I have been burning through shoes specifically on my plant foot...Can anyone recommend a durable, sturdy, light weight, shoe to compliment my game???

I like the Soloman Dakota's.

Light hiking shoe, heavy leather body.

The rubber on the bottom has held up fairly well for the past year I have had them. Although I rotate between two pairs of the same shoe on a daily basis.

On my plant foot I have worn most of the traction off. My drag foot has held up fairly well, I have also repaired my technique as to limit the drag of my following toe.

I need to buy new shoes, as mine will likely not last much longer then 2-3 more months. But at $40 a pop on clearance I am pretty happy.

Merrell sells a good shoe, a lot of top pro golfers wear them.

I personally like K-Swiss.

Did anybody read the latest email newsletter?? Terry Calhoun is aking if anyone knows an inside connection at Merrell so the PDGA's marketing guy can contact them for sponsorship opportunities. I wonder if the PDGA would offer a kickback or reward to the person/player who hooks up the PDGA's "marketing person" with the person at Merrell???? My disc golf intuition tells me the PDGA would stiff whoever helps them. Some people in the PDGA talk a big talk without a big walk :o

A good MARKETING person would know how to contact a potential sponsor anyway, that's all I'm saying.

Soloman, Columbia, Merrill, Timberland, New Balance are all good. I am currently wearing Timberland they are real light and very durable. I tore through my Merrills quicker than I thought I would. New Balance seems to have the lightest shoes. Barry Schultz is sponsored by Soloman he gets a new pair once a month. I never personally wore them but he seems to sure like them.

I wore through a pair of Salomons in about 4 months, it was a higher end version as well. I did really like them however :)

Currently I have Merrill chameleon II stretch and they are very comfortable. They do tear apart a little by the toe and such but if your familiar with the product shoe goo that takes care of it :)

Otherwise for cheap good shoes New Balance is great as well as the others sleepy mentioned

My merrills tore on inside part just inside the toe where the rubber meets the material. They were definetely comfortable I got them for $30 at Sherper's so I wasn't to dissappointed. They lasted for about 4 months. My Timberlands are on there 3rd month no wear and tear on them yet and I have been wearing them in snow and mud. Paid $40 for them, but I always buy off the clearance rack I'm cheap :D

Salomon light hikers are great for mountainous courses. New balance and Adidas trail runners are also great for any kind of course!

Salomon also have most of their light hikers available in GTX which is a must if you play in wet climates or morning rounds in high grass.

My Merrell Chameleon II's are the bomb! More waterproof then the previous version, lighter and more sturdy. These are like low-top hiking boots. I got pretty sore the first few times I wore them they are so stiff. Then I learnt to completely relax my feet when walking with these, they are stiff enough they do the walking for you. The Octo-grip soles are the best on the market in my opinion. They have no lugs sticking out on the sides so there's nothing to get hung up and trip with.

If you're getting excessive wear on your inside trailing foot, you're obviously dragging your foot. Not only is this not good for your shoes, you are also losing energy and decreasing your speed. Work on picking your feet up. (No-one said this is easy, I'm still working on it!)

Mizuno Turf Trainers are the best shoes that I have ever used for disc golf.

I wear Vans. They last forever. But, I don't have to worry about mud here in Vegas.

geez people how many times do i have to tell you

Chaco Sandals, Z2 model. Vibram soles with tread that works on dirt, conrete, grass, whatever. and its re-soleable! Incredible arch support. weighs the same wet or dry.

the best disc golf footwear on the planet and y'all still think its just a sandal.

Has anyone ever tried the salomon Tech Amphibians? I want to get them for a summer sneaker, but i'm not sure if it would be better to wear them with socks or sockless... I'm gonna buy them either way, but i'm not sure what size to get.

-Scott Lewis

I've got a pair of TEVA shoes that are outstanding. They have memory foam insoles, nice arch supports and great, long lasting soles. The most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. The price of them compares to solomon,merrill etc..I've tried those, but wore them out rather quickly. Teva's are made for wear and tear, outside, rugged use. They also are water-proof, they wick the sweat, and are very light with superb grip on ALL surfaces. Just my opinion though!!!

I go through a new pair of shoes approximately every six months. The last three I've owned are as follows:

Merrell Helium Ventilator: This shoe performed well on the DG course... The tread held up fairly well, but the mesh began to seperate on the plant foot were the mesh upper meets the rubber toe. I would give these a solid 6 month shelf life of steady abuse.

Teva X-1's: Most comfortable and lightweight shoe I've owned. However, before I could transition them to full time Disc Golf duty the aggressive tread that was originally on the bottom of the shoe had completely worn off. The tread wore off in approximately 4 months, and that was only casual wear with MAYBE 5 disc golf rounds thrown in (I was still wearing the merrells /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif)

North Face Resilience: This is my newest shoe and will get a true field test this weekend. It is definitely bulkier than the two shoes mentioned above. However, the tread seems to be a harder plastic material and will hopefully hold up to the wear and tear much better than the Teva's.

Keep this thread going though, because I'll check back (hopefully not sooner than 6 months) to see what my next pair of kick's are going to be.

Stay away from North Face. The insoles tore out on mine the very first round that I wore them. Very uncomfortable, don't know why I bought them. :(

I got a pair of Keen Taos (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/6169214/c/31472.html) at the end of last year and I really like them. They are a great cross between a shoe and a sandle. Light, breatheable, great traction and good support.

I believe Barry Schutlz is sponsored by them. I seen him wearing a pair of those salomon amphibians.

The North Face shoes do suck. My roommate went through a pair in a few months, while the Salomons I bought at the same time lasted a solid year as my only golf shoes, and I play a lot on some tough terrain. The best pair of shoes I ever bought.

Ive been wearing North Face Ultra XCR trail runners for over a year now... I love them but theyre getting a little worn out and the gore-tex doesnt work like it used to. I just bought these yesterday:

http://www.onlineshoes.com/largeimage.asp?id=36887&view=78652

I think they'll be even better.

No one else wearing Lowa's? Lightweight hiking boot construction. Never had a sole blowout or delamination of upper from sole. And if you avoid using DEET on anything below your socks you'll wear through into the mid-sole before the upper stitching starts to wear out. Luv 'em.

For those dewwy spring rounds, Timberland Delerion Pro GTX. Goretex (really good gore tex) and they got gaiters that you can put on when it gets wet. wear regular socks with em, no worries unless you are trudging through rivers.

They are great, and I have been wearing them now for 4-5 months. good traction, highly grippy sole. Not showing any signs of disc golfer wear (my last pair of NB trail runners were peeling, ripping, and sucked in the wet. The timberlands have held up. Get them while they are still around.

Check the Timberland online store for more cool styles, they carry a lot of Gore Tex, and a lot of cold weather sneaks.

Matt

Has anyone ever tried the salomon Tech Amphibians? I want to get them for a summer sneaker, but i'm not sure if it would be better to wear them with socks or sockless... I'm gonna buy them either way, but i'm not sure what size to get.

-Scott Lewis


I would suggest to wear them with socks, at least while they are really new. When they break in a little they can be worn more comfortably without socks, but I'd suggest wearing socks if you are going to be playing multiple rounds. They are VERY comfortable and last for a fairly long time for a "sandleish" shoe.

I just bought a pair of North Face GTX XCR's (http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=NA&model=AC62), which are almost identical to the Ultra XCRs. Can't comment on the durability yet - only time will tell- but they are very comfortable. Thick rubber on the toe to prevent wear when I drag and lightweight.

I've only played a handful of rounds with them, but my feet felt great after playing 5+ hours straight in them.

Karate shoes are the most durable. I kick #$*&$! in them all the time.

I bought the strechII camelions last month from Merrill, No complaints at all, the shoe fits very well, and it is plenty stiff in the sole, good arch support, and breathes incrediably well. I went for the non gore-tex for price, and breathability, and I am really happy with them, I have played probally 20 rounds in them now, no tread wear at all, and they still look brand new. highly impressed with Merrill, this was the most expensive non-dress shoe I ever bought and I will be a return customer when I finally wear these out. :D

I picked up a pair of Keen Targhee. Their waterproof technology seems to work well, and they are extremely comfortable. This is my first pair of Keen shoes, and definitely won't be the last.

http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-Keen_Targhee_Waterproof_Mid_Cross_Training_Shoes_M en_s

Solomon is pricey but worth it. I just got this pair about 6 months ago and they have been great for me. It's nice being able to play with the same shoes in ANY weather condition. I've used them in rain, mud, snow along with some gaitors and my feet have been dry the whole time.

http://www.salomonoutdoor.com/us/product.aspx?gen=1&seg=2&gam=0&act=21&pro=417999&currItem=3

Never can go wrong with Vasque. I have a pair that the soles finally wore almost off after 3 years of playing on concrete with them. The actuall shoe itsef still is completely waterproof and look like new. Not a stich has come undone.

http://www.vasque.com/products/m-velocitygtxxcr.cfm

I have seen these before, guy in kansas city swears by them, gtx good traction, anybody else?

ALL TERAIN CLEATS (http://www.pbreview.com/products/reviews/1467/)

geez people how many times do i have to tell you

Chaco Sandals, Z2 model. Vibram soles with tread that works on dirt, conrete, grass, whatever. and its re-soleable! Incredible arch support. weighs the same wet or dry.

the best disc golf footwear on the planet and y'all still think its just a sandal.



do you wear sandals during the winter too?

$90 for sandals???

man I thougth $3 for a gallon of milk was bad, these fine people have lost their **** minds, not to mention $50 for a pair of flip flops, man those things are like .50 at the dollar store. All the monthly check Moms have them. :confused:

$54, freee shipping.

