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Gig Footwear?
- Thread starter IamGroot
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I only own two pairs of shoes, both crazy expensive. But I’ve found that a good pair of shoes is versatile enough to go with many things, and will hold up well over time.
My ridiculously overpriced pair of shoes is a white pair of common projects. I wear these in the summer with shorts, light pants, “chinos”, etc. They are fashionable enough to dress up or down, with more formal pants and button down, or even sport coat.
My other pair is a really nice pair of brown chukka’s. I wear these year round when i wear jeans, and are typically the shoe i wear for work, where i am regularly wearing a sport coat or suit (never a tie), goes great with blue and gray, and while i have a lot of black shirts, i never wear black pants.
I don’t dress any differently for a gig than i do in my daily life. But my whole wardrobe matches my shoes basically, quality over quantity. Own two pairs of jeans, two pairs of “chinos”, two sport coats, two suits, two polos, a few t shirts, a few button downs, two sweaters, two 1/4 zip pull over layers, and basically that’s it. I would guess i own less than 25 articles of clothing, including shoes, belts, etc. (not including socks and underwear). Reduces decision making fatigue and stress about what to wear for certain events.
My ridiculously overpriced pair of shoes is a white pair of common projects. I wear these in the summer with shorts, light pants, “chinos”, etc. They are fashionable enough to dress up or down, with more formal pants and button down, or even sport coat.
My other pair is a really nice pair of brown chukka’s. I wear these year round when i wear jeans, and are typically the shoe i wear for work, where i am regularly wearing a sport coat or suit (never a tie), goes great with blue and gray, and while i have a lot of black shirts, i never wear black pants.
I don’t dress any differently for a gig than i do in my daily life. But my whole wardrobe matches my shoes basically, quality over quantity. Own two pairs of jeans, two pairs of “chinos”, two sport coats, two suits, two polos, a few t shirts, a few button downs, two sweaters, two 1/4 zip pull over layers, and basically that’s it. I would guess i own less than 25 articles of clothing, including shoes, belts, etc. (not including socks and underwear). Reduces decision making fatigue and stress about what to wear for certain events.
Oooh...Velcro... I'll have to look for those.Sweet...rockin' the Air Dads!Not to be confused with the Air Gramps (with Velcro instead of laces).
Well, there's only one thing that goes with the cargo shorts I wear year 'round, so it's flip flops, of course.
Only joking. Black dress shoes.
Only joking. Black dress shoes.
I learned the hard way long ago about the importance of good arch support, so no sneakers for me. It's either Keens (usually my black pair) or Red Wings or Ariat cowboy boots.
These, with alpaca wool insoles.
I wear these with jeans for playing at church, and with my tux for choir concerts.
Love those pimp shoes!!!
Need 'em in two-tone gold and green, preferably suede and crocodile! Green fo da money & the gold is fo da honeys!
On a side note, in terms of comfort, the New Balance 998's are amazing -- keep you standing up straight with a ton of cushion. If you can get 'em on sale, they are fantastic for long stands/walks/romps (and backflips).
They're very comfortable, and also provide support for a pronation issue with my feet.
I belive you.
I just wouldn't be caught dead with anything but leather oxfords with a tux.
I HATE YOU!!!
I thought I had all the shoes I need. Now, apparently, I need a pair of Lems! They look incredible!!
Seriously, thanks! I'll report back.
Diego
this saying was/is big in my family from my grandfather to my mother and I'll occasionally let a bippy slip
And there's your new band name: "The Bippy Slips".
Vans Sk8-Hi in blue or red/orange for bar and some outdoor gigs.
If we are playing a local hippie jam fest then berkinstocks or hiking sandals.
Everything else is a pair of square toe oxblood western boots.
If we are playing a local hippie jam fest then berkinstocks or hiking sandals.
Everything else is a pair of square toe oxblood western boots.
I have those, too. Just lately I've opted for comfort.I belive you.
Black casual shoes for most, maybe sneaker in summer (with jeans, no shorts...different thread)
But someone has to speak to my guitar player often sporting sandles and black socks..
But someone has to speak to my guitar player often sporting sandles and black socks..
