I'm fixing to go get some new shoes. I'm looking at this pair of merrell's and am wondering what else is out there that others wear.

What Merrells, I have a bunch of pairs, love them....

for traditional shoes, salomon's are pretty good also.

however, you really owe it to yourself to give the Chaco Z1 or Z2 a chance. there is no show that has better anti-rollover or arch support than these sports sandals.

someday more players will catch on! in the meantime, i'll have the best traction, and the least tired legs and feet on the course :cool:

What Merrells, I have a bunch of pairs, love them....



stormfront XCR

Salomon XA Pro 2

I think thats what they are called

I have 3 pairs and they are the BOMB unless you have to play when its wet and cold out. Then you HAVE to wear gortex socks or your done. Im looking for a pair of Gortex Salomons as we speak. Does anyone know of any good ones that are like the XA Pros???

I wear Vans. They work fine for me.

I have the Torque XRC, they are good but they lose their Gore-Tex ability fairly quick though. I also have the Rapid Pulse Mid and Pulse Gore-Tex Mid they both are really awesome, I personally like the Pulse more and they seem to be holding up better. Even though the Rapid Pulse held up good for a year with use about 5 out of 7 days a week. I also wear them for work, (Land Surveyor) so they are great for hiking too.
If you are going for a low top shoe I would look at the Pulse low Gore-Tex, I bet they will hold up better then the Stormriders.
Either way I love Merrells, I am going to be ordering a pair of the Wintera's for winter work and play.

http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?type=brand&brandid=9&brandcatid=47&gen=m&pcid=13901

Good Luck,
Matt

The best kind of shoes are a Cleat/Runner Hybrid... or a turf shoe... I wear "Pony Turf 79" (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2507720/c/9104.html) and they're awesome... they're really grippy on the grass (even when muddy) and they give good traction on cement too. I got them off eBay for a not too bad price... there are a few companies that make Turf shoes... Converse, Puma, adidas etc...
:D

The best kind of shoes are a Cleat/Runner Hybrid... or a turf shoe... I wear "Pony Turf 79" (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/2507720/c/9104.html) and they're awesome... they're really grippy on the grass (even when muddy) and they give good traction on cement too. I got them off eBay for a not too bad price... there are a few companies that make Turf shoes... Converse, Puma, adidas etc...
:D





Are they from 1979???

I think it depends on where(state) and when(season) you are playing and what kind of course. I am from PA and I prefer hiking shoes; most of the courses I play are woods courses and don't have concrete tee pads, so the grip and stablity of a hiking shoe is perfect. Low ones for Summer and dry conditions and mids for wet and cold months.
Cheers,
Matt

Just to jump in on the Soloman bandwagon....
Here in the NW, specifically Portland, Soloman was a title sponsor of three charity B-Tier disc golf tournaments. Also, the goretx mids are great. But if you have to base your selection on something rather arbitrary, remeber that Soloman sponsors disc golf.

I have a shoe fetish. I try everything. If I like a shoe, I usually buy 3 or more pairs. My current favorite is the Teva Hydra. I bought all 3 colors. It's a watersock that I wear sockless in the rain or with a Goretex sock on those dewey mornings. I haven't tried them in the winter so I will probably use one of the 4 pair of Merrels that I recently bought but never wear. Or the Nike Goretex or one of my other 40 pairs. I'm sick.

Hey guys and gals, I am the Footwear Supervisor at REI here in San Diego. It's my job to know shoes and to train my staff on proper boot fitting, especially shoes for outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking, and disc golf!

You have many great choices when it comes to manufacturers. Merrells have a good reputation for durability, as do Salomons. Other quality companies include Montrail, Vasque, Lowa, and North Face.

The most important factor when buying shoes should be fit, first and foremost. Different shoes are gonna fit different feet - there is no one shoe that will be best for everyone. That being said, I prefer day hiking or outdoor cross training shoes for disc golf because of their durability and good traction on a variety of surfaces. The important thing is to go to a quality store that will take the time to work with you and find a shoe that fits you. You want to find a store that has an incline to test for proper fit while walking both uphill and downhill, and a staff that knows what fit issues to look for.

