cderham 0 #26 August 29, 2006 all the above. Plus they dry quick, and are cheap when you wear out the toes. Chris It's Jimmy Time!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-Fast-As-Fuck/6099474213 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #27 August 29, 2006 I've been wearing Vans since I was in high school because they are cheap, comfortable, and I don't have to tie/untie them like athletic shoes. That they happen to be good for skydiving is mostly just a bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #28 August 30, 2006 QuoteQuoteI see a ton of skydivers wearing Vans. I am simply trying to find out why they make that choice. Hmmm... like a lot of things along these lines, its probably a lot less "scientific" then you think... its probably just "style"... most skydivers are just lemmings when it comes to such things... Yup except mehttp://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=70696;I'm an individualYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireemt97 0 #29 August 30, 2006 I wear Vans for other reasons. In a nut shell because my wife buys them for me because I hate shopping for clothes. So I get what she buys me.SUCK IT UP BUTTERCUP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmidgley 0 #30 August 30, 2006 Well I think you'll find that Vans are the thinking unicyclists shoe of choice. Sure, you get your 661 types, but mostly Vans all the way. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #31 August 30, 2006 I have a set of GK-issue vans that I think I stole from Jon Ewald. They slide nicely and are comfortable; that's why I wear them (when I am not wearing tevas or my Sketchers). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #32 August 30, 2006 You know... This forum has me thinking. I went into a Boston Cafe and ordered something once. The lady behind the counter said, "You are not from around here, are you?" I asked, why? She said, "Look at your shoes... I mean, come on." I was wearing my favorite pair of Merrell boots, something like: http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47871537&parent_category_rn=0 I guess in Boston, they don't have mountains to climb, not that I climb mountains at home... So all this Vans hubub... I just don't see anyone wearing them at home... Except for RJMoney - who moved back to California, where he probably belongs... He wears these funky white and black checked vans http://shop.vans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?section=shoes&catalogId=40000000002&storeId=2&productId=203591&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=6903&gender=99&mainPageCat=mens&mainNavCat=1&mainNavSubCat=1&mainNavDept=1111&shopperGroup=null with a torn out toe. We were on the Otter and he was putting on his wingsuit (prodigy) when he realized he needed shoe laces.... He looks at me with a deceitful smile, then eyes my Merrells and looks back at me with an evil grin. Next thing I know I am flying with these size 13 shoes, with a big hole putting cold Colorado air into my big toe, that would blend in with the black and white checkered floor of a (dirty) 50's diner - and he lands wearing mine. I looked over at him under canopy - and my shoes looked like crap on him, as did his on me... So, I guess, the point is - the shoes not only make the person, but are unique to the person too. Note - I do have some other Skaters type shoes, but I never jump with them... Maybe I should? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #33 August 30, 2006 Everybody knows vans are gay. Real skydivers wear chuckies, preferably in purple.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #34 August 30, 2006 QuoteSo all this Vans hubub... I just don't see anyone wearing them at home... Dude, I wear Vans... in the sky and the tunnel. I've had at least one pair of Vans in my closet for the last 20 years or so. I've got a couple different colors now. Plus, they are nice to slide across grass with and if I lose one, they aren't very expensive to replace. I'm a SoCal guy at heart I guess. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #35 August 31, 2006 QuoteEverybody knows vans are gay. Real skydivers wear chuckies, preferably in purple.SHOW me the purple Chucks You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJmoney 0 #36 September 7, 2006 nick those are fighting words, checkered slip on vans rule. all i do is extoll the coolness of your fury to people and you come back and insult the slip on vans? i mean if there was ever a personal attack i think that counts. late, RJ$$word to your mother, RJ$$ BASE 1117 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #37 September 7, 2006 QuoteNote - I do have some other Skaters type shoes, but I never jump with them... Maybe I should? Skate shoes all the way. www.asylumskate.com. Those fellas hook me up. From Vans to DC to Fallen, Airwalk,Globe, Emerica, Etnies. Some shoes designed by skaters that brutalize shoes. Some full leather coverage, excellent heel support and overall foot support. Great colors, great style. If you like a little SoCal style on your feet call the fellas at Asylum Skate tell them the crazy skyman sent you. My feet are well protected. They have cool comfy padded socks there that are worth every dime for a skydiver. I swoop hardcore nearly every jump now and slide on my feet alot. In Perris i'd slide in the dirt between the grass and the hangar on the hard packed dirt. Did it a couple a thousand times. I'd make my shoes last longer by buying real skate shoes and by sliding on one at a time sometimes placing the non sliding foot over my head then switch then touchdown with both sliding to a stop going sideways leaving a dirt rooster tail behind. Sometimes a person would comment 'that was crazy, L....! Hence my name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #38 September 7, 2006 Ok, which ones of the many you list do you jump????