This is a great deal on a great pair of shoes, if you can handle the styling. Check out the close up photo.

Timberland Delerion Pro (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7288647.html)

I'm getting a pair as my every day shoes so my Gore Tex ones will last.

These used to be over $100.

The Delerion Pro GTX, which I paid $104 for are now $87.


Matt Delerion Pro GTX Mens sizes 8.5-14 (http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7176528.html)

They also have the women's version for $81

These are about the lowest priced GoreTex shoes at Zappos. The only ones cheaper are the Lowa Dragonfly for $70

The soles of the Timbaland are great though, no complaints. Not a lot of nubs to rub off. Just a straightforward, grippy sole, with good rigidity.

Coming this fall, from Bite Footwear, the Vertigo and Distance for Disc Golf. If you're shoe dealer doesn't carry these, call or send them an email and have them contact Bite (http://www.biteshoes.com/contact.htm). Sorry, I don't have any price estimates yet, but I do know dealers can pre-order directly from Bite. Samples were shown at the recent Outdoor Retailer tradeshow.


http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG_preview.jpg

Bite already makes very innovative shoes for ball golf, running, flyfishing and more. I've been using Bite sandals for disc golf, running and casual wear for two years, and they are great.

I'd love to see tread pattern that was circular (bullseye style) around the balls of your feet like some tennis or basketball shoes, but with deeper ridges like hiking treads. You would get better traction for climbing on hilly or muddy courses, and have less resistance to pivoting on most tee pads to save the knees, especially cement or rubber. Looks like the scuff resistance is the primary "disc golf" feature in the examples shown.

This is awesome.

Even my wife supports my purchase of shoes like these.

One shoe for natural pads, one shoe for cement.

Feedback is greatly appreciated! Any suggestions will be taken into account as these shoes are still in a prototype phase. Color choices and any other design comments are also welcome. You can post your comments here (they know I have posted this information and photo) or you can email Bite ... info is on their website.

I think they look good. I'd probably go with the vertigo, size 13 please.

I just recently got a pair of ECCO receptor 3000 running shoes. THese are the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn. I've only played a single round with them so far because of lots of mud, but they are incredible, I just hope they last really well.

TIP: ECCOs are expensive (about $100+) for a pair of shoes, but they have receptor hiking, running, and sandals I believe also. But if you buy them after Christmas (Dec. 26 or later) they usually have their older/discontinued models about half off. I got mine for just over $50, but they are well worth the $100+ so far.

Dustin

mesh? is there going to be a good amount of lateral support? Also what are the prices going to be on these?

These shoes look awsome are they going to be only online or will they be some where off-line to but them. May B tournys that would be a awsome place to sell them.

I dont mean to be a debbie downer here, but it seems like these shoes are recycled; http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/4023a.htm look exactly like the vertigo, and http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/2023a.htm are the ones for tough terrain with different soles. I'm looking forward to new disc golf oriented shoes, but these seem like just an ad campaign.

I dont mean to be a debbie downer here


WHHAAAAAHHHH waaaaahhhhhhhhh.................

:D

You may be right, but the honest truth about new product development is that most new products are either complete reissues of old products or old products with minor changes.

It costs a lot of money to develop an new product from the ground up. And considering the demographic for disc golfers, I doubt most of us would pay a couple of hundred dollars for a pair of shoes. I know personally I would not pay $80 for a years worth of shoes. Whether that means two shoes for $40 a piece that last 6 months or 1 shoe at $80 that last 12 months.

I definatley like the rugged bottoms for natural pad courses, but I would have to see the others in person to determine how much traction you could actually get on grass or even wet grass.

In 12 years of playing, I have yet to find a good shoe for disc golf. Solomons always fall apart on me. The North Face shoes I have right now are doing well so far. I really liked the Montrail shoes that came in the Japan Open players pack last year. They were super light and really seemed to hold up pretty well. That was until the wet weather months came along.

Maybe it's just me, but I cant seem to get a pair of shoes to last more than 6 months.

I dont mean to be a debbie downer here, but it seems like these shoes are recycled; http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/4023a.htm look exactly like the vertigo, and http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/2023a.htm are the ones for tough terrain with different soles. I'm looking forward to new disc golf oriented shoes, but these seem like just an ad campaign.



I can see your point ... However, are you as critical of "new" discs? Wouldn't you have to say the same thing about "new" discs that are made from the same mold, but different plastic? Is an '06 SB Roc too much the same as an '05 Star Roc to make it recycled?
This is an opportunity to voice your opinion about what you want in a disc golf shoe. It's not a done deal until they are made and for sale. If you have some constructive ideas, this is a good place to start. The images are of prototype shoes and the final product may be different if there is enough feedback from the disc golf community (pros and ams).
Ideas like changing the tread pattern on the Vertigo are a great. If the tread on the Vertigo doesn't look good enough for getting better grip on grass, say so. Personally, I agree ... the Vertigo could use a little more tread relief, and maybe a pattern to help reduce wear rotating on concrete tee pads.
The basic "design" of the shoe is good (that is why you see a common design pattern in a lot of Bite shoes). It is in use for running, water sports, and for ball golf ... why change it if it works? Adding features to the design that make it special for disc golf (I stressed the importance of a better than normal toe guard to reduce wear on the inside big toe, which is where I need the shoe to hold up the most), will be well received by this manufacturer. Bite is known to be an INNOVATIVE shoe design company, they will not sit on this first design for years, and they will improve it with feedback and support by people who play the sport.

This is not simply an �ad campaign�. This is an attempt to make a great �disc golf� shoe.

All constructive and innovative ideas and feedback will be taken into consideration. Bite is also looking for feedback on the color to be used in the shoes, any comments? Personally, I think the colors of the Distance shown in the photo look a little too much like hiking shoes; I would like to see some cool color combinations.

I agree that something should be done on the distance to adapt for slick fairways and roughs. Quiet often fairways are muddy or during morning rounds full or wet dewy grass.

The vertigo seems great for natural pad courses.

I have had a pair of shoes that are ventilated like the distance, which during the summer was great. However during the rain, or once it got cold the shoes were basically terrible.

The thin leather of the Salomon Dakota is very versatile for all weather conditions. Granted, there is some breeze through during really cold windy days. It is fairly ventilated for hot summer days.

As far as colors are concerned, I prefer earth tones that don't show dirt.

Alright I dont want to sound like someone just giving negative comments so heres some changes I would make:
1) Too much mesh, it seems like they would be superbreathable but that I would only play in the rain in these and that they would not give me good support/not be durable.
2) I really like the elastic shoe laces because I hate my shoes getting untied so thats a plus there.
3) I think that a circular tread pattern on the ball of the foot would be great for the concrete pads, and that I know vibram soles are something I really look for in buying shoes with aggressive treads.
4) Color wise I go with neutral and earthtones; dark oranges, blues, browns anything that hides dirt reasonably well.
5) Looking on the bite website I couldnt find any goretex or other waterproofing addatives in the shoes to make the waterproof but that would be a plus too. TNF makes an attachable gaiter that is also waterproof and keeps mud/pepples out and I think thats a great addition to a shoe also.

To sum it up in a Disc Golf shoe I want grip, durablity, and low maintainence.

I've wondered whether having shoes with a built-in pump to increase the ridges or decrease the ridges depending on the terrain would be worthwhile.

The 4 judges say no to you Chuck. No. No. No. No.

This is, American Inventor.

That's pretty goofy, buddy.

What I could see for the pivot area is a succession of radial ridges, much like the original Nike running shoes of the 70s, kinda like shark teeth. The teeth \|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\ would be set to allow the ramp side to be the forward side during the pivot. This would allow the shoe to rotate with a minimal amount of contact area and the angle will allow bumps in the teepad to not hinder the rotation. But while walking, there is always a direction that is facing the angle of the hill. If you are walking uphill, there's teeth, there are teeth for lateral grip, as well as when descending.

Pumps wouldn't work on soles, the footbed would have to be too soft to allow air to distort your soles.

I think there is a solution for getting the ideal feel on teepads, slip on soles. You use them on the pad, then take them off for the rest of the round. Felt might work well. It has good grip, but being fibrous, would give when pivoting.

Just a thought.

I thought the first inventor with the suit bag #$*&$! might really be a winner for disc golfin' gals or on courses with no trees for the guys. No disc golfers among the judges I guess.

I had suggested the circular ridges like a bullseye in an earlier post. Is that what you mean by radial ridges?

radial, not cicular.

like the rays of the sun, not the rings of saturn.

Gotta side with Chuck on the "bullseye circular" sole pattern under the big toe/medial ball of the foot. Clay court shoes and various "universal" pattern court shoes use the notion to allow free pivoting over that portion of the foot and decreasing slide without imparting additional stress to the ankle and knee. Adidas once made a low shoe used for courts, turf and table tennis called the Universal, oddly enough, that used this pattern.

I thought the first inventor with the suit bag #$*&$! might really be a winner for disc golfin' gals or on courses with no trees for the guys. No disc golfers among the judges I guess.

I had suggested the circular ridges like a bullseye in an earlier post. Is that what you mean by radial ridges?



My favorite was the guy with the stick "wand". Or even the cockroach farm. It was hilarious when they ripped into that woman for the plastic child prison.

For me on my shoes on the pivot foot, the wear/spin spot is on the ball of my foot behind the little toe on the outside. That is where I would want the radial pattern.

