Another footwear option

[killaassasin]

I know several people use wrestling shoes and booties and such but what about these as a cheap alternative just to get something on your feet?
http://academy.com/index.php?page=co...569-40759-9970

 

[stuntbikemike]

how much would you pay to not have a perm. ankle injury?...50 for a pair of wrestling shoes....it way worth it....trust me killa

 

[killaassasin]

It's just that I've never actually worn anything though and I've never had a problem. I just was looking for something to keep the straps from rubbing on the tops of my feet. Wrestling shoes don't look like they give that much support either...

(then again i never had a problem not wearing a fall harness till that other tree fell and grabbed the cable on my climber...)

 

[WaveDemon]

those will fall apart.

I've been wearing vans lately. I've got an ankle brace if I feel like being froggy.

 

[McDog]

Those were my first "ski" shoes and they SUCK! Wrestling shoes are a million times better. Buy some used ones off ebay if your too cheap to buy a new pair. (that's what I did!)

 

[Zerfman34]

seems like wrasslin shoes wouldn't give much ankle support. am I wrong? I know a lot of people wear them. I chose to buy these nike 'soakers'

http://www.shoedeals4u.com/detail.asp?ShoeId=315849-261

I got them for $30, not $69 or whatever they're charging.:headbang:

 

[Mark44]

Asics all the way 20 bucks on eBay.

 

[wydopen]

I just was looking for something to keep the straps from rubbing on the tops of my feet.

straps dont rub your feet when you are barefoot...they are designed to be used barefoot...at least the dakine ones dont..

 

[wetnwild]

Im always barefoot. Do shoes with soles tear up yer' turf??

 

[Big Kahuna]

Im always barefoot. Do shoes with soles tear up yer' turf??

not enough to matter.

 

[thegoldenboy]

No, shoes don't do anything to turf.

I wore a pair of PUMA's last year, not really that great, slipped a few times. I'm going to try to find a comfy hightop with a bit more ankle support than a wrasslin shoe. Might have to go for a wrasslin shoes if I can't get anything under $50.

 

[WaveDemon]

if you guys want ankle support buy ankle braces.