Black Doc 1460s, checkered Vans Slip-Ons (though mine are falling apart now), or my dark red checkered Vans Old Skools (tighter fit, better for pogo. more pogo is always better.).
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Gig Footwear?
- Thread starter IamGroot
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I got my first pair of Costco black wool socks about 3 years ago and I won't wear any other sock now, they are by far the best socks I've ever worn.
But then... I have so many different colors, styles etc. that each gig gets a different pair. Plus, it has become a signature so I can use it as an excuse with my wife to buy more... Fun question!
Most bands have a dress code? You are definitely not from California...
Ach, Sie sind aus Deutschland. Ich liebe deine heimat...
Well, I reckon it depends on which band, what the others members are wearing, and where we're playing at.
The top two photos are my only year round daily footwear... Boots in rain or snow, black hi top Chucks every day there's no precipitation. Either of these will work with band#1 as well.
The bottom row is getting into band#2 territory, or just for those crazy nights on the townI've a couple dozen of these seemingly punishing configurations that I've mastered (not pictured), but they're getting less wear since the old days (nights) in L.A., plus I'm turning 50 next month
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That second pair is in Kiss tribute band territory.
Yup, Fizik makes damn fine cycling shoes, and the saddles are good, too, of course.
In addition to the two-tone posted above, I've also got some all-blacked out Airwalks which are great for being comfortable while still "conforming" to "dress-shoes" code of some BLs. Used to have all-black leather Reeboks way back when, but AFAIK Reebok discontinued that model.
Always... whether he is playing with Dead and Co. or when he was playing with the Allman Brothers.
He says it helps him feel the bass.
From Oteil:
I’ve had a lot of people ask me what it is that I’m standing on during the Dead & Company shows. Here is the official quote from our sound designer Derek Featherstone: ”The pad is a Porter & Davies KT shaker platform. We send the low frequency notes of his bass instrument into this device so he can feel the low end as he plays.” Hence, why I like to play barefoot! https://www.porteranddavies.co.uk/products/kt-platform/
Cool topic. Im an older guy, I dont do the cool clothes thing, have no tats. I leave it to my shoes. Most gigs it’s black wingtips, polished to military spec. Shiny! Great for pedals too with that pointy toe. This black pair i purchased in 1990. Jusy a couple weeks ago got a new pair. Brown, but they will polish up fo sho.
I usually wear what’s appropriate for the venue we work. If I’m outdoors at the beach I’ll wear sandals or something very comfortable.
I wear Red Wings often and have discovered this brand
Parkhurst Brand | Handmade Leather Shoe & Boot Company
Super comfortable right out of the box and built really well in New York State.
I wear Red Wings often and have discovered this brand
Parkhurst Brand | Handmade Leather Shoe & Boot Company
Super comfortable right out of the box and built really well in New York State.
Not hoping to revive an older thread, but I couldn't let this go unshared with the TB community. I present my new go-to gig shoe.
I found these purple suede Vans yesterday. Had to get them!
They are very uncomfortable, so I also bought a pair of $15 running shoe inserts, which made them pretty tolerable.