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyL 0 #39 September 7, 2006 My favs right now have been the Emerica line. I have narrowed down my search for the most comfy long lasting protection. I've bought the same style the past 3 sets of shoes. I keep my shoes fairly fresh. I let the padding get a bit broken down but not totally worn out when i change my shoes. I've had a long lasting heel bruise that used to get reinjured sliding in cheap shoes, now i spend the extra cash for the good stuff and it has paid off wearing these shoes and changing them out regularly. I still do an average of 750 jumps a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyL 0 #40 September 7, 2006 My current Emerica shoes are discontinued, I bought 2 of the last pair that would fit me 'cause i was told they no longer make the shoe. Some of my past favs that are still available to buy are Etnies Arto Sari's black and camo, they have a sort of rubber vinyl over the toe and along the sides and back great for sliding on hard terrain,vented on the sides and toe, good summer shoes and pond swooping. I like the Etnies Callicut for jumping too. The DC line rocks too. The DC company takes pride in conservation as well by using all tough synthetic materials, no animals are killed to make their shoes. I like the DC Pure line and DC Coast line of shoes for skydiving, similar style like Vans just more durable and comfy. Comfy is a big key for me. Good luck on your search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #41 September 7, 2006 QuoteSometimes a person would comment 'that was crazy, L....! Hence my name. And i thought you got the name from doing stuff like this. For me, this was crazy, especailly their breakoff Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blitzkrieg 0 #42 September 7, 2006 i wear 'em 'cuz i like 'em for all those reasons... but more so, they're cheap. and after i lost one on exit... i bought a couple more pair for less than 10 bucks on ebay. so i have some in reserve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RandomLemming 0 #43 September 8, 2006 I voted other... reason being that the Hitec's I bought for my course in Lodi fell apart and I had to replace them. Vans were cheap and loads of places sold them. I think the main reason I ended up with them is that they work well on my MTB as well as for falling down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyL 0 #44 September 8, 2006 And i thought you got the name from doing stuff like this. Oh ya ! That too. Hey man, i was'nt the craziest on thar load. Others did way more crazy stuff on that jump. I was the safe one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #39 September 7, 2006 My favs right now have been the Emerica line. I have narrowed down my search for the most comfy long lasting protection. I've bought the same style the past 3 sets of shoes. I keep my shoes fairly fresh. I let the padding get a bit broken down but not totally worn out when i change my shoes. I've had a long lasting heel bruise that used to get reinjured sliding in cheap shoes, now i spend the extra cash for the good stuff and it has paid off wearing these shoes and changing them out regularly. I still do an average of 750 jumps a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #40 September 7, 2006 My current Emerica shoes are discontinued, I bought 2 of the last pair that would fit me 'cause i was told they no longer make the shoe. Some of my past favs that are still available to buy are Etnies Arto Sari's black and camo, they have a sort of rubber vinyl over the toe and along the sides and back great for sliding on hard terrain,vented on the sides and toe, good summer shoes and pond swooping. I like the Etnies Callicut for jumping too. The DC line rocks too. The DC company takes pride in conservation as well by using all tough synthetic materials, no animals are killed to make their shoes. I like the DC Pure line and DC Coast line of shoes for skydiving, similar style like Vans just more durable and comfy. Comfy is a big key for me. Good luck on your search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #41 September 7, 2006 QuoteSometimes a person would comment 'that was crazy, L....! Hence my name. And i thought you got the name from doing stuff like this. For me, this was crazy, especailly their breakoff Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #42 September 7, 2006 i wear 'em 'cuz i like 'em for all those reasons... but more so, they're cheap. and after i lost one on exit... i bought a couple more pair for less than 10 bucks on ebay. so i have some in reserve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomLemming 0 #43 September 8, 2006 I voted other... reason being that the Hitec's I bought for my course in Lodi fell apart and I had to replace them. Vans were cheap and loads of places sold them. I think the main reason I ended up with them is that they work well on my MTB as well as for falling down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyL 0 #44 September 8, 2006 And i thought you got the name from doing stuff like this. Oh ya ! That too. Hey man, i was'nt the craziest on thar load. Others did way more crazy stuff on that jump. I was the safe one!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #45 September 8, 2006 QuoteOh ya ! That too. Hey man, i was'nt the craziest on thar load. Others did way more crazy stuff on that jump. I was the safe one!!! WE were the safe ones, those two idiots with boards strapped to their feet were a different story. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #46 December 1, 2006 I remembered this thread somewhere around 12.5K above Skydive Santa Barbara while visiting friends... I had on brand spanking new Globe www.globe.tv skate shoes on and I was jumping my wingsuit... One of the reasons I got them was the flat bottoms would make putting on the booties very easy - and they seemed comfy for skydiving - and the bottoms of them were flat enough that surfing across the ground a bit sounded fun. My wing/right foot caught the door on exit - and my brand spanking new shoe went flying into never-never land... I would have chased it if flying a wingsuit with half a leg wing was not fun enough. Well I called Globe today - and they are sending me a free shoe! So - all you van's wearers - if you want to break the mold and try something new - Globe has great customer service - at least to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #47 December 3, 2006 It's all about fashion fads...kinda like the polyester leisure suit. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
