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Badman_batman
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Posted - 25/02/2012 :  23:47:19  Show Profile  Visit Badman_batman's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Mines my converse, its like drumming bare feet, kinda
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Open-toed high-heeled slingback combat boots with pink pom-poms.
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Oh god. I thought you were gonna say those god awful ballet pump things that Weckl used to endorse in the late 80's early 90's!! As for me, probably my converse too but I'llplay in anything really.
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JGodsall
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lee haydn
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Never had an issue with any footwear except when i joined my first country band, went out and bought some genuine Texas cowboy boots with cuban heels and long pointy toes, they lasted just the one gig,, through the eighties i used to wear leather Oxfords with real leather soles, slippery as a seals ar*e but i play heel up so it wasn't too bad,, those things that Neil Pert uses looks like diving shoes,,
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WendyB
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I bought some Converse recently when my trusty ecko reds bit the dust, but they don't have the same feel or give. Luckily I found another pair of my favourites on eBay so am wearing them in a bit ready for my next gig. It's funny how footwear which may appear to be very similar can be so different to play in.
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drummerboy123
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I find flat soled trainers most comfortable for me.
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JFK
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Trainers.
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Reebok Walking. Black, look like shoes feel like trainers.
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G Lo
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Posted - 26/02/2012 :  08:23:50  Show Profile  Visit G Lo's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thin soled old knackered trainers - my wife won't let me wear them - so they live in my hardware bag. Only prob is the grip has all gone so they're lethal on a damp slippy load in /out
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sticksman1
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Converse... always has been.
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OriginalAnimal
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Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?
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quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?
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Badman_batman
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quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?


Surely this is only for Saturday night gigs though ?
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davidh
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logic_user99
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Converse All-Star hi-tops. There is no alternative. However, I have been known to play in heavy-weight Dr. Martens' boots before now... It was liberating!
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Mark W
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I'm too tight to get my purple Converse all sweaty and horrible so I wear some converse-a-likes that I bought from Primark for about a fiver.
It's partly to do with the fact that the "image" suits a poppy/punky/rocky band well too.
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scaryhair
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I tend to wear Vans, D.C's, Etnies etc (Skate shoes for the un-initiated).
Or sometimes a cheap pair of those F1 shoe knock offs, like sippers and really comfy with plenty of feel.

Similar to these, but from Sports Soccer and a 1/4 of the price

http://www.shop.puma.co.uk/Men%27s-Motorsport-Future-Cat-M2-Trainers/304005,en,pd.html&cgid=23230#!i%3D5%26color%3D07_white-high_risk_red-white%26size%3DUK_5
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quickbeatmapex
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Socks or skate shoes!
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gaz farrimond
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Posted - 26/02/2012 :  14:03:09  Show Profile  Visit gaz farrimond's Homepage  Reply with Quote

A pair of American Eagle Fuse Oxfords. Unfortunately they are discontinued in adult sizes so replacing them will be fun.
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Cardiacs955i
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+1 for Converse hi-tops.

However, I did play t'other day in my work shoes - flat, hard plastic soles - slide technique was great, super fast doubles. I may have to look at something with a less grippy soles (work shoes & combat trousers don't really go together ).
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linalmeemow
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Posted - 26/02/2012 :  16:12:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Low top Converse Chuck Taylors or waffle-sole Vans. Nice flat, rubbery soles!
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Orthurus
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Posted - 26/02/2012 :  20:34:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It's all about Kung Fu shoes...bought em as a joke and are brilliant! Like bare foot but with no sweat and cheap as well!
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Th0mas25
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Posted - 26/02/2012 :  20:52:14  Show Profile  Visit Th0mas25's Homepage  Reply with Quote
As daily wear I usually wear skater type shoes but find them a bit wide and clumsy for drumming. I bought a pair of these a while back for £12 from Sports Direct... really comfy, but quite 'dainty' and thin soles, they feel excellent for drumming
http://www.stylecompare.co.uk/product/lonsdale/beige-velcro-trainer
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OriginalAnimal
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quote:
Originally posted by Badman_batman

quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?


Surely this is only for Saturday night gigs though ?


