What shoes do you wear when shooting?

[boffen]

I have two pairs of shoes. Running shoes I only use at work or for, eh, running, and a pair of Vans.

 

[PatrickONeill]

low-top chucks, perfectly worn in, and I can walk on them all day without my feet hurting. good socks and insoles go a long way.

 

[jaredangle]

typically sandals for random photowalks, but usually a light, flexible pair of tennis shoes like those made by Puma when I'm working or exploring.

 

[Michael Markey]

Can`t remember who said it but...you should always have a good pair of shoes and a good bed because you`re either in one or the other 🙂.

 

[nikon_sam]

Dunham Hiking boots...I've had them for a while and they are still a bit on the stiff side...I don't always wear them but when I do they can go most places...

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[nikon_sam]

These are the boots I had before...
They've been thrown out several times but I just couldn't let them go...
I bought them at a surplus store in Canada many years ago...wished I'd bought two pair...

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[ChrisPlatt]

Next time I'll probably get a pair of Nike's or something. It's just that they were all so ugly that I couldn't convince myself to buy a pair haha.

I agree, most of the new sneakers are garish and quite hideous.
I looked at some from New Balance (the only brand that fits me)
today and couldn't find a thing I'd consider buying. I detest mesh!

Chris

 

[tlitody]

who said "The best camera is the one I'm currently using" and why shouldn't that apply to shoes too?

 

[Toccata]

I wear the same and I live in CT. I think we just might be the same person

 

[jay_kay]

Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81s - comfortable as hell.

 

[SlackerZombie]

if you have no shoes, you have no shoes to loose.


just my two cents...

 

[Renzsu]

I wear the same and I live in CT. I think we just might be the same person

Those were the shoes I tried for a day and ended up killing me. And I usually love walking around barefoot. I'm sure they're comfortable when you get your feet all adjusted to them, but even my worn out flat sneakers did my feet a world of good compared to wearing these.

 

[alistair.o]

they still make desert boots?

wore them all through university.

With you there Joe. In my youth it was Levi's, desert boots and combat jacket - ahhh, memories.

 

[RanceEric]

I used to wear boots whenever shooting, but recently I've been wearing my Tom's. Very comfortable. 🙂

 

[konicaman]

Ykiki flip flops from April to October- unless I am out hiking. Best sandals I have ever tried (and that says a lot). Spent 10 days in Paris mainly walking around the city - 3 other pair of shoes in the suitcase - only wore the Ykikis. No sore feet!
http://www.ykikifootwear.com/

 

[ChrisPlatt]

Old news that apparently needs repeating:

BBC: Experts warn of flip-flop hazards

Chris

 

[Spyro]

Every 12-18 months I buy the most expensive pair of nike runners I can find and I just wear them into the ground. Current pair

 

[mamypoko]

Converse high cuts, or espadrilles.

Works well!

 

[Keith]

Aussie sheilas like their boots!

 

[ScottAlexander]

I love this thread. Just what I needed.. 5 pairs of shoes this year... roughly 40-50 rolls of lab dev'd Tri-x rolls worth!