Also don't forget the socks. Socks are just as important as shoes when it comes to taking care of your feet. Find a good pair that wicks away sweat and fits your foot. Some suggestions are Ultimax, Thorlo, Wrightsock and Smartwool. Match the sock to your needs. If your feet sweat a lot, or for warmer conditions, I'd go with a synthetic or Coolmax sock . If you need more warmth, a wool/synthetic blend will work best. After you pick a sock, wear it when you are trying on shoes.

Lastly, 80% of Americans overpronate. An insert, such as Superfeet, that corrects overpronation and provides good arch support (even if you have flat feet like me) can greatly reduce fatigue and joint pain. Overpronation leads to greater stress on muscles and knees, hips, and backs. Using Superfeet has greatly reduced the lower back pain problems I was experiencing. Most places that sell Superfeet have demo models you can try with the shoes you are trying on.

Gore-tex is a two way road. Yes it's great to have the waterproofness when you need it, but the trade-off is a huge reduction in the breathability of the shoe. leading to sweatier feet and more moisture buildup in you shoe, which greatly increases your chances of developing blisters or hot spots, especially on those multiple round days. I generally try to stay away from Gore-Tex shoes since I play mostly in So Cal in dry conditions. They can definitely be beneficial to anyone playing in wetter climes.

Sandalman is right. Chacos are a great sandal. Both the Z/1 and Z/2 provide the support and traction (thanks to their Vibram soles) you need in disc golf. They may not work for everyone, depending on your throwing style, but you shouldn't rule them out just because they are sandals. These are serious outdoor footwear. The only drawback may be extra dirty feet after your round.

I hope this info is helpful to all the disc golfers out there. Remeber that having the right equipment can make a difference in your next tourney, whether it's that perfectly seasoned Roc or the right shoes that help you play better. Feel free to ask any questions!

Colombia's with the Omni-Grip soles. I've got really wide feet and I've found NOTHING better. I also like that they don't curl up at the toe like some other light hikers. And they're super light.

They're golden. I'm into my 4th year (3rd pair) with them.

http://www.backcountry.com/store/MON0015/c11/s21/Montrail-Susitna-XCR-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens.html

These are the best shoes i Have ever seen. They are completly water proof with goretex on the outside and very comfortable

I use the Merrell's as well. Chameleon XCR's for the wet, cold or when more support is necessary and Chameleon Rush's for Summer. The Rush is a discontinued shoe that I get off eBay. It is built just like the reg. Chameleons except it has steel mesh for venftilation and secures with two sandal-like straps. My main thing is the Octa-grip soles by Vibram. Gotta have 'em! The reason I like them is they have no sharp edges or lugs that stick out. I find myself tripping up on course alot less because the soles hit the ground the way my barefeet do and this feels much more natural. Of course I'm the type of golfer that can't wear cleats, I need to be able to rotate. And I can't wear Gore-tex socks since I don't like socks in the first place! No way am I wearing two pair!

I love my Merrel slip-ons. I've had them for 2 years and they haven't worn out yet! Great grip and they really hold your foot for great confidence.

Merrils and Solomons seem to be the most popular.

I just picked up a pair of New Balance shoes, mainly because they were the only thing in a 4E width. They are great though, I love them. They may well be the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. They are classified for "Country Walking", "A waterproof shoe featuring ABZORB cushioning for athletic walking in more adventurous environments." Perfect for discgolf!

Here's a link (http://www.newbalance.com/productbrowser/product_details.html;jsessionid=aaa4PYKmn6esVd?g11 n.enc=ISO-8859-1&feature=Country+Walking&gender=Men&segment=&product=MW975BG&product_type=shoe&sport=Walking)

Adidas TR9's...But also want to try Salomon or Merrell :D

I picked up the Merrell Stormfront XCR's today...

Phat. I'm now going to the mighty Z and punish a few trees and blame bad throws on my new shoes WHEWT

Merrells have a good reputation for durability, as do Salomons. Other quality companies include Montrail, Vasque, Lowa, and North Face.





The Merells for durability, Vasque for rough stuff, always use superfeet and the right good socks.

Seen Montrails; I'll have to check out Lowa and Northface.

I just got some Montrails, and they feel good. I too have WIDE feet and these fit great. Gore-Tex doesn't hurt either. I hope the soles hold up B/C these shoes fit ;)

Just bought a pair of Pearl Izumi Take (the originals, not the new pluses)...I will let you know how they turn out.

Shoes! (http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=39165934&memberId=12500226)

Those look pretty cool, especially for the price!