I would hate having to change my shoes after teeing off. Too much of a waste, or even taking something off the soles. I just want a shoe that is designed to wear resistently on cement while giving ample traction on the natural fairways.

geez people how many times do i have to tell you

Chaco Sandals, Z2 model. Vibram soles with tread that works on dirt, conrete, grass, whatever. and its re-soleable! Incredible arch support. weighs the same wet or dry.

the best disc golf footwear on the planet and y'all still think its just a sandal.



I've said it before, I'll say it again...regardless of how badly I may need to stop dragging my toe, I'm not trying to play in sandals until I don't have to worry about ripping up my foot.

Regarding the Bite shoes...one thing I would really like to see: make sure that extra-durable toe shield wraps around far enough to the inside. It looks like it already wraps far enough over the top but I can't see the inside of the toe in the picture. I don't do it as badly anymore, but I used to drag what was essentially the side of my big toe so badly I almost considered playing in steel-toed work boots to see how long it would take me to wear down to bare metal.

amazingly cool responses....now I have to decide which direction to take and will do so in the next week. I won't be going with Sandals as it is months away from warm weather in Chicagoland. I will post my decision when it is made and THANK YOU ALL for some great input to fuel my decision making machine....

geez people how many times do i have to tell you

Chaco Sandals, Z2 model. Vibram soles with tread that works on dirt, conrete, grass, whatever. and its re-soleable! Incredible arch support. weighs the same wet or dry.

the best disc golf footwear on the planet and y'all still think its just a sandal.



I've said it before, I'll say it again...regardless of how badly I may need to stop dragging my toe, I'm not trying to play in sandals until I don't have to worry about ripping up my foot.

Regarding the Bite shoes...one thing I would really like to see: make sure that extra-durable toe shield wraps around far enough to the inside. It looks like it already wraps far enough over the top but I can't see the inside of the toe in the picture. I don't do it as badly anymore, but I used to drag what was essentially the side of my big toe so badly I almost considered playing in steel-toed work boots to see how long it would take me to wear down to bare metal.



Bob, I totally agree. I haven't seen the protos yet, but I'm hoping they take this advise seriously. Wear on the inside big toe is pretty common I think ... more so for some of us than others, depending on our form, lol.

This is why I don't like Seal Skins... link (http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/04/12/seal.hunt.ap/index.html)

Just think of that poor baby seal keeping your feet dry!!!

" SAVE THE SEALS! " :D

This is why I don't like Seal Skins... link (http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/americas/04/12/seal.hunt.ap/index.html)

Just think of that poor baby seal keeping your feet dry!!!


But if the seals run rampant and over-populate and eat all the fish, what will happen to the people who also eat fish???

Then all the bears will die and Stephen Colbert will have one less thing to be hilarious about fearing.

Has anyone ever tried the salomon Tech Amphibians? I want to get them for a summer sneaker, but i'm not sure if it would be better to wear them with socks or sockless... I'm gonna buy them either way, but i'm not sure what size to get.

-Scott Lewis



I had a pair and loved them. I preferred sock-less, that way I could go around in the water and not worry. Same size with socks or without, highly adjustable shoe. Great transition from wet to dry conditons. Only bad thing is that the mesh wore out way before anything else did. :(

Now I wear Montrail light hiker with Gore-Tex bootie!!

I'm looking into these shoes made for Disc Golf !!!!!

http://www.biteshoes.com/

http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/index.htm

Bart,

I jumped in late on this thread, but I've got requests as far as what I want in a shoe. Breathable is nice, but not that mesh fibre stuff...think about early morning rounds and tournament warm-ups. my feet are always soaked and once I lock my feet into my shoes, switching after an hour is bothersome.
Ankle support is my number 1 above all else and anyone that has bad to very bad ankles will agree with me. Nothing will get into your head like poor footing and nagging ankle injuries.
Another important aspect of my ultimate dg shoe is size availability. I don't care how many DG only advancments made on a shoe line, if they are not accessable to "larger" players, blah. I hate seeing all these shoes and the stores only having some $199 Jordans or some friggin 100 meter sprinter shoes in size 15 for me to POOP ON!!! :D

(sorry, this subject plucks my anger strings since I have not been able to find a size 15 in my first choice stye in...oh, 13 years :confused: :( :( :( :mad:)

Here are some new photos of the Bite Distance Low. These will give you a better look at the shoe/sole and toeguard than what you have seen. Looks pretty nice to me ... can't wait to try these.

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG1_72.jpg

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG2_72.jpg

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG3_72.jpg

I like skateshoes for cement in the summer, Salomon's for mixed conditions and LaCrosse for wet weather.

I've blown out all non-leather or rubber based shoes in 6 months. This is the norm though for me with sports. I just save the older salomon's for the tourneys were you need 4 changes of shoes!

Here are some new photos of the Bite Distance Low. These will give you a better look at the shoe/sole and toeguard than what you have seen. Looks pretty nice to me ... can't wait to try these.

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG1_72.jpg

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG2_72.jpg

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/DG3_72.jpg



I called BITE and enquired about larger sized shoes....NO!!!!!

Bite, right now, will not carry larger than a size 13?!?!?!?!
I tried to relay my feelings towards including large sizes, but they couldn't give me any indication if they would or would not produce them.

HELP SOME LARGE BROTHERS OUT!!!!!

Everytime you communicate with this company, ask for them to carry larger sizes (15+). Even if you are a size they carry, tell them that there are pleanty of people you know that want these shoes, but wear larger than size 13's. We are oustrosized so much as a sport, don't let the discrimination carry over to the manufacturer. Large people play disc golf. Large people shouldn't have to spend $179 for boots to play because the one company that makes "disc golf shoes" doesn't want to cater to larger players. That's like a shirt company not making 2XL shirts or anything XLT. It's just not right.

:confused: :confused: :mad::confused: :confused:

Could always check where Shaq gets his shoes made.

He wears a 22 I think.

Lord,

I know this isn't what you want to hear, but....

It's simply not economically feasable for people to make shoes that large, especially for small runs in general. I'm a 13, that has fluctuated between a 12.5 and 14, and I hear ya, but I am glad I
m on the borderline.

The thing about making big shoes is, there's a limited number of people to sell them to. Small shoes can simply be marketed to younger customers, but big ones sell to smaller groups.

You could always wrap your feet like a geisha, in a few years, you'll be a size 14... :)

Lord,

I know this isn't what you want to hear, but....

It's simply not economically feasable for people to make shoes that large, especially for small runs in general.

The thing about making big shoes is, there's a limited number of people to sell them to. Small shoes can simply be marketed to younger customers, but big ones sell to smaller groups.



I want to hear that large sizes are in the works. A company that manufactures size specific product should take that risk into consideration. Obviously, a teeshirt company gets off alittle easier than a shoe manufacturer as far as material cost, manufacturing cost, and number of sales. But that should exclude the extreme ends of the spectrum because they might, as you implied, make as much off the people that have larger or smaller sizes than the social norm.
I can say, as a big man, when I find a shoe that fits, feels good, and fits my purpose, I will buy several of that shoe, knowing that this may be the last time I get to purchase this model in limited runs. I've purchased as many as 4 pairs at one time of Columbias I liked. Wore the 4 pairs over two years...Larger and smaller than average people will buy into this, if the manufacturer provides. Why wouldn't I buy a disc golf shoe vs a hiker that costs up to $100 more and lasts half as long. I'm making room in my closet right now for several boxes, right next to my Pumps, Jordans, and Air Hurrache's.


You could always wrap your feet like a geisha, in a few years, you'll be a size 14... :)



I've tipped the scale and turned thirty this year, so I can only wish I started shrinking....Must be nice to go to a store and be able to point at a shoe AND try it on....priceless.

I haven't been to a shoe store in some time. Zappos.com and Timberland.com have pretty much filled the need.

I haven't been to a shoe store in some time. Zappos.com and Timberland.com have pretty much filled the need.



I've tried those, but have a hard time committing to a shoe that I can't try on first. I know most return policies are laxed, but that's a couple of weeks out of my life. I just ordered a pair of Puma Speed Cats from Nordstroms online. I put 6-10 man-hours researching those, styles, colors, true-to-fit size reviews, and availability of sizes. What a pain. We'll find out when they get here if it was all for naught!!!!!!

www.bigshoes.com (http://www.bigshoes.com)
www.nordstroms.com (http://www.nordstroms.com)

all good places...none carry disc golf shoes, though.

I haven't been to a shoe store in some time. Zappos.com and Timberland.com have pretty much filled the need.



Timberland has the BEST coolmax socks that come in black, something which seems to be quite rare these days.

Check out Salomon Sports (http://www.salomonoutdoor.com/us/product_line.aspx?gen=1&seg=2&currItem=3) They have some great lightweight shoes for disc golfing...check the Trail Running and Adventure Running sections.....This is the only shoe I wear when playing because they are so comfy and light and they have ZERO break in period..........Out of the box on the foot on the teepad and you dont have to worry about blisters or anything..........I wear the XA Comp 2s and the older XA Pros........Im going to get the XA Pro 3D in both Gortex and non Gortex...........By the way Soloman sponsors Dave Feldburg, Avery Jenkins, Barry Shultz and I beleive a few other disc golfers!!!

Check them out!!!

I believe my current Ecco's are the first pair of boots with "Gortex" I've ever owned...and they seem overly warm. Does anyone else share this perception?

I could see this as a good thing in the Winter...but not now through November. I've had over 15 pairs of water resistant HiTec Altitudes over the last 5 years - and they don't have Goretex - and they are not uncomfortably warm...

I wore a pair of Ecco's for about two years. They were a little warm on me also. The sole held up great and gave good traction. The Gore-Tex waterproofing wore out after about a year, but I would suspect that would happen with them all after a long time of flexing.

