yardhippie 0 #1 October 2, 2006 I know the subject has been discussed a couple times but I'd like to revisit b/c Im in the market for some new swoopy shoes. My current pair are New Balance 812 (I think), a mid-grade running shoe. Lots of cushion, good arch support and easily accommodates my ankle brace. The bad thing is the soles have plenty of traction and so dont slide very well at all. Im looking for a pair with a good cushion for those ones I gotta run out or get a heel on some hard ground, but with less aggressive tread. So, what do you wear, and why?Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 October 2, 2006 Etnies. Its your typical skateboard/BMX shoe. I've had this pair for over 1000 jumps and they're now wore out. So they've been good to me. Why Etnies and not Airwalk, Vans, etc? Well, Etnies fit wider feet very well and I have wide feet. You can order them off their website with custom colors, if you want to be a complete gear fag.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #3 October 2, 2006 we'll any good skate shoe, should do. vans are actually not that great(they sold ot) and don't offer the support of Adio, Circa, DC etc(high quality skate shoes. i really like my Adio(kenny andersons) and circas for swooping, any skate shoe will have you no your ass when you try to walk up a steep grassy bank so great for swooping. soles that grip on griptape are slippery as hell on grass etc. support is where it's at!!"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #4 October 2, 2006 Vans. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 October 2, 2006 I wear three different brands of skate shoes: NikeID (custom built-to-order Nikes), Sketchers, and Vans. All have enough support for me and all have swoopy soles. Want the support of running shoes, but with slick soles? Grind them down! I could never, personally, jump in running shoes. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meridianjumper 0 #6 October 2, 2006 What about these? http://www.everythingtrackandfield.com/detail.aspx?ID=4366&CategoryID=325 Blue Skies, Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 October 2, 2006 Looks interesting, kinda pricey though. I wonder how those shoes would grip on the grip tape that you find on a majority of steps/doors/floors on jump planes? Well, thank you YardHippie, this thread finally got me off my butt to go buy another pair of Etnies. The ones I've had for a while are definately WELL past their usefulness.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #8 October 2, 2006 Also worth considering: Adidas Samoa or Samba. Rubber on the front, decent cushioning (the Samoa was originally a running shoe, and the Samba was for indoor soccer), and a tread that's not too grippy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 October 2, 2006 Any indoor soccer shoe should do the job. I use Umbro Brasilias, but I also use my Sambas sometimes.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 October 3, 2006 Whatever skate type shoe is avaliable at Payless Shoe Source at the time. Airwalks are common.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #11 October 3, 2006 LOL ... I've never worried too much about what was on my feet just as long as the shoe gave me some basic support. Most of the DZs I've jumped at have had rough landing areas so surfing my landings usually would result in a face plant. So having slick soles just wasn't a big deal. I've thought about using my Hanwags (a paraglider boot for those who don't know about them), but they have stiff ankle support and may not be the best tool for swooping. But right now, if I'm lucky enough to be able to swoop a pond, I'm using my oldest running shoes that I have and all other jumps I'm just using whatever running shoes I may have bought at a place like Payless Shoes. I need to worry more about my flying techniques and currency more than what sort of shoes I'm wearing. But that's just me. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cessna54tango 0 #12 October 3, 2006 vans, and ofcourse they must match your gear, you guys missed that point. one must always look good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #13 October 3, 2006 If you are not sporting PUMA's then you are mooth... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #14 October 3, 2006 QuoteIf you are not sporting PUMA's then you are mooth... In all moothness I am wearing simples when I swoop...partially because the soles are made out of dodgeball material and partially cause I like the funny sound they make hwne I skid to a stop on grass Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #15 October 3, 2006 Like the other dudes have said, any decent brand of skate shoes. I'm currently jumping a pair of Circas - Chad Muska's sig series - that i've worn since i started jumping and they're still going strong. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justchrisdsp 0 #16 October 3, 2006 i like my saucony's, they've lasted for a little over 1000 jumps and they dont have too much traction, enough to slide out if you need, and at the same time they have enough traction for those run outs you get. plus they are like 20 bucks The only bad skydive is your last! chris "sonic wookie" harwell Piedra-belluda-roja Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #17 October 3, 2006 QuoteIf you are not sporting PUMA's then you are mooth... Yup, Puma speed cats for me. