slotperfect 7 #1 August 29, 2006 Edited to add: responses from Vans wearers only, please . . . If you wear Vans on your feet while skydiving, what is the main reason you choose them over other brands/types of shoes? I wear them myself for specific reasons, but would like to hear from others as to why they choose to skydive in Vans.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #2 August 29, 2006 I voted "OTHER"... I wear Nike'ys... err AIR Nike'ys... while skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 August 29, 2006 Umm . . . so why do you reply to a post asking about wearing Vans? Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
henryvillar 0 #4 August 29, 2006 I wore Vans until recently when I switched to Mizuno Wave Creation 7. The Mizuno's are more comfortable, lighter, a lot springier, and allow my feet to 'breath' unlike the Vans which tend to get my feet too hot. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of my employer, not necessarily mine, and probably not necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livnbored 0 #5 August 29, 2006 I wear vans because I have wide feet and they're always built nice and wide. And they don't look as stupid as some other shoes out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #6 August 29, 2006 QuoteUmm . . . so why do you reply to a post asking about wearing Vans? So why do you provide an option saying "Other please explain"? I wear whatever I happen to have on my feet_________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #7 August 29, 2006 I think the "other please explain" option is for people wearing vans for reasons "other" than listed on the poll.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #8 August 29, 2006 QuoteI think the "other please explain" option is for people wearing vans for reasons "other" than listed on the poll. DOH_________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #9 August 29, 2006 I have been wearing vans since the early 80's. I ride a skateboard and it's as simple as that.. Joewww.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #10 August 29, 2006 Whenever I go shoe shopping I always pick the ones with the smoothes soles. Right now though, I'm sporting a pair of ShaSha sk8 shoes... Why? Cuz they've got flames. They make me go faster. http://www.recklessop.com/shasha_sk8.htm _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #11 August 29, 2006 QuoteWhenever I go shoe shopping I always pick the ones with the smoothes soles. Right now though, I'm sporting a pair of ShaSha sk8 shoes... Why? Cuz they've got flames. They make me go faster. http://www.recklessop.com/shasha_sk8.htm _Am I hope those flames work out for you. Do you like the smooth soles to slide your feet on the swoop, or is it for the lack of bumps to catch a line on the parachute - or both? If both, do you really feel a risk wearing knobby soles on shoes for malfunctions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #12 August 29, 2006 QuoteUmm . . . so why do you reply to a post asking about wearing Vans? Err... isn't that what the "OTHER" catagory is for... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 August 29, 2006 All of the aboveSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #14 August 29, 2006 QuoteErr... isn't that what the "OTHER" catagory is for... Nope. That is for "I wear Vans for reasons OTHER than provided in the poll. I edited the "other" poll option to make it clearer. I see a ton of skydivers wearing Vans. I am simply trying to find out why they make that choice.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #15 August 29, 2006 Quote Do you like the smooth soles to slide your feet on the swoop, or is it for the lack of bumps to catch a line on the parachute - or both? If both, do you really feel a risk wearing knobby soles on shoes for malfunctions? For me it's the landing slide. I'm not overly concerned with catching a line. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #16 August 29, 2006 Smooth soles. Africa is covered in little bumps and any type of "Marathon shoes" stands a 1000 to one chance of hooking - which will pound you in for no reason every couple of years. That and I'm an old CRW Dog who's hooked lines on shoe bumps when leaving - with interesting results. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #17 August 29, 2006 QuoteI see a ton of skydivers wearing Vans. I am simply trying to find out why they make that choice. Hmmm... like a lot of things along these lines, its probably a lot less "scientific" then you think... its probably just "style"... most skydivers are just lemmings when it comes to such things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #18 August 29, 2006 Quotemost skydivers are just lemmings when it comes to such things Exactly! I expect the "Cool Factor" option to rank quite high.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #19 August 29, 2006 Ooooooh those are nice! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #20 August 29, 2006 I have quite a few pairs of them as I still BMX and they hold up the best and there comfortable so they are my general wear shoes when I'm not wearing my Blundstone boots.SO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #21 August 29, 2006 I started wearing Vans as a kid in the 80's. I wore them Skate Board'n and BMX'n. When I got on a Demo Team we found all black Vans for CHEAP and we all got a pair. We did look at other shoes but the Vans happened to be the Cheapest at the time. I buy my Shoes from a discount outlet as they wear out pretty quick, Running shoes only last 4 to 6 months max and the Jumping foot wear lasts about 6 to 8 months. I may buy other brands when the dicsount outlet starts caring them in my size (draw back of a high arch, wide foot) , but till then I will stick with a shoe I have been wearing for 30 years. I still have a set (Moms keep crazy shit some times) of Vans that I got in '84. They are still sold today as "Old School", whe nthe neigborhood kids see me and point out my "Old School" shoes I tell the mthey are wrong they are "Original School"An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #22 August 29, 2006 All of the above~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #23 August 29, 2006 I wear another brand of skate shoes (Airwalks) and I get them for their smooth soles, and padding below the ankle (seems to help with small bangs in the door edges)Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrenalineBluez 0 #24 August 29, 2006 Vans are just what I always seem to have on my feet... "Uh oh! This is gonna hurt!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyflyr11 0 #25 August 29, 2006 i trash shoes pretty quickly and i can pick up vans for pretty cheap......that and the slide affect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
