Author Topic: What Footwear for BMXing (Read 2055 times)

aerostylie · « **on:** September 18, 2007, 12:01 PM »

Hi folks

Since the Epic meet on Sat, I've realised that my Adidas Samba are totally inadequate for protecting my feet. So now I'm going to invest in some decent footwear that will hopefully look after my tootsies.

I'm a corporate whore so have no issues with Vans, DC etc so would any one be able to provide any recommendations.

Many thanks

Paul

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2007, 12:36 PM »

i ride in a pair of duffs, £30 from tk max

SaMAlex · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2007, 12:43 PM »

2 main categories:

Thin so you can feel the pedals BUT not really any foot protection (e.g. old style vans)

Thick with plenty of upper padding, air bubble in the sole to soften the shock when you jump off and hit the floor feet first, BUT you cant really feel the pedals as much (e.g. most DCs and Osiris)

Most shoe companies make 'fat' and 'thin' shoes

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:00 PM »

gucci loafers for those with a full race spec Hutch

muttley · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:04 PM »

DC's

pickle · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:06 PM »

just got my Extreme Direct catalogue through the post this morning.....ALL vans are £29

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:12 PM »

get yourself to soccerWorld dude, they selling off all the converse and converse style shoes from as little as a fiver. i got some baseys from the officers club, once again just like converse and a fraction of the price, 4 years of riding withem and the raggier they get the better they feel. im not one for thick soles personally as i like the confidence of knowing exactly where my feet are on the pedals, so id say baseball boots, cheapo, vans, converse etc, everytime.

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:13 PM »

the bamba and samba you got in the 80's had the vans waffle soles, they where cooooool

thesku11s · « **Reply #8 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:30 PM »

Sneaker type Shoes like VANS etc fit snugly onto DX type pedals like a dream. - The hightop variety also have a reinforced heel/ankle part which offers a lot of protection.

Thing is, people are riding a lot of larger pedals now like the PRIMO ones etc.

These sort of pedals feel crap with Vintage trainers as they dont fit roud all the studs on them and its just clumsy feeling.

For newschool larger pedals, all the chunky skate shoes fit really well.

IM personally a sucker for the black suede & gum sole look for modern skate shoes.

If your on a budget, get hold of some MASS produced modern "sell out" AIRWALK from a crap sports shop like "sports world" £12ish

Otherwise TK MAXX is full of loads of awesome rare designer skate shoes, often which you cant even get in a london boutique skate shop. Usually priced at £30 max

Trev · « **Reply #9 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:42 PM »

try some manolo blahniks....

2020mad · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:48 PM »

I just wear a pair of chunky dc's that i dont mind putting a hole in as i fall off my bike.

gt0733 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:53 PM »

i got girly ankles, so any high tops for me

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2007, 01:59 PM »

Bof swears by patent cubans

wildwood1971 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2007, 02:02 PM »

Adidas forest hills for me a good compromise between thick and thin sole and a good compromise between looks to - only a small foot here so the skate style DC's etc look like boats on me

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2007, 02:04 PM »

i (like many on here) bought some Vans Rowley XLIII's from Crazy Craig......they feel great! and very reasonable price too

sonic-1 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2007, 02:30 PM »

iv got a pair of orchid lurkers they were well cheep most comfy things iv ever worn grip the pedals well to

aerostylie · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2007, 06:25 PM »

Cheers all for the replies, plenty to choose from and some good suggestions

Gonna go with something along the lines of a toe protector/spongy sole however I suppose no shoe can protect your feet fully.

R.I.P my Sambas

Paul

ron burgundy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2007, 06:46 PM »

Puma GV... they make oldschool Vans feel like 'Adidas Cambodia', those black plimsoles you has to wear in P.E...

And they've done a ltd run in SE type colours..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Puma-GV-Special-SE-bracken-safari-powder-UK-9_W0QQitemZ270165767274QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1262QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OrgasmDonor · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2007, 07:25 PM »

eeeuw! theyr spaka boots they are

MartyC · « **Reply #19 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:04 PM »

Some of the new school Vans are good, Etnies are also pretty good too

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:11 PM »

Gimme a V
Gimme an A
Gimme an N
Gimme a S

DINGO

bof · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: 94 performer on September 18, 2007, 01:59 PM

Bof swears by patent cubans

yes but only with a waffle sole. and maybe even with cleats for next season.

DIRTBIKER250F · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:22 PM »

I like 70s style Platforms, they look right and are transferable onto the discoteque. Maybe top them off with a flares 30ft wide, mine are that wide homeless ppl live under them

or sandles

Paul

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:24 PM »

In this months Ride
big clearance sale of Vans at BMX-SHOP.COM ie-extreme direct. Shite loads of saving to be made on these babies!

I shall be making a purchase mysef i think

http://www.extreme-direct.co.uk/ProductList.asp'searchString=&Filter=1|Vans&CatID=142

The "R"

2020mad · « **Reply #24 on:** September 18, 2007, 09:25 PM »

Paul can't remember what type they were but i had a pair of vans skate trainers a while back with a solid rubber toe across the front a bit like you would find on a pair of hiking boots, good solid fronts so you could jam them over your front tyre in the forks like you were while trying a bit of trevs flatland school, but really light and comfortable.

Author Topic: What Footwear for BMXing (Read 2055 times)

SaMAlex

wildwood1971

muttley

thesku11s

Trev

2020mad

gt0733

wildwood1971

sonic-1

bof

Sean 2000

2020mad