jumpinfarmer 0 #1 April 14, 2004 I want to know what I should look for in a pair of shoes to jump with. I've been jumping with an old pair of sneekers that are shot. I just want to replace them and would like to know if there are any things to avoid in a jump shoe. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #2 April 14, 2004 It might be a good idea to avoid anything that has those open lace hooks like some Timberland boots do... it's just asking to get caught on something. Something with good ankle support and is comfortable is important to keep in mind too. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #3 April 14, 2004 Globes rock. just like Vans or any other skatie shoe. So comfy! --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #4 April 14, 2004 Something with little or no tread is good I assume. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crzjp20 0 #5 April 14, 2004 it depends on the day and previous weatehr. If it has been raining i will wear boots... with no snags, or if they do have snags cover them up. If its good and dry i wear whatever is cmfortable.-------------------------------------------------- Fear is not a confession of weakness, it is an oportunity for courage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #6 April 14, 2004 Something slippery on the bottom is best....works well for sliding out landings.. I just use old running shoes that I've worn the tread off of...nothing special.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrhoop 0 #7 April 14, 2004 I use my oldest pair of sneakers. I do barefeet jumps also. I just hope I land on DZ while barefoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #8 April 14, 2004 I don't jump barefoot....or in any open shoes like Tevas...I had a bad experience years ago when I landed in an area on the airport other than the main landing area...and ended up pulling thorns out of my feet for a week..fuck that, I jump with regular shoes now.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #9 April 14, 2004 You can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #10 April 14, 2004 old style skate shoes the new style skate shoes are TOOOO big ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyedivr 0 #11 April 14, 2004 QuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. I second that!my power is beyond your understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #12 April 14, 2004 Less foot tingles with the Vans than the Chuck Taylors.Vans are stiff soled and have a bit more cushion. Chucks wont come off which is good.sort ofBut I'd like a shoe i can take off with my feet if i need to. Sounds crazy, but just another saftey thing in case of a water landing or get stuck hanging from the plane or whatever. Vans are my choice. are you gellin ? Yes the gel inserts are always good too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #13 April 14, 2004 Vans that lace up - many a shoe has been lost because of lo laces. Rebock has a shope out there for about 15-20 bucks that suit the purposes very well.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyedivr 0 #14 April 14, 2004 I would like to add that at a boogie Mike Ortiz had suggested that a good pair of light boots that will give more support in the ankle area just incase of a bad landing would be ideal. I have found light boots, but wow they are expensive. although when I think about it...the time in the emergency room may be expensive and time away from skydiving definitely sux.my power is beyond your understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #15 April 14, 2004 QuoteVans are my choice. are you gellin ? Yes the gel inserts are always good too. Exactly I have gel inserts in my vans, and after dragging a toe through the mud and peas to stop for a hit and chug, i will never jump in teva's again. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #16 April 14, 2004 ***QuoteGlobes rock. just like Vans or any other skatie shoe. So comfy! DC Shoes are the bomb too! You want something that is slick on the bottom to surf across the grass but you also want some padding and protection around the foot. Vans, Globe, and DC Shoes are by far my favorite. I bought this really killer pair of newly released Chuck Low tops the other day. Jumped in them and was reminded quickly why padding is good. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #17 April 14, 2004 ***QuoteQuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. Well hell I did! My little feet hurt when they hit the ground. Chucks are for looking good as far as im concerned..DC is for jumping. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #18 April 14, 2004 QuoteWell hell I did! My little feet hurt when they hit the ground. Chucks are for looking good as far as im concerned..DC is for jumping. You see, the way Kris surfs across the ground there is no impact to his feet. Therefore chucks are great. I am like you, i need the padding for the impact. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shananay 0 #19 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteWell hell I did! My little feet hurt when they hit the ground. Chucks are for looking good as far as im concerned..DC is for jumping. ***You see, the way Kris surfs across the ground there is no impact to his feet. Therefore chucks are great. I am like you, i need the padding for the impact. Well I didn't want to say for when I surf because half the time it was not on purpose and it was all about luck that I pulled off a nice surf/slide across the grass. So when I come in and impact the Chucks were..let's just say it wasn't pleasant. BUT on the other hand since I will be a swooping, surfing mad woman by summers end, hahahahaha, I might be able to wear my cute little Chucks again. For now..big ole thick DC is the way to go, for me. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kingbunky 3 #20 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. I second that! i just bought a pair of chuck's high tops. i was having a problem with my other shoes coming loose, the chuck's can't fall off if you lace them all the way up. i was thinking a pair of gels would help with the cushioning."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JRock 0 #21 April 14, 2004 VANS..... nothing else comes close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #22 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. I second that! I have a nice pair of Chuck Taylors that my son painted with scenes of Venice and Florence. They were his dress up shoes for prom his junior year of high school.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites panzwami 0 #23 April 14, 2004 Airwalks. I always thought it was cool looking at one of my jump videos and seeing "AIRWALK" across the bottom of my foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #24 April 14, 2004 Etnies are my fav, good solid shoe.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdgregory 0 #25 April 14, 2004 QuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. Yes, everytime I see this topic I say the same thing. So I will not say it since you already did. American Flag All-Stars are the way to go. But since I jump them you are not allowed. You can get any other style you wish. But not American Flag. But definitely go with Chucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Brains 2 #18 April 14, 2004 QuoteWell hell I did! My little feet hurt when they hit the ground. Chucks are for looking good as far as im concerned..DC is for jumping. You see, the way Kris surfs across the ground there is no impact to his feet. Therefore chucks are great. I am like you, i need the padding for the impact. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shananay 0 #19 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteWell hell I did! My little feet hurt when they hit the ground. Chucks are for looking good as far as im concerned..DC is for jumping. ***You see, the way Kris surfs across the ground there is no impact to his feet. Therefore chucks are great. I am like you, i need the padding for the impact. Well I didn't want to say for when I surf because half the time it was not on purpose and it was all about luck that I pulled off a nice surf/slide across the grass. So when I come in and impact the Chucks were..let's just say it wasn't pleasant. BUT on the other hand since I will be a swooping, surfing mad woman by summers end, hahahahaha, I might be able to wear my cute little Chucks again. For now..big ole thick DC is the way to go, for me. Do it Again! P.M.S. #22 LaLa Gang #4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #20 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. I second that! i just bought a pair of chuck's high tops. i was having a problem with my other shoes coming loose, the chuck's can't fall off if you lace them all the way up. i was thinking a pair of gels would help with the cushioning."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #21 April 14, 2004 VANS..... nothing else comes close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #22 April 14, 2004 QuoteQuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. I second that! I have a nice pair of Chuck Taylors that my son painted with scenes of Venice and Florence. They were his dress up shoes for prom his junior year of high school.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panzwami 0 #23 April 14, 2004 Airwalks. I always thought it was cool looking at one of my jump videos and seeing "AIRWALK" across the bottom of my foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #24 April 14, 2004 Etnies are my fav, good solid shoe.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #25 April 14, 2004 QuoteYou can never go wrong with a good pair of Chuck Taylor's. Yes, everytime I see this topic I say the same thing. So I will not say it since you already did. American Flag All-Stars are the way to go. But since I jump them you are not allowed. You can get any other style you wish. But not American Flag. But definitely go with Chucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