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyflylife 0 #18 October 3, 2006 QuoteWhatever skate type shoe is avaliable at Payless Shoe Source at the time. Like it! In the UK we've got 'Sports Extra' and other such discount stores that sell heaps of cheap trainers with a selection of skate type ones. Im using Airwalks at the moment! It just occured to me.... swooping/skydiving must be one of the few places where trainers look cool with the laces tied up!! "swooper 24/7, 365!" ME on Myspace My Project playlist Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #19 October 3, 2006 I wear bowling shoes... not the clown type ones you rent at the alley, ordered ones from a catalogue... I sucked at bowling so they told me I should take up skydiving. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #20 October 4, 2006 QuoteI wear bowling shoes... not the clown type ones you rent at the alley, ordered ones from a catalogue... I sucked at bowling so they told me I should take up skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhys 0 #21 October 4, 2006 QuoteWant the support of running shoes, but with slick soles? Grind them down! what rubbish! vans are not high quality skate shoes they sold out when tony hawk left and made Adio. skateboarding has far more impact to the soles of the feet than running does so therfore high quality skate shoes requre a very high level of support. try on a pair of siginature skate shoes particularly from a street skater and you will find more support and durability than any running shoe ever made. the tricks i street skating hammer the toe of the shoes as soes swooping . good shoes are reinforced on the to with rubber or similar. Kenny andersons from Adio are the best all round IMHO"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Spizzzarko 0 #22 October 4, 2006 I still stand by my earlier assertation that Puma's are the best. A close second are the old kangaroo's with the little pocket in the tongue. I ususally keep a condom in there (you never know when you need protection), or a rubber band, a pull up cord of some other assortment of doodads... Another cool thing about the kangaroos is the velcro instead of the laces. It makes it soooo much easier to get your shoes on and off when you are changing jump suits, or when you feel the urge to spontaniously strip at the DZ (I can't tell you how many times that being naked has proven my point over some heated discussion at the DZ, and impairment to my getting naked quickly ddoes nothing to drive my point home). So what is the point of this post, you may be asking? Well I think this thread is mooth, and we should return to discussing things such as Team Extreme and trying to sell each other JVX's... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #23 October 4, 2006 When i grow up i wanna be just like you And to keep this whole thing on thread: I must say that while i like wearing skate shoes to swoop/ walk around in, DC's are probably the least comfortable ones i've worn. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #24 October 4, 2006 Grant, you are a sick bastard! Now, back to shoe talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites yardhippie 0 #25 October 4, 2006 well thats it. I gonna find me a pair of kangaroos so I can stuff rubbers, pull-up cords, and other assorted items in the pockets. make sure they have velcro so getting nekkid is easier and then get me a JVX... Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
rhys 0 #21 October 4, 2006 QuoteWant the support of running shoes, but with slick soles? Grind them down! what rubbish! vans are not high quality skate shoes they sold out when tony hawk left and made Adio. skateboarding has far more impact to the soles of the feet than running does so therfore high quality skate shoes requre a very high level of support. try on a pair of siginature skate shoes particularly from a street skater and you will find more support and durability than any running shoe ever made. the tricks i street skating hammer the toe of the shoes as soes swooping . good shoes are reinforced on the to with rubber or similar. Kenny andersons from Adio are the best all round IMHO"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #22 October 4, 2006 I still stand by my earlier assertation that Puma's are the best. A close second are the old kangaroo's with the little pocket in the tongue. I ususally keep a condom in there (you never know when you need protection), or a rubber band, a pull up cord of some other assortment of doodads... Another cool thing about the kangaroos is the velcro instead of the laces. It makes it soooo much easier to get your shoes on and off when you are changing jump suits, or when you feel the urge to spontaniously strip at the DZ (I can't tell you how many times that being naked has proven my point over some heated discussion at the DZ, and impairment to my getting naked quickly ddoes nothing to drive my point home). So what is the point of this post, you may be asking? Well I think this thread is mooth, and we should return to discussing things such as Team Extreme and trying to sell each other JVX's... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #23 October 4, 2006 When i grow up i wanna be just like you And to keep this whole thing on thread: I must say that while i like wearing skate shoes to swoop/ walk around in, DC's are probably the least comfortable ones i've worn. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #24 October 4, 2006 Grant, you are a sick bastard! Now, back to shoe talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #25 October 4, 2006 well thats it. I gonna find me a pair of kangaroos so I can stuff rubbers, pull-up cords, and other assorted items in the pockets. make sure they have velcro so getting nekkid is easier and then get me a JVX... Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
