• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Gig Footwear?

#101
Used to be biker boots, than cowboy boots and now these.
IMG_3274.jpg
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bajo Clarkko, bombpop14 and hrodbert696
#103
Bullitt5135 said:
Cherry Red Doc Martens. Always.

View attachment 3355562
Click to expand...

I have a pair of those! Boot height. They look awesome.

I wear all kinds of different things at different gigs, but I've been leaning away from sneakers lately and more towards Beatle boots or similar - things with a more narrow toe. It's a little more tiring on the feet by the end of the night, but looks sharper and a narrow toe is helpful for tapdancing on pedalboards.
 
#105
GBBSbassist said:
Those are fly as hell. I hope no one gets on your bad side and gets a kick to the shins if you're wearing the bottom right pair.

I typically wear black vans or black Chuck Taylors. I'm in a punk/death rock band so it's fitting to wear black.

I've filled in for a friend's cover band before and we usually coordinate a bit for dress, and in that case, I'll usually wear a pair of shoes the color we're coordinating on.

Also, I'd LOVE a pair of these, but I can only seem to find them in children's sizes...

Link Removed
Click to expand...
Van's used to make styles like that back in the day. Not sure if they still do.
 
#111
New Balance running shoes for everything, with Nikken magnets at all times. Black for formal wear, various colors for other clothes. Just got a pair of chukka boots that I wear to church, Very comfortable, and they look good. Our church is very informal.
 
#113
catcauphonic said:
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 town :rolleyes: I'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 o_O

View attachment 3355333
Click to expand...


Thread winner! I’d fall of a stage a die in front a crowd on something like that! I have a hard time walking with sneakers.
 
  • Like
Reactions: catcauphonic
#114
Nashrakh said:
Well... most bands I'm in (except one) have a dress code that also applies to shoes.

In one (or two), it's black dress shoes to go with the all-black pit musician look.

In the other, it's Vans of your choice to go with the Rockabilly theme.

For anything else, I wear what's comfortable. No flip flops though.
Click to expand...
I wear vans. Or vans. Sometimes boots if it's winter time
 
#115
IamGroot said:
What do you wear to your gigs.

For me, its sneakers for bar gigs and SAS black loafers for everything else. The SAS are ridiculously overpriced ($200) but very comfortable and last a very long time. My kids have recommended a $$$ surgery shoe.
Click to expand...
Mainly the more classic styles adidas makes for gigs. I’ve had about every color combination. Lately it’s been gray and white like these ones. I have a pair that I only wear for gigs.
192DE865-0C18-484B-954E-1BF4E3B8931C.jpeg


Funny thing is even for more dressed up stuff like going to church Or when I was playing jazz gigs Id wear the brown leather superstars lol.
DC22122A-7865-45F3-B78D-5F222C758B03.jpeg
 
#116
I have worn these boots to every show for the last 3 years. In our band the drummer is the only guy allowed on stage without boots on and he wears black Chucks. We try to portray a professional image and that is kinda hard to do if you're wearing shorts, green socks and sandles.
IMG_20190314_211334584.jpg
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back