Shoes for drumming
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Mart61
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bonerpizza
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I had no clue that there's shoes designed specifically for drumming, I've always worn whatever shoes I have on at the time and occasionally played barefoot.
Midnite Zephyr
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Destroyer772
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These are a pair of OP's i got at walmart for $5 on sale. They are very light weight, smooth sole and most important, they are comfortable. I prefer to play in these oppose to barefoot or with socks. I feel like i have better foot control.
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Frosticles
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Crocs or Para boots. 
jeffchicago
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Adidas Samba...my "go to" for 30 years
Midnite Zephyr
Platinum Member
I've always wondered how Peter Criss could play with those tall boots on.
Some great suggestions here!
I don't agree with those that say it doesn't matter, if you can play well in boots, think how much better you could play in flexible, lighter shoes!
Anything with a flat-sole and lightweight really. Converse All Stars of VANS are great shouts especially because they've released "lean" and "lo pro" versions which have thinners soles.
I've put my thoughts on this in a post on my blog if people are interested in it.
I don't agree with those that say it doesn't matter, if you can play well in boots, think how much better you could play in flexible, lighter shoes!
Anything with a flat-sole and lightweight really. Converse All Stars of VANS are great shouts especially because they've released "lean" and "lo pro" versions which have thinners soles.
I've put my thoughts on this in a post on my blog if people are interested in it.
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Ghostnote
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I have a pair of Merrel barefoot running shoes that I got really cheap on clearance. Not the kind with the individual toes, they have a front/toe section like a normal pair of shoes. They are super light, grippy, flexible, and have tons of arch support molded into the sole design. In short, they are the ULTIMATE drumming shoes.
If I'm playing at somewhere that formal, I'll wear appropriate dress shoes. If They aren't comfortable enough to play in, I'll have a pair of black sneakers behind the kit that I can change into. I have plain black sneakers for work, so it's not like I'm buying anything extra for the occasion.
I normally wear my standard old-school plain white low-top Nikes when playing most venues, cuz that's what is comfortable, for me.
STXBob
Gold Member
I wear ballroom dance shoes. Light, feel GREAT on the pedals, look good enough even for formal and semi-formal occasions.
For bar gigs, I wear these: http://www.danceshoesstore.com/VFSN005Black
Of course, since my wife and I also enjoy ballroom dancing, they do double duty.
For bar gigs, I wear these: http://www.danceshoesstore.com/VFSN005Black
Of course, since my wife and I also enjoy ballroom dancing, they do double duty.
Joebuttler
New member
I really like i want this shoes please tell me where to buy?I just got a pair of these. Basically a leather Nike version of Chucks. These fit better than Chucks for my wide feet, though.
Over50drumguy
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That post is over 7 years old and they may have been discontinued . You can always look on nikes site and see if you find them or something else . I’ll personally never purchase anything from Nike again . But that’s just me . Besides I prefer to play in socks or bare feet
