what kind of shoe/boot do you wear survey

Dave Horch · Post by **Dave Horch** » 29 Nov 2001 1:47 pm

sneaks (see photo page)

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Steve Stallings · Post by **Steve Stallings** » 29 Nov 2001 1:53 pm

Well I used to wear a pair of sensible soft boots, but after spending so much time on the forum, I've found I require hip waders

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Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 29 Nov 2001 6:48 pm

I wore boots (good'ns too! Justins and Acmes) for years. Now, it's got to be light, soft, flexible, and have a tight fit.

(Hush Puppies or Dr. Scholl's)

You can stop laughing anytime!

Tim Rowley · Post by **Tim Rowley** » 29 Nov 2001 8:40 pm

Started with a pair of mocassins. Too soft for a narrow-footed person like me. Switched to a pair of Florsheim dress shoes (mistake). Switched to cowboy boots but the long pointed toes got in the way of the pedal rods. Changed to lace-up ropers which were OK but lacked flexibility in the ankle area. Tried a pair of military oxfords for about a year but quit using 'em because I couldn't feel the pedals. Switched to a pair of athletic shoes, liked them pretty well. Then last April I bought a pair of "Streetcars" shoes with soft leather uppers and soft rubber soles. They are about the most ideal shoes I have found so far for playing pedal steel guitar. I have heard that the old Hushpuppies 2 or 3-eyelet oxfords were real good, but TRY and find a pair. The more mature players musta bought up the entire remaining supply. Maybe I ought to check with Al Marcus, eh?

All right, I checked with Al Marcus and he told me that a pair of chest waders (any brand) would probably do just fine for the way I play.

Back in 1975 I saw Lloyd Green playing. He was wearing a pair of slip-on PLATFORM shoes with about a 2 1/2" heel. No way he could feel his pedals with those babies. He played awesome as usual. Betcha he could play in a pair of Mickey Mouse boots and sound good. Maybe it ain't the footwear after all.

Tim R.

John Steele (deceased) · Post by **John Steele (deceased)** » 30 Nov 2001 1:08 am

It takes 'till after the first couple of snows to get used to the snowshoes, but after that, you're laughin'.
-John

Joseph Barcus · Post by **Joseph Barcus** » 30 Nov 2001 4:52 am

well I think after all the reply and remarks Ill try the slip the left shoe off deal lol. joe

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Mel Culbreath · Post by **Mel Culbreath** » 1 Dec 2001 12:36 pm

I like moccasins. Better feel of the pedals .

Lincoln Goertzen · Post by **Lincoln Goertzen** » 1 Dec 2001 5:02 pm

When I play in public, I'm usually dressed up, so I wear Tony Lama's boots. They do not have a long, pointy toe, and they fit perfectly.

When I play at home for my own amazement, I just wear socks, or sneakers, or whatever else I happen to have on.

Lincoln

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 1 Dec 2001 5:21 pm

I was scratching my head wondering if this thread was "tongue in cheek", but after reading more posts.....I now have my answer!

Bill C. Buntin · Post by **Bill C. Buntin** » 1 Dec 2001 5:33 pm

Ghillie Brogues and full Highland Dress. That causes quite a stir in some of these TX dance Halls!!

I can't imagine wearing anything but boots or something leather soled. But boots have worked the best for me. I've got my favorites, but it doesn't matter as much to me as it used to.[This message was edited by Bill C. Buntin on 01 December 2001 at 05:34 PM.]

Scott Hiestand · Post by **Scott Hiestand** » 1 Dec 2001 7:31 pm

deck shoes or sneakers - I've tried my Justin's and my feet slip all over the place!

Johan Jansen · Post by **Johan Jansen** » 2 Dec 2001 5:48 am

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Roger Edgington · Post by **Roger Edgington** » 2 Dec 2001 11:50 am

I always wear western boots. The secret is they must be "steel"toed of coarse.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 2 Dec 2001 12:26 pm

If you think those Luccheses are comfortable now, just wait until you've worn them 15 years and had those soft leather soles replaced 3 or 4 times! Sometimes I'm tempted to sleep in 'em.

Don McClellan · Post by **Don McClellan** » 2 Dec 2001 12:54 pm

Thongs (the Hawaiians call them slippers)

Don Benoit · Post by **Don Benoit** » 2 Dec 2001 7:40 pm

I used to wear boots but I found that they restricted my movemants when rocking between the A and B pedals. Now I wear leather shoes with a low heel but I am looking for a leather shoe with a slightly higher heel. I tried running shoes but I found that they "stick" to the pedals.

Keith DeLong · Post by **Keith DeLong** » 2 Dec 2001 8:54 pm

Some cowboy boots are ok, I have a cheap pair of fake ostrich ones that have rubber soles,they seem to work ok, leather soles slip too much. At home I have an old pair of slippers I like to use.

Tom Hodgin · Post by **Tom Hodgin** » 2 Dec 2001 9:36 pm

Hip Boots and waders, now thats funny, can you just picture that ??? B Cole, thats funny...tom

Joseph Barcus · Post by **Joseph Barcus** » 3 Dec 2001 4:32 am

I played this week end with one shoe off I have too admit i didnt have any pedal trouble and it made people look at the steel player for sure lol

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