bass but i agree with the guy above me theyre ugly

lol same here and they're too big to me








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I reckon what you have on your feet matters to a player as much as what you have in front of you to play. Whether you play with or without shoes or socks, it's all down to personal preference... I just wear my everyday shoe lol (heres a pic: http://www.underworldsk8.com/skateshoes/images/shoes/adio/eugene-black-pink-bg.jpg) They're medium gripped, so i can slide my foot if i want, or keep it in place if i want.








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drummer4thefreaks wrote:

I reckon what you have on your feet matters to a player as much as what you have in front of you to play. Whether you play with or without shoes or socks, it's all down to personal preference... I just wear my everyday shoe lol (heres a pic: http://www.underworldsk8.com/skateshoes/images/shoes/adio/eugene-black-pink-bg.jpg) They're medium gripped, so i can slide my foot if i want, or keep it in place if i want.

i used 2 have those shoes lol just thought ide say that








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i usually go for the biggest and heaviest steel toe boots i can find..








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Personally I feel comfortable playing converse low tops or skateshoes. OH and flippity flops.








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i used to play bare foot, then i started double bass and advance heeltoe

ouch

now i play in old school vans or my socks








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Coatedskins wrote:

i used to play bare foot, then i started double bass and advance heeltoe

ouch

now i play in old school vans or my socks

I used to play barefoot until an old school DW 5000 cam bite my toe and made the pedal slippery with my blood...yuck!








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Mr. Pants wrote:

Coatedskins wrote:

i used to play bare foot, then i started double bass and advance heeltoe

ouch

now i play in old school vans or my socks

I used to play barefoot until an old school DW 5000 cam bite my toe and made the pedal slippery with my blood...yuck!

yeah definately not goin barefooted cuz it is just impractical, socks when practicing sure..

but when it comes to real-deal work outs, i use these thin soled & walled Keds-tennis shoes from walmart, lol... they kinda resemble me of the nike era of Lars Ulrich's, but when laced up tight are real easy to get along with








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old school vans kick ass nice and light and they give me the grip i need but thats just me talking every1 does their own thing








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I play in either socks or old school Vans, too. I've been doing it for almost 20 years and have yet to injure myself. I don't stomp on my pedals and I keep the ball of my foot in the same place on the footboard every time I play. Technique rocks.

Oh, and try dancing shoes or auto racing shoes.

It shouldn't be the shoes that make the drummer!








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vinniesfollower wrote:

It shouldn't be the shoes that make the drummer!

Same thing goes for pedals.

But, a light shoe with a thin and flat sole will allow you to move your foot almost like you're playing barefoot.

i ALWAYS play in socks, never shoes on, sometimes i even walk around the venue, before/after the gig in socks








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SGarrett wrote:

Oh, and try dancing shoes or auto racing shoes.

Good idea with the racing shoes...
Time to go dig out my beat up Fila Racers. XD








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i wear dunlop canvas shoes... light as hell and they are just really comfotable, they work well








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What is the name of the shoe?

I noticed a pair of shoes I have are perfect for playing. They're called Asics.....Onitsuka Tiger. They're just really thin and soft, and have really thin soles (not sure it it's because mine are old + worn down). I got mine when they were pretty trendy 3 or 4 years ago, but I grab 'em whenever I'm gonna be playing. I like playing barefoot or in socks....and these shoes are the closest I've found to that.

i find vans, converse ot DC's
DC's have a good grip

tennis shoes for me. or i have these kinda dressy shoes that are great. basically something that leaves the heel unrestricted and free. and something that doesnt have a really thick sole. just a little somethin to keep the foot solid and bounce.








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i got these babies an they work wonders.. DB drumming shoes

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/2/4/7/439247.jpg








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ProtestTheHero88 wrote:

i got these babies an they work wonders.. DB drumming shoes

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/2/4/7/439247.jpg

they just need to make them in bigger sizes.








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DrumsPlus wrote:

ProtestTheHero88 wrote:

i got these babies an they work wonders.. DB drumming shoes

http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/2/4/7/439247.jpg

they just need to make them in bigger sizes.

i got mine in 13.. how big are yur feet for christ sake?.. lol








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another vote for beat up old school Vans... i have new shoes but i keep my Prison-Issues for drumming. they have holes in 'em EVERYWHERE.








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SGarrett wrote:

I play in either socks or old school Vans, too.

yeah vans!! skateboarding shoes are actually excellent to play drums in becuase they have little to no tread on the sole, they are fairly thinly soled, and they are usually light weight. thus you can feel what it is you are doing, and theres not much show there to get in the way. but the best part is most vans have padded tongues so the beater doesnt come back and slap the top of your foot which on iron cobras and axis pedals can really really hurt.

as for socks...no way. i dont want to lose any toes in there.