No, anytime!
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thedrumcrew
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Get samba you look good and they feel good
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Badman_batman
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quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

quote:
Originally posted by Badman_batman

quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?


Surely this is only for Saturday night gigs though ?


No, anytime!


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PJRose
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Down to my last pair of Macbeth Regal 2s with black leather upper. Pretty much impossible to get now so it'll be the blackest pair of DCs or Etnies when they wear out.
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JKDrummerDude
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I used to use skate shoes but then found a technical prog metal band that wanted a lot of double kick, which made them feel too heavy. I bought some of those odd Vibram toed running shoes, and they're amazing. Like playing in bare feet, but with the added advantage of not getting splinters / broken glass / other debris in your soles when you try to walk offstage.

They divide opinion though - some people love them, others hate them. They can be a bugger to get on too...
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drumanorak
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Me old faithfull adidas sambas
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dwpaddy
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these;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hi-Tec-Sports-Classic-Trainer-62622/dp/B000VT5CYY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330359050&sr=8-1
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GregChapman
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The scouse staple- Adidas Gazelles or Adidas Brazil 82's. Lovely drumming shoes..
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sunshinehead
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Posted - 28/02/2012 :  09:10:45  Show Profile  Visit sunshinehead's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Believe or not I have the most comfortable pair of Italian leather ankle high zip up boots, pointy toe the lot. They have a soft rubbery sole, not sure if it's actual rubber or leather. Best drumming shoes ever.

I have also been known to wear Caterpillar boots, Nike daps or flip flops, depending on my mood. As long as it feels good and I can do what I want with the pedal I'm not fussy.
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Jools
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put a band together at work for charity, all in fancy dress, i was Harry Hill for the day and borrowed some big ol brothel creepers they were a) very very comfortable b) surprisingly really good to drum in. Normally i drum in what ever i happen to be wearing or i may just slip the footwear off and just play in socks.
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Shaggi
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Posted - 28/02/2012 :  09:58:59  Show Profile  Visit Shaggi's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Anything light, with as thin and flexible a sole as possible.

So yeah, converse for me are usuable, but still feel a bit heavier and thicker than I would like. I used to use boxing shoes/boots, but these days I tend to wear Onitsuka.
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Coylee_91
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Plain white pumps/plimsoles, lovely and flexible or my Kickers trainers if I fancy a bit more grip, if I'm in any other shoes I just go all nudey, not a fan of big clunky soles.
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OriginalAnimal
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There is only one type of drumming shoe, as most long term members are well aware!!
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Whichever shoes I chuck on before leaving for the gig. Never really find it matters which shoes I'm wearing.
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christianmurphy
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+1 for anything thin/light.

Heavy skate shoes and things like that definitely take away something from the feel of the kick pedal and how fast/accurately I can play it.
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keirf
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Converse, or just socks.
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whatever comes out the wardrobe that matches what trousers I have on
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Whatever matches what I'm wearing for the gig which ranges from shorts and a Hawaiian shirt to a tuxedo.

If I had my druthers, it would be boating moccasins with no socks. Probably because that's what I wear for practice, and most of my informal playing.

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I wear skate shoes, not big bulky ones anymore, but I used to. Now I wear "es" skate shoes which are alot thinner and REALLY comfy. I tried to play in my steelies once after work... lol.

I cannot for the life of me stand playing barefoot! I dont know how people do it!
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Any trainers really, but I do tend to only buy vintage or reissues anyway, and they mostly have thin flat soles. If I had to pick I'd probably say Onitsuka Tigers.
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Adidas superstars.
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Often tempted to go down the Cappezio Jazz route that Neil Peart took, but people I fear would call me a w@nker.
Sure wanna stay here, it sure feels fine,
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Converse Allstars or Adidas Sambas.
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quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

quote:
Originally posted by Badman_batman

quote:
Originally posted by OriginalAnimal

Red 6" stilettos, what else is there?


Surely this is only for Saturday night gigs though ?


No, anytime!
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monkeythedrummer
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Adidas Sambas are great. However I'd love a comfortable all black trainer from smarter gigs. Used to have to wear smooth tread loafers which flew all over the pedals, and not in a good way.
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