Have these come out yet ?

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)

http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/styles/4555a.htm

says "Shipping Fall 2006, preorder now!"

No, I think fall 06

So I went with the Keen Targhee. The look and seem similar and the Keens are waterproof.

They feel great. I am still waiting to see if I drop any strokes because of them.

That Bite Footwear looks pretty cool.

I tried Keen Targhee. They held up for awhile, then, under the left toe the laminated sole, midsole started to seperate (between the gray and black material). It was not long before this piece started wearing, tearing appart. I had to glue them back together before it ripped the sole off. I'm still getting some use out of them, they are very comfortable, med-light weight, have a nice simple lace system, water restistant (NOT waterproof), the sole isn't too complex so they work well in mud because it doesn't stick to the sole like other patterns. I would not recommend them for heavy snow/ice play. B Spring-Fall Boot, C Winter Boot.

For snowy conditions this winter, I used the Lowe GTX mid (waterproof, GoreTex liner). This shoe is just a bit heavier than the Keen Targhee, but it's well constructed, and has held up throught two winters with little to no wear on the upper. The sole, especially on and under my big toe on the left foot is almost as good as it was the day I bought them (but then, I'm playing on snow). The tread on the soles of these boots is mega cool for snow. Great grip, no slip. My only complaint is the lace system, the upper lace hooks rotate, and can be a pain to deal with when it's cold and wet. A- Winter Boot.

Right now (until I get my Bite Shoes), I'm trying a pair of Nike ACG low tops. I like the tread and plastic use on the soles of these shoes � grippy, no tread along the inside edge of the toe to rip/tear (they would actually be pretty good for light climbing/bouldering because of the tread design, and grippy rubber). They are holding up really well under brutal Colorado course use. They are not the most comfortable/supportive shoes I have worn, and have no ventalation, but they aren't too bad. My feet will be hurting if I play more than 2 rounds in a day. I don't get blisters, but throbbing feet are no fun. Good lace system, snug fit. They have some kind of stiffer plastic material between the sole and midsole, so they aren't too soft on the bottom like most running shoes. Materials and construction are first rate, and are good as new after several months of playing in them. I think I might see if a Gel insert will fit in them, might keep my feet from throbbing after a few rounds. A- Summer Shoe.

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/acg.jpg

http://sopris.net/~jjmcmullen/images/acgtoe.jpg

I always had a problem with my soles falling apart... then I switched to a Vibram sole... I think i'm going to pick up a pair of the Merrell Chameleon Strech Gore Tex... I have two pairs of the original model Chameleon's... One pair is two years old, the other is one year old... both completely are holding up and both are extremely comfortable. They are a little on the heavy side, but I think they're worth it.

Has anyone used the Chameleon Stretches?

I'm currently wearing the Timberland Delerion Pro (non Gore-tex) for dry golf. They have mesh sides that seriously breathe. Any gust of wind and my feet are cool. They did pinch at the front of the lace "base" where it hits the tendon on your big toe. This hurt for a while whie breaking them in, but it's since gotten better now that I've broken them in. This was only a problem the first week. They are almost gone, $44 bucks (with gaiters) but only in sizes 8 and 11 at Zappos.

http://www.zappos.com/images/948/7175948/985-160866-p.jpg

For wet weather, I use My Delerion Pro GTX shoes. With gaiters. They are amazing in te wet. I paid over $100, but they are down to $84 at Zappos. 10, 10.5, 12, or 14.

http://www.zappos.com/images/717/7176528/1733-162283-p.jpg

Both are great, just depends on your needs.

$43.95 + free shipping and the fact that I'm size 11 was too good to pass up. I just placed my order for a pair of Timberland Delerion Pro shoes. If they are garbage, I'm coming after you, Peckham! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif :D:cool:

Has anyone used the Chameleon Stretches?



I have, though I'm currently wearing the Chameleon Ventilators. The Stretches are very comfortable and the lacing system is a bonus. One problem I had after a year of hard wear was where the sole attaches at the front. It started to separate about 6-7 months in and then finally became completely loose a year in. Merrell's other Chameleons (like the Vents), are made differently at the front so this problem doesn't seem to be an issue (18 months of wear so far). If the Stretches were altered, I would have bought two more pair, one for playing, one for daily wear.

I know some other folks who also play in Stretches and they have not had this problem, so YMMV. Overall, I think the Stretches are the better shoe because of the lacing.

I'm currently wearing the Timberland Delerion Pro (non Gore-tex) for dry golf. They have mesh sides that seriously breathe. Any gust of wind and my feet are cool. They did pinch at the front of the lace "base" where it hits the tendon on your big toe. This hurt for a while whie breaking them in, but it's since gotten better now that I've broken them in. This was only a problem the first week. They are almost gone, $44 bucks (with gaiters) but only in sizes 8 and 11 at Zappos.

http://www.zappos.com/images/948/7175948/985-160866-p.jpg

For wet weather, I use My Delerion Pro GTX shoes. With gaiters. They are amazing in te wet. I paid over $100, but they are down to $84 at Zappos. 10, 10.5, 12, or 14.

http://www.zappos.com/images/717/7176528/1733-162283-p.jpg

Both are great, just depends on your needs.



Dohhhhh...........I wear 12's.....

The Gore Tex ones kick butt. They are more comfortable in fall, winter, and spring than the Pro.

Just picked up a pair of midtop Merrell Continuums for $100...like a rugged moccasin in that there's less heel-height, and more of a flatter sole from heel to toe. Very comfortable and has an aggressive Vibram tread for sure-footing...and they're waterproof, too.

Just picked up a pair of midtop Merrell Continuums for $100...like a rugged moccasin in that there's less heel-height, and more of a flatter sole from heel to toe. Very comfortable and has an aggressive Vibram tread for sure-footing...and they're waterproof, too.



I just picked up a pair of the Continuums as well and am really liking them. They are really comfortable and grippy but much lighter than my old light hikers.

They are not by any stretch of the imagination "waterproof" :eek:

They are not by any stretch of the imagination "waterproof" :eek:


Please tell me they will at least repel morning dew?!!?
Strangely enough we've been having pretty low dew points (in the upper 40s) for around here - so I've been unable to test'em... :confused:

Dude, those Timberlands rock!!! I have the gore-tex ones. I usually pay around $25 for my shoes. There is a Timberland outlet about 25 miles away. I call them ask if they have my size and what models. Then I look online and decide if I like the shoe before driving to the store. Saving $75 on average is well worth the call and 3 minutes online. Right now, I am wearing the Expedite and they are the best yet, grippy.
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I am all about the new balance 974 https://www.nbwebexpress.com/detail.asp?style=MW974BR

waterproof and good for my fellow flat foots and wide feet

These are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned and they've held up very well... Except for the fact that the tread wore down with very light use. I would recommend these for jogging or casual use but not for DG. The price tag is set at $90.

http://www.teva.com/images/products/multiview/6745N-5.jpg

Dude, those Timberlands rock!!! I have the gore-tex ones. I usually pay around $25 for my shoes. There is a Timberland outlet about 25 miles away. I call them ask if they have my size and what models. Then I look online and decide if I like the shoe before driving to the store. Saving $75 on average is well worth the call and 3 minutes online. Right now, I am wearing the Expedite and they are the best yet, grippy.
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I wear these same shoes minus the gore tex and have enjoyed them..

has anyone tried the helly hansen shoes? I have only seen them online and am interested if they will hold up
?

TNF hedgehogs, goretex, vibram soles, cant go wrong.

The last 3 pair of DG shoes I've bought were Solomons. They are lightweight, durable, and waterproof. I found Merrel's to be a little heavy. I will be gettin a pair of Bite's from my sponsor, otherwise I'd stick with Solomon. The Timba's look tempting though!

All concrete tees in this area of the US. I go through shoes like no other. Took out a pair of New Balance in 4 months. Running through a pair of Tennessee Titans practice shoes I managed to snag for free right now. Uber grippy, stiffer, tougher plastic and rubber, but just had to reglue the shoe sole over the toes yesterday from dragging my feet on backhands and sidearm shots.
http://a712.g.akamai.net/7/712/225/1d/www.eastbay.com/images/products/zoom/04430181_z.jpg

I really cant wait for the Bite Shoes. Be nice to have something designed to last.

I had a pair of Merrill Gore-Tex something or others (not sure of the model), I had bought them a few years ago and this week I noticed a 3-4 inch rip on the right toe, where the mid-sole and the upper meet. I brought them to REI (where I bought them) and they gave me an $85 store credit for them, I used that to purchase a new pair of Gore-Tex shoes for $5.44. The shoes I traded in were beat-to-#$*&$!, the treads were almost completely worn off in most places.

I suggest that you become a member at REI and buy your shoes from them, they have a 100% money back guarantee and obviously they stand to it for at least a few years after the purchase - not only do they have a great guarantee, if you are a member you get like 10% of your purchases back at the end of the year.

i just scored some $100 Salomon shoes for $85 w/ free shipping and came w/ a free pair of Salomon socks ($12 value) from Backcountry.com

these ones: http://www.backcountry.com/store/SAL0542/c100000009/s21/Salomon-XA-Pro-3D-Trail-Running-Shoe-Mens.html#

Just picked up a pair of midtop Merrell Continuums for $100...like a rugged moccasin in that there's less heel-height, and more of a flatter sole from heel to toe. Very comfortable and has an aggressive Vibram tread for sure-footing...and they're waterproof, too.


