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#167317 - 07/09/08 09:04 AM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: dredpir8roberts]
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Registered: 06/13/03
Originally Posted By: dredpir8roberts
I almost bought a pair of those the other day... I've never worn them but they appear to be designed more for looks than support during physical activity. I could be wrong


You're out of luck, they only go to size 14...haha

I think every shoe I ever rehearsed in a was a new balance. My favorite model was the 801AT . It was really popular in the late 90's.

Apparently you can still get them for around $80.
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#167330 - 07/09/08 12:53 PM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: snaredrummer12]
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Registered: 12/29/05
Originally Posted By: snaredrummer12
sorry to bring this thread from the dead but....has anyone worn the onitsuka tigers???


Haven't worn 'em, but they wouldn't be my first choice. They're a running shoe, so lateral (side to side) support might not be too good. And because we have to crab-step, drummers are always moving side to side. The shoe also has a pretty smooth sole that probably wouldn't grip too well on grass.

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#168082 - 07/21/08 02:17 AM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: SkyDog]
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Registered: 04/25/08
Loc: Arizona
i use the new balance m992.
http://newbalance.com/running/footwear/M992GL/

they work fine for me, light, comfortable.
i would prefer it more towards indoor, but it works just as fine outdoor.

but yeah, for everyone that says new balance shoes fall apart.... they do. haha

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#168113 - 07/21/08 05:40 PM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: iandrew_drum]
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Registered: 09/26/07
Loc: Rammer Jammer Alabamer
off topic, kinda, but what Kind of shoe would be good for my practice field, since it has massive amounts of dew in the morning, and spots where it is constantly mud (belive me, I've seen people marching and slipping in it" What would be good for that? Cleats?
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#168122 - 07/21/08 06:44 PM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: JacketTenor3]
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Registered: 12/29/05
Well, cleats might give you good grip, but they might tear up the field a bit, making the footing even worse for other people.

I wouldn't use cleats, but I'd look for something with big ol' lugs on the sole. The New Balance M801AT trail running shoes that snarepaint mentioned would be a good choice.

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#168324 - 07/27/08 02:45 PM Re: Shoes for rehearsals. [Re: SkyDog]
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Registered: 06/19/08
Loc: Connecticut
dont use cleats use deep tred adidas or nikes thats always worked for me
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