I recently had to go rescue my ace roc from the torrenting creek on hole 14 at Z, and after a mad scramble that included dropping my bag in the crick (GG leaving cel in car!) and searching for appropriate branches for retrieval, sloshing thru the water for a solid five minutes netted me not only my disc back, but a pair of dry socks as well. Stormfronts!

Merrells are the way to go! I have 2 pairs and love em! :)

I agree... I had a pair of NIKE ACG XCR, and the sole fell off within 5 months...(because there aren't any local courses to me, i play about once every 1-2 weeks). I now have a pair of Merrell "Chamelians" and they are holding up great!..

Erick

Another voice for Merrell's Chameleon shoes.

I wear the slip-on "Stretch" and Kat wears one with laces (Chameleon Lows or Mesa Vents--can't remember).

They've held up great in the ever variable Texas weather.

Definitely Salomon!

Support those who support us!

After finally trying a waterproof shoe, I will never go back! Even if you are just walking through dew, your shoes get so heavy! My high top Merrills are a live saver (for support too).

I want to get some lows too. Has anyone tried Ecco (sp?). Just wondering... :)

i've gone through 3 pairs of colombia in the past year...uppers stay fine but the concrete beats them up. i might as well open my car door and stop my car manually with them it seems like they go so fast.

my problem is i've got sz 15 and bad ankles. I'm looking at mizuno baseball shoes with nubby turf spikes (hitops), but am wondering #1 if nubs cause slippage on crete pads...and #2 whats the best place to buy boots (on a discer's budget) for the yeti-sized foot?

Guys...Nike is making a waterproof shoe right now to replace the old Goretex shoe they used to sell. It's only 39.99 or 49.99 depending on where you go. Nike ACG Trail Exposure II


Very good looking, very supportive, and stylish. Just how I like my women.

Kaepa's, Zips, velcro laces!!!! What's up?

probably said this before... but Solomon GTX Expert Lows are the *****, look great, nice support, comfortable, lots of toe protection and Gore Tex that keeps you dry but still breathable :Dat 129 retail they're a litle pricy, but well worth it, especially if you can find a deal on them (look at scheels or internet and you can get them for a little under a bill)

Troof, no shoe bottom yet can stand the wrath of continual use on a concrete teebox.

Were my plantfoot a mouth, it would 'toe' the line question. Look deeply to my sole for concrete answers; I'll shoe you results, abrasively.

I just recently bought a pair of Salomon Dakota Light Trail shoes. They are low top like a sneaker but very rugged bottom for walking up steep disc golf holes, and allows me to get a grip on wet grass. They are $80 retail but you can buy last years model at sierratradingpost.com for $40.

As for soles holding up on cement teepads, two words..... SHOE GOO! I have made a pair of Adidas running shoes last nearly a year playing exclusively cement pads.

Vasque is a company that not many have heard of, but they make some of the finest outdoor footwear available. I bought a pair of their XCR Gore-Tex boots for the winter, and they have been awesome. No wet feet, and great traction on wet concrete especially. The cost, $130. Well worth it in my book. As for concrete on the soles, these are holding up better that most shoes i've owned(which is a friggin' lot!). :D

Troof, no shoe bottom yet can stand the wrath of continual use on a concrete teebox.



My Merrell Chameleons are holding up nicely, but I suggest trying any shoe made with a Vibram sole. They've held up pretty good in the six months I've had them, playing on courses with and without concrete boxes.

Warm: Nike ACG Air Teocalli XCR
Cold: Nike ACG Air Zoom Tallac XCR

Both completely waterproof (believe me, I test them out on 16-18 at Pratt Park) w/ super-grippy soft semi-cleats on the soles. Teocalli = super light & breathable trail runner; Tallac = cushy warm hi-top light hiking boot.

I was also going to say Vasque's, I have a pair that I've had for over 10 years for hiking, a couple years ago I had to re-sole them but they are as good as new now. My wife thinks they're ugly, I'd say they are broken in. /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I just picked up my second pair of Merrell Chameleons- Gore Tex. My original pair is still great, and the octogrip is holding up fine, but I was told by a merrell rep that they're being replaced by a new model. Original pair cost 120 with tax, second pair cost only 90. If anyone uses these, pick up an extra pair before they sell out!

BTW, the waterproofing is great until moisture gets above the top of the shoe, i even used these in all of our ice bowls in the snow.