Apparently there's an air bag in these (Chameleon II Mid top water proof) and I punctured it with a thorn. They are being sent to Merrell for a determination on whether I get another pair...sux.
In the mean time I purchased another pair...these things fit my feet like a glove! And yes, I would call them water proof as I've done some early morning dew treading with so seapage... :cool:

I sure hope Merrell hooks you up. on the silver lining side, think about what could have happened to your foot if you didnt have such firm soled shoes on at the time (think nike sole and foot impaled) :D:D:D

I recently had an issue with the Gore-tex leaking in my Montrail Comp GTX's. I called, got an RMA number, and sent my shoes in. 2 weeks later (they are on the left coast, I'm in KY) I receieved a BRAND SPANKING NEW pair.

Thumbs up for Montrails customer service in my book.

Is there any word on the availability of these shoes yet , besides, Shipping Fall 2006?
http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/index.htm

They should be available next month ... not sure exactly when though.

So, from what I gather, these shoes are in men's sizes. Even at that, the small men's sizes aren't small enough for a size 8 woman. One variety doesn't list sizes, so hopefully they will be small enough for women.

I think these might be very comfortable shoes, and hope that they can accomodate smaller sizes.

Any idea about smaller sizes, Boneman?

I'm just guessing ... Bite makes all there other shoes for women, so it's only a matter to time before they become available.
I highly recommend that anyone who is excited about the shoes send Bite an email. The more excited people are about getting them, women too, the more energy they will put into it. Making a "disc golf" shoe is a big leap for any company. Bite has always impressed me with the speed of developing shoes to improve them. They come out with new and improved models of other Bite shoes that I wear every year. I've been wearing their sandals, shoes and fly fishing boots for years. Good stuff.

Just picked up a pair of midtop Merrell Continuums for $100...like a rugged moccasin in that there's less heel-height, and more of a flatter sole from heel to toe. Very comfortable and has an aggressive Vibram tread for sure-footing...and they're waterproof, too.


Apparently there's an air bag in these (Chameleon II Mid top water proof) and I punctured it with a thorn. They are being sent to Merrell for a determination on whether I get another pair...sux.
In the mean time I purchased another pair...these things fit my feet like a glove!


Score one for Merrell as my new replacement boots just came in yesterday! :cool:

BITE Footwear (http://www.biteshoes.com)

says

Congrats to Kenny!

(and that's a *one* in the font that they used, not an *eye*.

Isn't that what chicks use to peck out of their shell? an I-2th? :)

I am wearing my high tops and they are comfortable. will thoroughly test them out at Warwick and Marshall Street next week.

Now if I can only find a dog to BITE my hand....

Now if I can only find a dog to BITE my hand....



Not a problem Matt. Just stop by Y'ville on the way north. I 've got a kennel full of 'em. You can even pick from various tooth sizes. :D

howd you get a pair, everywhere Ive looked is just doing pre-orders.

they were on sale at the worlds fly mart

I like the shoes, I got a pair of the Distance lows. Sizes run large. I usually wear size 10- 10 1/2, and wear size 9 with Bite. Thanks to Scott Papa for selling Bite shoes at the Worlds. Thanks to Bite for making DISC GOLF SHOES!

Yes, size runs large. I usually wear a 13, tried a 13 on, and felt like I was swimming, then tried the 12s, which fit, but a little too close for my toe. I ended up trying the 13s again and tightening the laces a bit more, and they are fine. If they had a 12.5, I would wear em. I suggest going at least a 1/2 size smaller than your normal shoe size. Been wearing them since Monday full time, and no comfort issues. They are comfortable.

I've been wearing Bite shoes for years (I am the guy who suggested they make disc golf shoes in the first place).
I've always worn Bite shoes that are 1-to-1/2 size smaller than my other shoes. So if you're ordering them online, you might want to get them 1-1/2 size smaller than what you are used to getting. Of course, I can't guarantee this formula ... but it's suggested.

I think the guys at Bite are very (busy) ... and excited about making disc golf shoes. The response has been overwhelming. Be sure you drop them a line and offer feedback if you are wearing their DG shoes. The design will only get better if they know what you need & want.

PS. The first 60 pairs of Bite DG shoes [to get into the country] went to Worlds. The second shipment has arrived, and should start shipping out to retailers soon! ;)

WooHoo!!! I've got 1st run shoes! :D:D:D
If only I had known, I wouldn't be wearing them- I could have them still in the box, only to sell on e-bay for twice the cost :D

Thanks Bite for DG shoes!

Most of our pre-orders have now shipped, with about 6 or 7 that will ship mid to late next week when our second shipment arrives. Until then I have a 9.5 and 11.5 left in the low top and and 11.5 left in the high top. First come, first served.

Distance Low Top (http://www.sunkingdiscs.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=7800-DSTLTP)
Distance High Top (http://www.sunkingdiscs.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=S&Product_Code=7800-DSTHTP)

The 9.5 low are gone leaving one low and one high at 11.5.

I wear a 12. Are those in medium width ?

Yes they are medium width.

Thaks,
Mike

Salomon shoes $33.

http://www.steepandcheap.com/

They only last as long as they last, could be 10 minutes, could be 3 hours. No dilly dallying or you'll miss the boat.

I have a pair of those & the bottom is coming apart from the sole due to the twisting or draging on my drives. Only 3 or 4 months old, other than that i love em.

My bro has Salomons...swears by them. So I bought two pair...hope they don't suck. :)

Is there a list somewhere of items that site is selling next? seems that they only sell one thing at a time

get their RSS feed. they offer sweet stuff. Today so far they had some Anon (Burton high end) Goggles and a nice Jansport daypack.

The other day I got a sweet Smartwool pullover zipper shirt for $30. And a pair of Oakley Monster Doggles for $45.

They have northface, oakley, and a lot of other great outdoor brands. Nothing cheap. Altimeters, climbing, hiking, paddling, snow sports, outerwear, shoes.

I always check them out.

I just played my first round in my official disc golf shoes endorsed by Ken Climo and others. I gotta say that I'm pretty impressed.

Good points:
1. They are wide across the foot and I have wide feet. In general my feet get all squished up in shoes and the foot pivot of a throw makes all my little piggies rub. This causes, among other things, blisters and evil calluses on my feet. So... if you have wide feet and squished toes, Bite Shoes may be for you.

2. Toe guard. The toe is very reinforced with a guard that protects agaist toe drag on both feet. I usually get holes on the right front of my left shoe and supposedly this toe guard will stop that. It seems pretty darn tough so we'll see how they hold up.

3. TecTuff patch on the outside front of the shoes for lateral support to stop blowing the shoes out from the side. My DG shoes also start breaking down right at the base of my little toe and this is supposed to prevent that. Sounds good anyway and is support where I think it's needed in a DG shoe.

4. Vibram shoes (like hiking boot soles). Very nice. Good grip but they still rotate well as you throw. Aggresive tread which will be nice for Colorado golf.

5. Pretty breathable shoe. Not the best I've had but it does have mesh along parts to cool ya off

6. I have been playing very poorly since August and I just shot a -8 in Montrose with everything long. Pretty decent score so I'm happy. "It's gotta be the shoes!"

Not sure about durability but they look to be built to last. Price is about $90 with shipping which I think is reasonable if you are willing to buy a high end shoe. I hope it lasts more than 6 months. They're a bit heavy but I've been playing in mountain running shoes. Comfort is pretty good. I wore them all day at school to see if they held up to lots of walking around and so far so good.

Overall, I'd highy recommend them to a friend after a day of use. I'll post later on durability and such. Link is below to the shoes I have. They also have a high top version and Ken Climo is on their home page. Click on him to see all DG shoes. The "SPORT" shoes do not come up. Dunno why.

Distance Low (http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/styles/4550a.htm )

Happy feet = Happy Max

Laters,

HAPPY :DMAX

i have a buddy who is about to launch a site like this,

although i believe his will be more so tech-ish like computer stuff. same deal though except he has two items at a time, so you have a choice, and at midnight after one item is sold out, a new one is up.

www.dealsquared.com (http://www.dealsquared.com)

I just played my first round in my official disc golf shoes endorsed by Ken Climo and others. I gotta say that I'm pretty impressed.

Good points:
1. They are wide across the foot and I have wide feet. In general my feet get all squished up in shoes and the foot pivot of a throw makes all my little piggies rub. This causes, among other things, blisters and evil calluses on my feet. So... if you have wide feet and squished toes, Bite Shoes may be for you.

2. Toe guard. The toe is very reinforced with a guard that protects agaist toe drag on both feet. I usually get holes on the right front of my left shoe and supposedly this toe guard will stop that. It seems pretty darn tough so we'll see how they hold up.

3. TecTuff patch on the outside front of the shoes for lateral support to stop blowing the shoes out from the side. My DG shoes also start breaking down right at the base of my little toe and this is supposed to prevent that. Sounds good anyway and is support where I think it's needed in a DG shoe.

4. Vibram shoes (like hiking boot soles). Very nice. Good grip but they still rotate well as you throw. Aggresive tread which will be nice for Colorado golf.

5. Pretty breathable shoe. Not the best I've had but it does have mesh along parts to cool ya off

6. I have been playing very poorly since August and I just shot a -8 in Montrose with everything long. Pretty decent score so I'm happy. "It's gotta be the shoes!"

Not sure about durability but they look to be built to last. Price is about $90 with shipping which I think is reasonable if you are willing to buy a high end shoe. I hope it lasts more than 6 months. They're a bit heavy but I've been playing in mountain running shoes. Comfort is pretty good. I wore them all day at school to see if they held up to lots of walking around and so far so good.

Overall, I'd highy recommend them to a friend after a day of use. I'll post later on durability and such. Link is below to the shoes I have. They also have a high top version and Ken Climo is on their home page. Click on him to see all DG shoes. The "SPORT" shoes do not come up. Dunno why.

