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Looking for a good pair of shoes
Kenny Felt, Photographer, Assistant
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Uniontown | KS | USA | Posted: 10:43 PM on 12.06.06 |
| ->> Hey everyone, maybe this is a weird question....what type of shoes do you wear at events? I'm normally a sneaker guy but they don't really protect my feet from water or snow or cold, so I was curious if anyone wears a hiking style shoe or something similar. If so, what kind? This isn't life or death but I'd like to know where to start looking. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 10:44 PM on 12.06.06 |
| ->> shoe store? |
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Kenny Felt, Photographer, Assistant
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Uniontown | KS | USA | Posted: 10:52 PM on 12.06.06 |
| ->> Thanks Chuck. I'll try and track one of those down. |
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Bryan Littel, Photographer
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Oaklyn | NJ | USA | Posted: 10:58 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> Check out Merrell's line - http://www.merrellboot.com/
I have a pair of the Chameleon II Gore-Tex XCRs, which translates to Gore-Tex-lined sneakers. The only time my feet have gotten wet in them was when I shot a football game the night before Thanksgiving this year, and then only because there was 3-4 inches of standing water on the sidelines.
If you're going to be outdoors in crappy conditions (like that game) more often, they have a hiking shoe version of the shoe. They're on the expensive side ($100+ a pair), but well worth the cost. |
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Thomas Boyd, Photographer
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Eugene | OR | USA | Posted: 11:07 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> http://www.danner.com/product/outdoor/all+terrain/danner+light+ii+men%27s-w...
These work really well for me. They last a long time and you can resole them. I'm on my second sole. They are warm and dry and relatively comfortable. They're a litttle heavy, but not bad. Top quality, made in the USA and the price reflects it. Worth every penny. The street price is about $180. |
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Westminster | MD | USA | Posted: 11:07 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> For really excellent winter boots.
http://www.schnees.com/
Made in Montana.
They sell quality dress shoes, running shoes, casual shoes, etc., too.
Look no further than this FINE shoe store (Chuck).
I own their products. |
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Barry Markowitz, Photographer
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Hawaii Kai | Hi | USA | Posted: 11:20 PM on 12.06.06 |
| ->> New Balance makes a low key hiking boot with the benefit of being water resistant and having great widths...mine are size 14 EEEE. I made sure my daughter took a pair for her first year in college...and yup, guess it was a little cold and snowy last week in Utah. On potentially muddy grass football fields I wear these shoes as it has ocassionally rained in Hawaii...and without my expressed permission. |
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Mike Ullery, Photographer
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Troy | OH | USA | Posted: 11:22 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> I've worn LL Bean GoreTex hiking boots, the low cut ones not the calf high variety, for many years. Like Bryan mentioned with the Merrill boots, they are not cheap at just over $100/pr but well worth the money. They are relatively lightweight, durable, and they keep my feet dry...always.
I think that you've brought up a subject that many of us need to think more about. Our job dictates that we spend many hours every day on our feet in a variety of conditions. Add to that the stress on the body of carrying X number of pounds of gear and the abuse to one's back and legs, feet, etc. is considerable. Many people don't realize how much wearing a high quality pair of shoes, with good arch support can lessen the aches and pains that we are prone to in our job.
Sorry to sound like someone's mother or doctor but all of you younger men and women out there....wait until you get to be my age (close to 50) and you will wish that you had spent a few more dollars on good and practicle instead of cheap ("I'm just going to tear them up anyway") or fashionable. |
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Louis Brems, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Rock Island | IL | United States | Posted: 11:36 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> While i have heard of some of these brands i myself am a Merrell man.
I have three pairs one hiking boot, one sude comfort shoe, and one cross trainer so to speak. The boots and the sude shoe i have owned for 3 years and they are like new.
The Shoes, are new as of August and are perfect for kicking around in.
The boots, i water proofed before wearing them and they have yet to get wet. Very very warm for the winter.
Same goes for the sude shoes.
The cross trainers are mesh with a rubber like coating and are very well vented.
Highly recommend these guys.
http://www.merrellboot.com |
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Scott Morgan, Photographer
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Burlington | IA | United States | Posted: 11:46 PM on 12.06.06 |
->> Keen makes great, comfy shoes. They have rubber around the toe box which makes them great for kneeling. They are really light good all-around shoes, and they come in nice leather that look professional enough with slacks, yet comfortable enough to wear on long shoots.
http://www.keenfootwear.com/
sm |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 12:01 AM on 12.07.06 |
| ->> sorry kenny. I couldn't resist, as a friend who "got" me tonight said, "that was a slam dunk". but seriously I will go with the keen crowd here. never heard of them before until a friend "forced" me to buy two different kinds on sale (half price) best thing I've ever done. they are comfy and hold up in all kinds of weather. check 'em out. they have all kinds of styles...and we, as photographers know it's all about STYLING!!!! |
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Jeff Hinds, Photographer
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Portland | OR | USA | Posted: 12:18 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> Chuck said: "photographers know it's all about STYLING!!!!"
Yes folks, keep that in mind! We are seen by EVERYONE in the crowd...let's keep our image a good one!
I'll 2nd the Danner option.... |
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Evan Parker, Photographer
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Valparaiso | IN | USA | Posted: 12:39 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> "photographers know it's all about STYLING!!!"
