2020 Update: Better Board Shoes Make for Better Riding!
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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.
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Any recent shoe finds with all the new OW+ riders out and about? I am still loving the Nike SB.....
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This has been excellent.
http://community.onewheel.com/topic/6588/my-feet-love-these-shoes
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@sonny123
Thanks. Those look great and should offer a great ride. I did a 5.7 mile ride after some time away and really appreciate a quality shoe.... Price seems okay too:
adidas NEO Men's Cloudfoam Super Daily Fashion Sneaker, Black/Black/White, 7 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HSN7SUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_3hG.ybJTW6Y9E
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Yep, I like the flat sole, covers plenty of sensor,
as I ride with my front foot plenty forward.
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@LidPhones @sonny123 I still love my Adidas Super Dailys on the board.
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How you guys are riding more then a couple blocks in those flat ass shoes without your feet killing you is beyond me? I have bought a few pairs of flat "skate" shoes specifically for riding and they are all collecting dust now.. ruined the whole experience for me from the discomfort.
Then I tried an old pair of Nike Air Max I had laying around and damn talk about the most comfortable ride + full control & good grip..I can do 3-4 full charges back to back without any discomfort.. the full on air unit makes for a super cushioned ride especially in bumpy conditions + cuts down vibration.. these are my current favorite boarding shoes.
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@GlueBreath I rode my board 24 miles 2 days ago in my Adidas. I'm 45 years old, 211 lbs. Live with the pain. Ride or die.
A musical selection to make your feet tingle and your eardrums vibrate like a butterflies wings...