Also, the sole on these shoes will outlast any NIKE ACG Sneaker. NIkes are great and lightweight, but the soles don't last very long at all.

Erick

flip flops

I have 5 Pairs of shoes for disc golf.

2 Pairs of Soloman XA Pros with the quick lace systems. Best shoe on the plante for the hot dry days. This is what i wear pretty much EVERY day during the summer. I have 1 pair of Gortex AGC Nikes which completely suck ***** comfort wise but i wear them in the winter because they have a wide base good traction and they are Gortex. I also have a pair or Trail Running Adidas that i bought at Galyans on clearence for like 30 bucks that are real comfy for those semi wet days where you dont need gortex but i cant wear the mesh that the XA pros have. I just recently bought some Gortex low cuts from LL Bean that are Super comfy and have a Vibram sole on them. These are going to be the new rain and bad weather shoes. They will replace the Gortex Nikes and prolly the Adidas Trail runners as well.

My 2 Favorites are the Soloman XA Pros with the quick lace and the New LL Bean Gortex i got. The XA Pros run about 100 dollars a pair but i got both mine on clearence so i paid 100 all together. The LL Bean Gortex Shoes were 76 shipped and i got them 2 days after I ordered them off www.LLBean.com (http://www.LLBean.com)

I cant play in anything but low cut shoes so if you dont like low cut below the ankle shoes then neither of these shoes are for you but if you do like low cut i highly reccommend (sp?) giving both of these a try.

Those are the BOMB!! I'll have to get me some more of them.
The Chameleon Ventilators are just as good if you're not worried about the water.
And discontinued, but the BEST for hot weather are the Chameleon Rush's. The laces are replaced by two plastic buckle straps and the whole top is mesh with the pre-existing mesh panels replaced by a screen! They feel like I'm playing barefoot, but with grip and support.

trying to buy shoes online where is a good place?

I picked up my Chameleon's at www.Rei.com (http://www.Rei.com)
good stock, good shipping...

trying to buy shoes online where is a good place?



plz take a look for large sizes (15 regular) when shopping online for me and let me know who has a good selection.

my doubles partner told me to by a goodyear radial all-season tire and cut it in half :p

get some Solomons, if they have the Advanced Chasis feature, they are pretty much indestructable, expecially the soles, which are ultra reinforced! :)

I bought some this year for $25.00! They were marked down from $85.00. They are Solomons! They are very comfortable, but I have not thrown in them yet. My main boots are 3/4 Merrells with gore tex. They are great! My best buy for the year though are my Merrell Casuals! They are the most comfortable "dress" shoe I have ever had. I am on my feet all day and these things are great. Probably not what you wanted to read about, but oh well... /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

lol

I like the LOWA whistler GTX for winter. It's freaking awesome. Well made, fits like a dream. Great sole for snow play. Gtex liner keeps feet dry. I will probably go for some Lowa lowtops this summer, because their last FITs me perfectly.

How long can any of these shoes with indestructible/reinforced/super durable soles can be counted on for traction when it is wet and muddy when they have stand up to at least four days a week use on raked concrete teebox? The Columbia shoes I have were great at first (about 3-4 months) for traction but the boxes soon wore off all the groves on the bottom and they are almost flat bottoms. Now if it is wet I have to be a bit hesitant.

I've been beating the crap out of these merrell stormfront's, and I can notice some good wear on them. When I drive, sometimes I lay my right foot on its inside (retarded lefty) when I'm stretched out on my drive... I've pretty much fixed that, but I can still see some scuff where brushing the concrete or dirt is stsarting to take its toll. I'ver fished a bunch of discs out of the water, probably about six or seven maybe, and hav e had a few awkward submersions, but the feet and socks generally are just fine. There is a bit of dampness that is more noticable when I get the sides wet; I can't decide if its just the coolness of the water or what. The soles are holding okay I guess, but I can't expect too much, considering I wear them all the time. But on the whole.... the shizznoes are the shizznit.

My buddy here in Portland works for Columbia and he would trade shoes for plastic. Let me know.

Shoes I thought you were suppose to wear Flippers

i have some salomon XA pro 2s coming from backcountry :D

http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?productId=1987

Got these in december, still showing little/no wear. Most of the courses around here have "natural" tee-pads, so wear is not an issue but traction is. These are also waterproof all the way up......but they aren't that high, so dont go jump in a lake or anything.