2020 Update: Better Board Shoes Make for Better Riding!
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I ride with him often. He's not trolling at all. Absolutely rides in these every time.
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Probably seems batshit crazy to most of you, but the BEST shoe I have ridden in are Clark's business shoes.
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@lidphones that's awesome. I am about the same weight. For now I shall continue to play the waiting game. Thanks. Cheers.
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@OW-Miami
Not 🦇 💩 crazy at all... I have done a few miles in my Ecco shoes and they stick really well.
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@ow-miami @LidPhones would love to see a pic of you guys in your business attire riding the OW- now that's taking care of business!
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@groovyruvy Casual Biz for Friday. Will need one with suit next... LOL
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@ow-miami @LidPhones I bet these are shoes feel the best due to their elevated heel and probably because of their cushy insoles. I tried using skateboard shoes when i first started riding the OW but I found the larger the heel the more connected to the board I felt. Obviously this is speaking specifically to heels on mens shoes not large women's shoes.
I have not had any luck uploading pictures or videos to this forum, but if you follow the links in my signature you can see some videos of me riding in a suit and even one with me in a suit with my dog.
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As requested
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@ow-miami heck yeah bro!
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@groovyruvy said in Better Board Shoes Make for Better Riding!:
@ow-miami @LidPhones would love to see a pic of you guys in your business attire riding the OW- now that's taking care of business!
Someone in the FB Group had a co-worker provided video of him cruising through the office in a full suit.... and the video was set to Riding Dirty.
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Nike SB's as my daily drivers but damn the board feels like it's connected to you when you ride barefoot. I usually ride barefoot to the beach or close by and just cruising/carving, no crazy stuff.
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Planning ahead to a 2018 OW+ purchase (totally miss the old V1).....
As we exit 2017 and start 2018 it is an ideal time to visit about what is your footware of choice... Here is one 2018 list to start things off
TheSkateBoarder
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A new find on the OW Owners FB group. I really like the look and features on these Approach shoes.....
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@lidphones said in Better Board Shoes Make for Better Riding!:
A new find on the OW Owners FB group. I really like the look and features on these Approach shoes.....
I don't think I'd use those SoIll shoes. The soles are softer climbing rubber, which is great for stickiness, but wears very fast. I think on grip tape and pavement you'd wear them down super fast.
Just my experience from wearing 5.10 approach shoes.
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Appricate the perspective and real world feedback. It looked like a great option but I wondered if it would be to sticky / soft to hold up.
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i just use A pair of Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High tops. They are great and protect my ankle from the Hard rail in crashes.
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@ansen-french
Sweet... I have always loved All Star High tops. When it works, it just works!
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A great find on clearance at Nike Outlet for $25. Cool blue color and easy-on fit with great bite on the XR deck.
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@LidPhones I love that keen shoes for work. Mostly because I need a safety toe and they come in a wide width. I wonder how other styles would do on the board though.
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@tomfoolery pretty much any shoe or boot with a softer sole works well on the stock OW deck. Then it comes down to comfort and support for the longer rides. My MOTO has always been to wear it for function and if it also looks great it is a plus...