Distance Low (http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/styles/4550a.htm )

Happy feet = Happy Max

Laters,

HAPPY :DMAX



I usually try shoes on before I buy them.

Any stores in San Diego ?

I normally wear size 11, I bought a pair size 10 and they are perfect.

I try shoes on before I buy them too. Tried them on at Worlds this year and knew I wanted a pair.

-Max

Just got my Bite's inda mail 2day. they feel preTTy good.

Sounds like I should try a pair on !!!!

I got my pair of Bite Distance Low's in the mail today, and they're HUGE. I wear 8.5's in my Asics and Adidas, and of course before I saw this thread I ordered 8.5's for the Bite shoes.

These things look like clown shoes on me, they'd fit someone who wore a 9.5 in a regular shoe.

Anyone around NC want a pair of Bite Distance Low's size 8.5 (really 9.5) I'll be at Sneaky Pete if someone wants to buy them from me.

I'm going to have to settle for a pair of Merrell's instead since Bite doesnt make anything smaller than an 8. :(

Has anybody else tried out the Bite shoes by now? Is it a good idea to order a size smaller than normal like I read somebody post awhile back? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a pair so, anybody that wants to chime in would be appreciated.

I posted earlier, yes buy one size smaller. I normally wear an 11, I bought a size 10 and I'm very happy.

I just ordered a pair of these. The sales rep said that she had been hearing people say they were running big. She also said that the sponsered players wear the same size as they do in all other shoes.

She said that you can return them in 45 days, so I went with the same size. Hopefully that was a good call, if not, then I guess I'll be exchanging them!

salomon pro amphib... no condition is unsuitable with the right pair of smartwool socks to go with... atleast with texas weather

Looking for a good Michigan winter boot....high cut, water proof, goretex and most importantly....size 15....

Any guesses?
:confused:

I've been wearing mine for about a month now (two tourneys)and they are the BEST disc golf shoes I have ever had. Like everyone else I had to order a size 8 where I where a 9 in new balance and nike. Other than the size issue Bite has been great I wxchanged my 9's for 8's with no problem and the 8 they sent me had a bad lace loop?? on the left shoe they got me a replacement pair in the mail the same day I had them before the nex tourney and they are great shoes. They haven't lowered my scores yet but at least my feet feel good while shooting my self in the FOOT. :D:D:cool:

Thanks for the quick replies. After I take these merrels back I'm gonna order me some bites.

I just ordered a pair of these. The sales rep said that she had been hearing people say they were running big. She also said that the sponsered players wear the same size as they do in all other shoes.

She said that you can return them in 45 days, so I went with the same size. Hopefully that was a good call, if not, then I guess I'll be exchanging them!



I normally wear a 12, so my wife ordered a pair of 11's for me. I tried them on and they were still al ittle too big, but if I got a 10.5, then they would have been too small.

For anyone who might be interested...I had the same sizing issue, so...here's the deal of the day

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&item=190039672967&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Anybody know if Bite will have a booth at the USDGC? I am interested in buying some shoes but would like to try them on first with the sizing issues. Thanks

Send an email to info@biteshoes.com and ask Todd if there will be a booth at USDGC. He'll know.

I've found many shoes now have the Euro sizes on them (next to the US size) and this seems to be a better, more accurate shoe size measurement from brand to brand, IMO. Does Bite have this? (Find your Euro size and match it up!)

I gotta say ALL the Bite shoe wearers that I've talked to have been happy with them! :cool:

Shoes are probably the last thing I'd order (online) w/o trying them on...they gotta feel good & right when I 'walk' in them!

Bite does label with US/UK/EURO sizes. Size 9 US = Size 42 Euro.
I've worn Bite shoes for years, so I knew what size to order. One good thing I can say about the size difference is that they are consistant. I've worn the same size shoe from Bite for years. :cool:

One very positive thing I've heard from people who are trying the Bite Distance is that they feel very comfortable (like they are broken in) right out of the box.

Exactly. The Vans have been put aside for my Bite shoes.

can anyone compare these to Salomon?

I just ordered a pair of these. The sales rep said that she had been hearing people say they were running big. She also said that the sponsered players wear the same size as they do in all other shoes.

She said that you can return them in 45 days, so I went with the same size. Hopefully that was a good call, if not, then I guess I'll be exchanging them!



Haven't worn mine playing yet, but I wore them to work the day after they arrived. They did not feel like new shoes. No problem.

I do have a hard time putting them on though. I got the Distance High and you really have to losten them up.

There is plenty of room for me to wear socks AND seal skin socks or i could be jelling.b

Merrell Waterpro Ultra Sport
http://www.villageshoes.com/memewaul.html

THESE are the bomb! They are not water proof but made for wearing in water. They are all quick drying material and mesh. It's like a sandal but more enclosed. They are LIGHT! Which is why I bought them, I hate bulky shoes. The sole and scuff pad up front handle all abuse of stone and concrete tees, and they are solid on natural and muddy tees.

Bites are the best disc golf shoe I have ever worn. Hands down.

I have been wearing the North Face Ultra 100 shoes (now called the ultra xcr I think) exclusively since 1998 and at this point I am hesitant to change. I am very intersted in trying the bite shoes mainly because I like to support those who cater to disc golfers.

Has anyone switched from a North Face shoe to the Bite shoe that could offer a comparision. The grip of the sole of my north face shoes is the #1 reason I continue to buy them even though they prematurely wear. The attachment for the gator is another feature I will definately miss when I try the Bites...

I may be getting those soon. :D

Just not that color. :D

HEY BITE:
You decide to make size 15 shoes yet???????????

Bite shoe's......BEST Golf Shoe I have EVER worn.....hands down.

Bites are the best disc golf shoe I have ever worn. Hands down.




Bite shoe's......BEST Golf Shoe I have EVER worn.....hands down.



Is that your way of seconding me?

Bites are the best disc golf shoe I have ever worn. Hands down.




Bite shoe's......BEST Golf Shoe I have EVER worn.....hands down.



Is that your way of seconding me?



This is! /msgboard/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

The reviews keep getting better and better as people
obtain their bite footwear.
I have never not been satisfied with a high quality hiker but
then again there was nobody making disc golf footwear.

How is the waterproofing on a scale of 1-10

It's about a 5 I'd say. This past weekend the course I played was soaked and even with seal skins on, my feet got a little wet.

A little off topic. If your feet can still get wet with Sealskins, why do people still recommend them over Gortex socks?

When I wear my Rocky Gortex socks my feet NEVER get wet. I don't have to buy waterproof shoes.

It's about a 5 I'd say. This past weekend the course I played was soaked and even with seal skins on, my feet got a little wet.



I played in my North Face shoes w/o seal skins or gore-tex socks and my feet were dry all weekend (I played the same course/tourney as MTL).

My Sealskins had a plastic lining that was perforated over time. I will buy Goretex next time.

My Sealskins had a plastic lining that was perforated over time. I will buy Goretex next time.



just buy gore-tex shoes and you can eliminate that problem all together. gore-tex socks are pretty uncomfortable and not breathable at all, I hate mine.

my feet stayed dry last weekend, and I was at the same Tourney as MtL, but maybe my discs landed in dryer spots, MORE OFTEN.

I love my Gortex North Face shoes. Does Bite offer Gore Tex?

preTTy sure they do

I bought some shoes at Wall Mart and I still use them even after a year. They are some what water proof, nice tread, and look like those other brands but they cost $15.

my feet stayed dry last weekend, and I was at the same Tourney as MtL, but maybe my discs landed in dryer spots, MORE OFTEN.



yeah, I did see MTL in the creek on 9 (him and his disc)

I took the shoes and socks off though :D

Ive had Cabelas and Rockys Gore Tex socks. The Rockys were better, but I really didnt like either.
The Merrells I have now are Gore Tex and rule. My feet havent been wet playing in months.

I have on today a pair of high top Bite shoes.
http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/styles/4555a.htm

I normally wear a size 12 medium in Nike running shoe if this helps any. I tried on a pair of 11.5 Bite shoes and they were a bit big for me.

Now I have a size 11 and they fit Perfectly !!!!!!!! The 12's were like putting my foot into a Bus !!!! They run larger than your normal foot size !!!!!! Just a heads up !!!!!

I now have both Low top and High Top versions and I like them both. Awesome Disc Golf Shoe !!!!!!

They come with a 45 day Fit Guarantee , a 2 year water -proof Guarantee and are Sweet !!!!!

I just played a full 18 holes , up and down hills , wet grass and mud and they grip like no ones Business !!!!!!

My feet don't hurt either !!!!! A big plus when playing.

The triple Stitching at the blow out points is a major factor and the shoes adjust/conform to your foot after 40 minutes or so and feel great on both grass and concrete !!!!!!

Trust me , they are worth the price !!!!!!!

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)

Other places sell them too !!!!!

Thanks ,

Donny Olow
5589 Brunswick ave.
San Diego , CA. 92120-1830

DonnyOtime@yahoo.com

I have on today a pair of high top Bite shoes.
http://www.biteshoes.com/dg/styles/4555a.htm

I normally wear a size 12 medium in Nike running shoe if this helps any. I tried on a pair of 11.5 Bite shoes and they were a bit big for me.

Now I have a size 11 and they fit Perfectly !!!!!!!! The 12's were like putting my foot into a Bus !!!! They run larger than your normal foot size !!!!!! Just a heads up !!!!!

I now have both Low top and High Top versions and I like them both. Awesome Disc Golf Shoe !!!!!!