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If your hurting yourself on your pedals you have a serious techique issue. I remember someone on the forum saying they have to play in combat boots because it hurts theyre foot playing in anything else. If you EVER find yourself in that sitation do yourself a favor. take off your shoes, and play barefoot until you discover proper technique. then play in whatever your confortable with








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I go for just some lightweight shoes, either running or football (soccer) usually

actually when you are playing over 800 bpm at high volume and your pedals have pointy parts on the backside of the beaters by design, at some point one is going to come back and tag you. its just bound to happen, especially if you pop off the slave pedal and onto the hihat in a quick change. the spring tension will throw that beater back at your foot.

im not saying this happens regularly. but if i play in socks, some of the time i end up with a bruise on the top of my foot. it only takes one hit...and i dont like that.








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800 bpm!?!?








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Alcyon wrote:

800 bpm!?!?

thats a lot of ?!?! so ill explain it better. if you were thinking thats way to fast- remember thats not a metronome marking thats how many times my beaters hit the drum head. or if you were thinking thats way too slow- realize that i havent been playing in a metal band for all that long. maybe ill get faster. but it seems fast for me now.








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Bloomdrums wrote:

actually when you are playing over 800 bpm at high volume and your pedals have pointy parts on the backside of the beaters by design, at some point one is going to come back and tag you. its just bound to happen, especially if you pop off the slave pedal and onto the hihat in a quick change. the spring tension will throw that beater back at your foot.

im not saying this happens regularly. but if i play in socks, some of the time i end up with a bruise on the top of my foot. it only takes one hit...and i dont like that.

If you're talking to Dose, you might want to take a look at this topic; http://www.drumsmylife.com/viewtopic.php?t=6189&highlight=wfd.

Bloomdrums wrote:

Alcyon wrote:

800 bpm!?!?

thats a lot of ?!?! so ill explain it better. if you were thinking thats way to fast- remember thats not a metronome marking thats how many times my beaters hit the drum head. or if you were thinking thats way too slow- realize that i havent been playing in a metal band for all that long. maybe ill get faster. but it seems fast for me now.

You're talking about 16th notes at 200bpm, not 800bpm.








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damn they weird looking

SGarrett wrote:

You're talking about 16th notes at 200bpm, not 800bpm.

yes, that is another way to say it. but its commonly accepted to talk about the speed of single strokes in straight up bpm as if each stroke was a quarter note on the metronome. dont ask me why...it doesnt make that much sense i guess.


and yes yes, that guy is far better than i... im not saying he isnt.








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Bloomdrums wrote:

SGarrett wrote:

You're talking about 16th notes at 200bpm, not 800bpm.

yes, that is another way to say it. but its commonly accepted to talk about the speed of single strokes in straight up bpm as if each stroke was a quarter note on the metronome. dont ask me why...it doesnt make that much sense i guess.


and yes yes, that guy is far better than i... im not saying he isnt.

Pretty much the only place that works is at WFD competitions or saying you play in 16/16 for an ego boosting "oh wow, that's hella fast dude!"

And you missed my point. He was trying to give you some good advice and because you didn't know him from Adam you discounted what he said. My point was that you might want to listen to what the man has to say.








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Well, I only know one thing and that is that flying darkness that eats energy can only be very, very bad.

http://www.MySpace.com/PageFive

noted. he was trying to help and thats very nice.

in any case, ill continue to wear shoes for my own personal comfort, and anyone else can play in socks if they so desire.








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*sigh*

There's no reason your beaters should ever hit your feet. His comment had nothing to do with what kind of foot glove you want to wear.

There are a lot of highly informed drummers on this site. Slow down for a second and listen to what they have to say.








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Well, I only know one thing and that is that flying darkness that eats energy can only be very, very bad.

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THIS THREAD NEEDS TO DIE!!!

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Homki890 wrote:

THIS THREAD NEEDS TO DIE!!!

Homki890

Here here... someone needs a kick pedal adjustment....

Barefoot or socks is the way to go. Most sneakers these days have soles that are WAY too thick. If you insist on wearing shoes, maybe try some Converse Chuck Taylors. These are pretty stylish and typically have thin soles.









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I find converse all stars the best, or anything along those lines.
I've seen old footage of Bonham playing in those cowboy boots with the really thick cuban heel..

I tried some Puma Speed Cat's....holy shit

They were great. The sole is really thin, but still grippy and they look classy. They literally felt so light and flexible, almost like ballet slippers.

Not that I know what ballet slippers feel like.

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pinkidrummer wrote:

Barefoot For Life!!!

ME TOO! Woo hoo! And I use double bass (pedal)

I've thought about going to some light malleable shoes though. Like these...

http://images.puma.com/usstore/catalog/products/30056704.jpg








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