2020 Update: Better Board Shoes Make for Better Riding!
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@mrb great info. I have tried being more relaxed about the front foot position on the sensors. I agree that it is nice to have a bit of freedom to move around and just cover one sensor when at speed.
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These are my favorite to riding shoes. Made in Asheville, NC.
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@CarvingUphillAVL
I like the look. Is the sole made of a griping type of material?Thanks for sharing.
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@LidPhones : G.ss™ highest friction G®Rubber compound.3.5mm Lugs, Non-marking.
https://www.astraldesigns.com/shop/footwear/unisex/rassler-unisex
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@CarvingUphillAVL
Awesome shoe. I am going to try on a pair next time I am in Kansas City.
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@CarvingUphillAVL
I am looking to buy a set but was wondering if you ride barefooted in these? Is socked an option too, the site shows barefoot? Thanks.
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@LidPhones I ride with socks and without. The shoe is made for whitewater but has great feel on Onewheel.
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@CarvingUphillAVL
Super. Really apreciate your input. Looks like I will be adding a pair to my Christmas list. ;-)
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Sharing a bit of tech fun that my Son and I discussed on New Year's Eve. He said I should ride the OW with a pair of these Nikes.... Neat tech but likely not the best for OW'n.
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Agreed. You want your ankles free for movement.
At one time I tried high rise boots thinking to protect ankles and it was counter productive.
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Another vote for Astral shoes (SUPER GRIPPY), though after trying on a few of their designs, I ended up with these: https://www.astraldesigns.com/shop/footwear/mens/loyak-ms
Thought I wanted the Donners (stiff at first, though I'm sure they break in nicely), but the Loyak just felt so right off the shelf. The only minor downside is that it's designed to let water in/out, so I've definitely soaked through on puddles, etc. Not so bad w/o socks in the summer, but for winters in the mountains, not so much.
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I tried out a pair of nike barefoot running sneakers because I thought it would let me make finer adjustments with my feet. Give me more of the feel like when I ride barefoot. I feel like I have much more control over the board when I ride barefoot. 1. The shoes are super comfortable to walk in. They have like no resistance. It's buttery smooth to steal a term. But, there was no improvement with "Driving" AND there was significant increase in stress in my foot muscles and sooner onset of fatigue. I go back to my if it ain't broke dont fix it. Adidas springblades or barefoot to me is the best way to go.
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I sometimes use my SKINNERS... Barefoot feel without the risks of being barefoot.. also great for riding at the beach.. no sand in shoes...
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I posted one pair of Astral shoes, but the ones below are preferred shoe. Great shoes made here in Asheville, NC. mainly made for white water but they work great for riding.
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@CarvingUphillAVL & @bizrock
OK now I need to make a choice on which one I like best. The sole material looks similar.... A very good shoe company for sure. Thank you for the input....
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Seems like Chuck Taylor's or other Skate/BMX shoes are perfect all around shoes.
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@LidPhones Best advice I can give is to try them on. Don't have anything bad to say about the Brewers (or Donners, or Rasslers), just that the Loyak had the best feel for me when trying them on. The key is in the grippy sole, which all Astrals boast.
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@LidPhones Good Luck! Lots of options out there.
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I love my vivobarefoot shoes for riding. Minimal rubber between me and the deck for optimal control, but I am a barefooter everywhere also....
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@Hazeey Same here! Vivobarefoot for everyday walking around and have been working great on my rides.