They come with a 45 day Fit Guarantee , a 2 year water -proof Guarantee and are Sweet !!!!!

I just played a full 18 holes , up and down hills , wet grass and mud and they grip like no ones Business !!!!!!

My feet don't hurt either !!!!! A big plus when playing.

The triple Stitching at the blow out points is a major factor and the shoes adjust/conform to your foot after 40 minutes or so and feel great on both grass and concrete !!!!!!

Trust me , they are worth the price !!!!!!!

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)

Other places sell them too !!!!! Like www.sunkingdiscs.com (http://www.sunkingdiscs.com)

Thanks ,

Donny Olow
5589 Brunswick ave.
San Diego , CA. 92120-1830

DonnyOtime@yahoo.com

:D

well they wont ship to Canada (or at least on their website)

So they've lost one customer... Ohh well...

Dohhhhhhhh...............

Try maybe here ...........www.biteshoes.com/customerservice/index.htm

Just because I am lazy and don't feel like going through all the pages in this thread to find a possible answer...

Anybody given these a try? And if so...pro's and con's?!
Merrell Chameleon Wrap Stretch GTX XCR (http://www.sonomaoutfitters.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=CHAWRASTRXCR!103&csurl=%2Fistar%2 Easp%3Fa%3D3%26dept%3D46%26class%3D05%26manufactur er%3D103%26)

I tried on a pair the other day and these felt sweet. I may buy a pair of the non-goretex one's just to wear around.

Those Merrell Chameleons are wicked cool looking and I see a lot of pairs at tourneys.

I had to return the 2 pairs I had (& posted/raved about up-thread) as my right foot started hurting pretty bad. I switched shoe brands (to the ones below) and my discomfort abated...& I got a full 100% refund from Merrell (as instore credit at the place of purchase), so HUGE KUDOS to Merrell.

I'm now extremely happy with the Ecco Virpir's that I have now...Goretex, and just the right amount of tread/traction for sure footing on and off concrete. They are less stiff than the Chameleons and give a better sense of feel as to the terrain under foot.
.02 // YMMV

To Bite: It seems obvious that having a more correct sized shoe would lead to less returns...than relying on the 'over-sized/buy-a-smaller-sized-pair info' to disseminate through the masses. :confused:

Just because I am lazy and don't feel like going through all the pages in this thread to find a possible answer...

Anybody given these a try? And if so...pro's and con's?!
Merrell Chameleon Wrap Stretch GTX XCR (http://www.sonomaoutfitters.com/istar.asp?a=6&id=CHAWRASTRXCR!103&csurl=%2Fistar%2Easp%3Fa%3D3%26dept%3D46%26class%3 D05%26manufacturer%3D103%26)

I tried on a pair the other day and these felt sweet. I may buy a pair of the non-goretex one's just to wear around.



I have them... They are super comfy and have held up really well, the only issue I had was I left the speed laces in them and was to lazy to open the inner boot enough when taking them off...

Now the inside back of the shoes has split apart and it will rub the back of my heel. My fault for kicking them off when they were to tight.

They are still super comfortable though the way they mold to your foot is almost like not wearing shoes at all.

Just wanted to add a comment in about the sizing of Bite shoes. I won a pair of shoes in a tourney (kudos to sponsoring) and researched the sizing that everyone is talking about, I wear a 12 in running shoes (to allow extra room for foot swelling during a long run) an 11 in dress shoes and boots and an 11 1/2 in hiking boots/disc golf shoes. Everyone said get a size smaller than you would normally get. I also talked to Bite as well and they said that they have heard from a few people that the shoes are larger, but the people that wear them the most, their touring pros said that they wear the same size they would in their Solomons or North Face or Merrell. Well deciding this was propaganda from them I took the advice of the internet and went a size smaller than my normal disc golf shoes. So I ordered a 10 1/2. Got the shoes in the mail and they are so small I can't get my feet in. I need an 11 1/2. I just wanted to get something out there that says buy them in the size you would buy hiking shoes.

Peace
Scott

Just wanted to add a comment in about the sizing of Bite shoes. I won a pair of shoes in a tourney (kudos to sponsoring) and researched the sizing that everyone is talking about, I wear a 12 in running shoes (to allow extra room for foot swelling during a long run) an 11 in dress shoes and boots and an 11 1/2 in hiking boots/disc golf shoes. Everyone said get a size smaller than you would normally get. I also talked to Bite as well and they said that they have heard from a few people that the shoes are larger, but the people that wear them the most, their touring pros said that they wear the same size they would in their Solomons or North Face or Merrell. Well deciding this was propaganda from them I took the advice of the internet and went a size smaller than my normal disc golf shoes. So I ordered a 10 1/2. Got the shoes in the mail and they are so small I can't get my feet in. I need an 11 1/2. I just wanted to get something out there that says buy them in the size you would buy hiking shoes.

Peace
Scott

My local pro shop started carrying Bites, so I stopped in to try them on this past weekend. I wear New Balance almost exclusively since my feet are wide for their size. Usually I wear size 9-1/2, width 4E. After trying on several different sizes of the Bites, sure enough, the 9-1/2s were a great fit. My big toes were just about in the same spot length-wise as in my New Balance shoes. Could it be that the lasts Bite is using are wider than what the average person is used to? Of course, I'm not complaining; Now I know what to tell my Mom when she asks me what I want for Xmas!

nanook

My local pro shop started carrying Bites, so I stopped in to try them on this past weekend. I wear New Balance almost exclusively since my feet are wide for their size. Usually I wear size 9-1/2, width 4E. After trying on several different sizes of the Bites, sure enough, the 9-1/2s were a great fit. My big toes were just about in the same spot length-wise as in my New Balance shoes. Could it be that the lasts Bite is using are wider than what the average person is used to? Of course, I'm not complaining; Now I know what to tell my Mom when she asks me what I want for Xmas!

nanook



This is good news for me! I also usually wear New Balances - 10 4E, so if the Bite shoes run wide I will love 'em. Rizbee Jr. also has Fred Flintstone feet, so he'll be glad to hear this as well.

These rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-ACT&PID=11496)



I am getting these because they are really light and they rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-AQS&PID=9748)

BTW the 1st ones I like in the dark sand and I like the 2nd ones in the Grey/green

Thanks for the great links. My wife is ordering me both for X-mas. :D

These rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-ACT&PID=11496)



I am getting these because they are really light and they rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-AQS&PID=9748)

BTW the 1st ones I like in the dark sand and I like the 2nd ones in the Grey/green



How much ?

$100 and $80 but you can find them a little cheaper on some sites.

These rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-ACT&PID=11496)



I am getting these because they are really light and they rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-AQS&PID=9748)

BTW the 1st ones I like in the dark sand and I like the 2nd ones in the Grey/green



I have the gray/yellow waterpros and the black/gold landpros. Both ROCK!! The Landpros are the best all around tennis/sport shoe I've ever owned. The waterpro are much the same but super lightweight and cool in the summer with mesh instead of leather.

Does anybody know when Bite plans on releasing the red & black Vertigo style disc golf shoes? I'm not really a fan of the current styles...but like the look of the Vertigos. I also like how they look like they have some nice ankle support.

I love my Gortex North Face shoes. Does Bite offer Gore Tex?


No I talked to Shawn Sinclair and he said the creator of the disc golf line of Bite shoes previously worked for Nike and said that he wasn't impressed with Gore-Tex's durability after many rounds. So the Bite shoe's went with a non-waterproof but more breathible shoe, and they sale them (for the average foot) a size bigger by the number to accomadate wearing a waterproof sock. That was straight from Shawn. I still bought a pair for the extra rubber running over the toe, because I'll wear out three pairs of shoes on the RHBH dragging left toe per year. I haven't played in them yet (they're a Christmas present from my wife), but I will post the compared wear out rate in this area.

I just got an email from bite after I had inquired on the vertigo lows:

Dear Mark,

Thank you for your email. Unfortunately we are not going to be making the Vertigo Lows. Something similar is our Primal, you can see them by going to: http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/4023a.htm (http://www.biteshoes.com/orthosport/styles/4023a.htm.) And they are available now.
Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks again!


Looking at the difference between the primals and the vertigo low I dont see much of a difference at all. I did not inquire on the vertigo highs though so I am not sure if those are also not getting made.

I just ordered a pair of the primals to try them out, 74.95 with overnight shipping from zappos.com I will post my review on them. I already love my distance lows

Another Bite lover here...

I have the high tops in size 8, and they fit great. Normally I wear size 8 1/2.

By far the best shoe I've ever worn for disc golf. Extremely durable, lots of ankle support, and nice traction! I already ordered a spare second pair!!! :)

I love these. My Merrel's were wore smooth.

I might like these even better than the Merrels. they were certainly cheaper.

HI TECH SHOE (http://www.hi-tecstore.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=41)

http://www.hi-tecstore.com/ProductImages/large_product_image/49444.jpg

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)

The Primals are good, but light. To me they are too loose (wide), the elastic cords don't keep my feet snug in the shoe. The soles are light ... really light, and the toes will not hold up on concrete tees.
It was my suggestion, after trying the Primals that Bite get into the disc golf shoe market, but making a heavier version of the Primal, with beefy toe, heavy sole, and more support. The Distance High is just that, and IMO the Distance high is even better. For a hightop, it's light, offers great support, is comfortable out of the box, and the vibram sole is tough!
My suggestion to everyone who wears Bite shoes is to write to Bite when you have design suggestions. I have some good ideas to improve the lacing ... I think it needs some work. The way I lace my shoes, the Bite DH's are really snug on my feet and don't slip around at all. Great support. And the water resistance is good, but if the tonge folded into the shoe like other waterproof shoes, it would be better.
Send them feedback, and they will make it better or design other shoes from this model.
IMO the Vertigo idea was lacking in durability, and the soles would have never lasted. If you get a pair of Primals, you'll know what I'm talking about. Also the mesh in the Primals is bigger, which allows dirt and grass to get in the shoes. They are great for short course workouts, but not for full-on DG. Much better for hanging out and casual wear.
Honestly, I think you'll be glad they are not making the vertigos. The DL's and DH's are a great start to something big.

