anarki 0 #1 November 20, 2008 ok, all i own is work boots and flip-flops. so i'm going to need an good pair of shoes for skydiving. what shoe or what type of shoe should i look for? guess what's 250 lbs and flys like a brick? me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 November 20, 2008 Something comfortable. Personally I'm a huge fan of the skateboard type shoe. It has no ankle support; however, it nice and slick on grass while its still super tacky to the grip tape on the door of the plane (or the step of the 182).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubba 0 #3 November 20, 2008 I just wear good quality joggers, comfortable and plenty of support when landing (especially if you have to run it out ). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithbar 1 #5 November 20, 2008 nothing wrong with boots as long as the have eyelets!! not the speedlace hooks. those are bad juju for skydivingi have on occasion been accused of pulling low . My response. Naw I wasn't low I'm just such a big guy I look closer than I really am . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #6 November 20, 2008 I wear some running shoes...they provide good support and are comfortable. I had some that velcroed in the back....loved them, they were comfortable but as they got older the velcro wore out (which took all of 6 months) and would come undone as I was jumping out of the plane....something to think about anyway. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I3uller 0 #7 November 20, 2008 True story: During my first AFF jump I was having a little trouble with my legs and keeping them from flopping around and I was wearing big Ipath skate shoes. AFF jump number two I wore vans slip ons and was perfect. Haha. I'm a big fan of the vans...I mean they are aerodynamic and most importantly really cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #8 November 20, 2008 barefootCLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GaryRay 0 #9 November 20, 2008 i like shoes taht are easy to slip on and slip-off so that when you are getting in a FF suit, or a FS suit or something along those lines its not a hassle to take your shoes on and off.JewBag. www.jewbag.wordpress.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taylor.freefall 0 #10 November 20, 2008 QuoteSomething comfortable. Personally I'm a huge fan of the skateboard type shoe. It has no ankle support; however, it nice and slick on grass while its still super tacky to the grip tape on the door of the plane (or the step of the 182). Yeah definitely skate board shoes, I tried running shoes and then switched to skate type shoes and found the thick, rubber sole was very forgiving on harder than usual landings - great for me as I'm a fat bastard anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #11 November 20, 2008 Slick on grass but these are what I wear ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydivesg 7 #13 November 20, 2008 Black "Airspeeds" from Walmart. They are very slick on grass......... even dry grass. Great for swooping in and slide landings. They look just like Vans. $25.00. I wear out a new pair every season.Be the canopy pilot you want that other guy to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #14 November 20, 2008 Choos? jou don' need no stinking choos mang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazmoDee 3 #15 November 20, 2008 These....I'm behind the bar at Sloppy Joe's....See ya in the Keys! Muff 4313 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 November 20, 2008 Red ones (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #17 November 20, 2008 So that's what they wear at Zhills? Nice shot of the DZ, too!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
popsjumper 2 #18 November 20, 2008 Go with AggieDave's suggestion. Best all-around. Vans seem to popular. http://www.vans.com/vans/index.asp Regular: Vans Steve Caballero model Slip-ons: Vans Iron Maiden model If you want ankle support, get shoes that have similar bottoms to the skateboard-type shoe. Ankle support: Van's Kiss model.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
virgin-burner 1 #19 November 20, 2008 Quote Slick on grass but these are what I wear is that a PAC you're sitting in!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #20 November 20, 2008 yay for chuck's! i like the high tops because they won't fall off in freefall! don't know why, but every time i wear a pair of regular shoes, i come close to losing them. on a semi-related note, we had a freefly coach in to our otter boogie a couple years ago (i think it was steve curtis) who lost a shoe on exit at 13500. it landed next to the packing area, well before he did. how's that for spotting? "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
Squeak 17 #21 November 20, 2008 These 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
skymama 37 #22 November 20, 2008 Sneakers, and make sure they match your jumpsuit. You'll fly better. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 November 20, 2008 Quote Sneakers, and make sure they match your jumpsuit. You'll fly better. Like mine do Also helps if your name is embroidered in themYou 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
brucet7 0 #24 November 20, 2008 I have DCs, but I see most anything out there. Lots of Converse, Skeets, Nikes, and even barefeet. Oh, and welcome to the brick club, you have some company at 250 and granite.POPS #10623; SOS #1672 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimemerson 7 #25 November 20, 2008 rollerblades do help with a speedy exit. Landings can be a challenge but the experience won't be a waste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