Honestly the treads on the Distance lows are just way too beefy for cement tees. They are Great for natural but I find they grip too much for me. I have never had issues with wearign the toe of a shoe in golf since I stopped dragging my foot. I will give the primals a try and see what happens. Cant be any worst than the 3 pairs of merrels I wore through this year.

Dirt and grass in the shoe isnt a big deal for me. I hope they make a shoe specifically for concrete pads with far less aggressive tread than the distance lows. I will be using the primals for cement only and not really casual wear. The price is about 30 below what I usually pay for my merrels so its not that big of a deal to me.

The worst shoe I have ever used was from Salomon... the tread just rips right off the bottom almost right away with the 2 pairs that I have used.

The Primals are good, but light. To me they are too loose (wide), the elastic cords don't keep my feet snug in the shoe. The soles are light ... really light, and the toes will not hold up on concrete tees.
It was my suggestion, after trying the Primals that Bite get into the disc golf shoe market, but making a heavier version of the Primal, with beefy toe, heavy sole, and more support. The Distance High is just that, and IMO the Distance high is even better. For a hightop, it's light, offers great support, is comfortable out of the box, and the vibram sole is tough!




Well I got the primals, very very comfortable shoe thats for sure. Definately a good everyday shoe. The toe box is big, my foot fits good though with goretex socks in them as I would probably be wearing them most of the time.

Since you have used the primals how long did the soles take to wear on the bottom? I am not concerned on the toe, just the middle section of the soles. I really want to give these a workout but I am not sure yet. :)

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)



I dig my Bite shoes. I have both the low top and high top versions. The high tops work excellent on courses with thick wet grass , rocks and long hikes. The low tops are great for normal rounds on concrete tees. The trick is getting the correct size and wear good socks. Both pairs took me about 40 minutes to get comfortable and broken in. Then they are golden. I'm really hard on shoes. the blowout points are a major plus. The soles grip like no ones business and they are not much heavier than my Nike running shoes.

They work great for hard Disc Golf play.

www.biteshoes.com (http://www.biteshoes.com)

I e-mailed Bite about when they were going to release their Vertigo Hi disc golf shoe. I had heard that they weren't going forward with the Vertigo Low from a previous post...so I inquired about the Hi's. I got an e-mail back from them today and it looks like they aren't going to producing the Vertigo Hi's either. I'm pretty bummed because I think they looked great. Not a fan of the Distance models...too clunky looking.

They may look "clunky" looking but they really arnt at all. My only issue is the tread is just too aggressive for me but I could see having two pairs with one just to use on concrete to wear it down.

They are definately a lot lighter than they looked like and definately not clunky like I had thought originally as well. Hope that helps a bit.

I was going to say that I did get another email about the highs and it was the same as yours.

So are these Bite shoes water-proof/resistant or not?

So are these Bite shoes water-proof/resistant or not?

The High tops are

Has anybody tried any of the Bite sandals? They've got some nice ones on their website...for running, golfing, etc??!

I've been wearing Bite sandals for years. Great shoes! That's why I suggested they make a disc golf shoe.

great suggestion.

woo hoo! got a pair of bite distance lows for xmas! wearing them around the house today to break them in; although they feel pretty darn good right out of the box. i can hardly wait to get them out on the courses! hope everyone else had a great holiday and got all the disc golf goodies they asked santa for!

nanook

These rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-ACT&PID=11496)


I am getting these because they are really light and they rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-AQS&PID=9748)

BTW the 1st ones I like in the dark sand and I like the 2nd ones in the Grey/green



I got the Grey/green yesterday and took them out on the course today. They are VERY light and keep your feet cool because they have a mesh upper. I highly recommend them.

nice self quote.

All I got from Santa was a damp Birdie Bag. :(

www.discgolfclub.org (http://www.discgolfclub.org)

let it dry then trade it with a friend....doh

nice self quote.



I try. :D

keep on tryin

These rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-ACT&PID=11496)



I am getting these because they are really light and they rock (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-O-AQS&PID=9748)

BTW the 1st ones I like in the dark sand and I like the 2nd ones in the Grey/green


They could not fit my size 6 (Little Feet) so, I got these instead in kid's sizes.
Merrell Footwear (http://www.merrellboot.com/Shop/Detail.aspx?NavID=FT-K-BOY&PID=12074) They also come in silver/twilight.
They are the most comfortable shoes I ever owned. I did install some gel insoles. Can't wait to get out to Twin Parks later today and give them a real road test. I would recommend these to anyone with small feet.
:D:D:D
There was no size difference between any other shoes that I wear.

I started this thread a while back and am pleased to report I bought 2 pairs of size 10 BITE low tops.....I appreciate the discussions that helped me make my choice and will post my long term shoe results.......

hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

So Far So Good....got the initial pair about a month ago in Florida just in time to play the Canyon (I loved that place) one last time (the big dogs were doing the players cup that week-end).....Several Florida rounds and several Chicago area rounds later convinced me I had a winner in the Bites. I anticipate longevity and now am looking for advice on where to purchase gortex socks.....anybody?

www.cabelas.com (http://www.cabelas.com) for you goretex sox

Thanks Brian, FYI, I videotaped the Hambrick and DGLO (06) and am almost ready to release the Hambrick DVD. Barry, Avery, Dave F and Steve B in the 3rd round of 27 holes and the final safari 9 includes Stevie Rico....Thanks for the gortex link.....

no prob

I anticipate longevity and now am looking for advice on where to purchase gortex socks.....



79.99 dollar shoes and no liner huh? Seems pretty lame. I'm still waiting for a PacWester to report on these in some serious wet season weather. I have a feeling they wouldn't last one winter out where I am.

BTW.....gotex socks....get the rockies....not the seal skins. I'm soooo much happier with my rockies!

Nice and comfy, these guys know golf shoes ......

Trying out my bites today :)

BTW.....gotex socks....get the rockies....not the seal skins. I'm soooo much happier with my rockies!


Do you need larger shoes to accommodate these (or any waterproof) socks? 1/2 size or whole size larger?

You will like your Bites.

I just went to CVS Pharmacy here and got those Dr. Scholls Gellen sole inserts. !!!!!! WOW !!!!!! They now feel all cushion like my Nike Running shoes !!!!!!

I got the Gellin Sport ones for my Low Tops !!!!!! My High Tops are Automatic fit and may be the next to get GELLIN !!!!!!

Donny O. :D

BTB. I usually buy my sports shoes 1/2 size too big to accomadate an extra pair of socks but stayed with the size 10 (instead of 101/2) due to the info received from this thread. That was the correct decision.

BTW.....gotex socks....get the rockies....not the seal skins. I'm soooo much happier with my rockies!


Do you need larger shoes to accommodate these (or any waterproof) socks? 1/2 size or whole size larger?



The rocky gortex socks are very thin...no bigger shoe size needed.

werd

I like!

On the first tee I ended up shanking my drive because I figured they would need to be broken in and over compensated.

I think I am going to get some gel inserts to increase the padding on the inside though.

I'm reviving this one from the depths. I was just talking to someone on the discgolfersrus chat and he said something about Timberlands having a trail shoe called the Inferno.. Gore Tex.:

http://www.timberland.com/product/showProductVideo.jsp?filepath=/graphics/product_images/pTBL-6392819_video_fls.flv&pid=3704390&filename=pTBL-6392819_video_fls.flv&height=400&width=600

Anybody give these a go? .. Not many reviews on them pertaining to disc golf. I've sent back my Keens Obsidian WP's due to the heel coming unglued. Looking into something new. I was told the smart move is to stick with a Vibram sole..but these look good! Maybe I'll learn my lesson after this... maybe not.

I just got a pair of these and they are awesome !!!

I have some of those and they are really comfy. They started leaking after about 4-5 months, but very comfy none the less

Has anyone tried the Vibram five finger shoes? My wife has a pair for running and she loves them. I have heard there are disc golfers out there wearing them....
How are they? How are the wearing? What do you think?

Just purchased these Keen Voyageurs (http://www.keenfootwear.com/product/ss10/shoes/men/trailhead/voyageur). They had the most toe protection for forehand drives I could find at the store. So far so good. Will keep updates as the rounds pile up.

I have owned several different brands of shoes, all touting Gore-Tex or similar product. Merrill, Vasque, Salomon, Hi-Tec, Columbia, Montrail, and a few more lower end brands.

All pairs failed in the first 6 months except for my Merrills. I still have the original pair some 16 months later, and the sole is just now almost completely smooth. Failures ranged from shoes ripping to the soles coming completely off the bottom of the shoe.

I have 2 new pairs of Merrills on order and will be receiving them soon. A pair of Moabs with Gore-Tex and a pair of Pantheons with Gore-Tex.

I am not sponsored by or work for Merrill. I do have however, 25 years as an avid backpacker, trail runner, and general outdoors man on top of being an Eagle Scout.

P.S. if you buy from Shoes.com, and your shoes become defective within the manufacturers warranty period, you can send them back to Shoes.com for a full refund or exchange. I had been getting shoes replaced for free for almost 3 years until i bought my new Merrills 16 months ago.