How true. Every photojournalist needs a pair of chelsea boots
http://tinyurl.com/yz42cj
If you need a matching overcoat I'll put you intouch with my personal shopper. |
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Nick Wright, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Independence | KS | USA | Posted: 12:45 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> Kenny,
These are what I wear:
http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/product.php?current_product=8
GoreTex, the works. Feet stay dry and warm in the winter (including are 12+ inches of recent snow), and are also very comfortable in the summer.
Best, most comfortable boots I've ever worn. |
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Jason Palmer, Photographer
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Wichita Falls | TX | USA | Posted: 12:55 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> gore-tex is the way to go to stay dry....but, as you mentioned, if you step in more than 3-4 inches of water...you're sunk. (pun)
I'm getting two pairs of gore-tex socks for Christmas. A full 12-inches of keeping my feet dry.
Your shoes may get wet and muddy...but they can be dried on the back porch later. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:40 AM on 12.07.06 |
| ->> oh I forgot. I don't need goretex and stuff like that, when I'm not walking on water......I usually make the reporters throw themselves on the ground and provide a platform for me to stand on. Water, mud, sludge and such....I mean, isn't that what they're for? |
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Nic Hume, Photographer
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Victoria | BC | Canada | Posted: 3:27 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> Chuck,
You walk ON them?
Interesting... I've personally taken to making reporters give me piggy-back rides everywhere... once you get a bit, bridle, and reins for them, they're remarkably easy to train... Depending on how big your paper is, sometimes you can even get the city desk to provide one to carry YOU, and a second to use as a pack-animal.
;)
--N |
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Greg Foster, Photographer
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Atlanta | GA | | Posted: 8:59 AM on 12.07.06 |
->> Timberland, and Blundstone.
Comfortable, will last a long time, and your feet won't get wet.
Merrell and Keen aren't bad either, I just don't think quite as weatherproof.
Of course, there's always Justin and Tony Lama... |
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Kent Porter, Photographer
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Santa Rosa | CA | USA | Posted: 1:01 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> Red Wing shoes, Vasque hiking boots with the "Skywalk soles". Waterproof Gore Tex, warm and incredibly sturdy.
They can also sway the outcome of some professional golf tournaments. : )
KP |
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Kohl Threlkeld, Student/Intern
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Bowling Green | KY | USA | Posted: 1:07 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> I bought a pair of Asolo boots when i lived in south bend, indiana, and i could stand in 2 feet of snow for hours w/o getting my feet wet or cold. They are awesome. You can usually find them at your local outdoor store. They are a bit pricey, but as a wise man said " spend you money on your shoes and your matress becaue you are always in one or the other."
http://www.asolo.com/default.asp?l=3
Also, just as important as a great pair of shoes are the socks. I wear wool socks year round. They pull moisture away from your feet, so if they so get wet its not nearly as bad as cotton socks. They keep your feet warm in the winter and cool in the summer. I have many pairs from thin to heavy. I usually buy smartwool socks.
https://www.smartwool.com/default.cfm
no matter what boots you get, get a good pair of synthetic wool socks.
kohl |
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Kent Porter, Photographer
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Santa Rosa | CA | USA | Posted: 1:33 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> thanks Joe.
The ball hit my foot. I had the boots bronzed.
And no, he did not sign the ball. Anyway, they are good hiking boots to get!
KP |
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N. Scott Trimble, Photographer
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Tempe | AZ | USA | Posted: 1:44 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> I bought these when they made Outside magazine top shoe pick last year.
They are hands down the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn, and I have crossed a couple creeks with these and still haven't gotten a wet foot yet. The tongue even shapes to the top of your foot to eliminate pressure points, A big plus for me. And they are LIGHT!!!
http://www.us-parks.com/gear_details/Salomon_Mens_Fusion_Hiking_Shoe_22249.... |
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David Gordon, Photographer
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Somerville | MA | United States | Posted: 2:11 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> shoes?
who needs shoes?
a brief monk story...
after taking off my sandles before entering a Budist Temple, one monk, whos portrait i was supposed to be getting, said to me...
"those who always wear shoes are doomed to walk an earth paved with rubber"
how true.
to answer your question though, i am a fan of timberlands "outdoor performance" hiking sneaker.
light, comfy, and most importantly WATERPROOF. got my pair for 40 bucks.
however, when it gets real cold and snowy, i throw on my ll bean classic leather boots...my editor calls 'em the "glacier boots" because in the time it takes me to put them on a glacier has creeped by our office. |
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Jack Kurtz, Photographer
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Phoenix | AZ | United States | Posted: 2:31 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> A fourth vote for Blundstones. I have been wearing mine for three years, nearly every day, and they are amazing. Comfortable, durable and reasonably waterproof.
jack |
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Westminster | MD | USA | Posted: 10:59 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> But Jack, after wearing you Blundstones for three years, nearly every day, how do they smell?
Ha ha ha.
Give them a vacation from time to time, please! |
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Nic Summers, Photographer
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Mount Prospect | IL | USA | Posted: 11:04 PM on 12.07.06 |
| ->> ECCO |
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Jenna Isaacson Pfueller, Photographer
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Venice | FL | USA | Posted: 11:05 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> Another vote for Keen shoes-- very, very comfy shoes and well worth the money.
Special note for the ladies-- the Keen Seattle is perfect for work, though probably not for snow. They're stylish, semi-dressy looking AND you can run in them if you need to. What more can a girl ask for?
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7256563/c/53289.html
So perfect I have them in TWO colors. |
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Kristina Barker, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Youngstown | OH | USA | Posted: 11:33 PM on 12.07.06 |
->> i've got a a pair of merrells and a pair of north face.. both are waterproof and both are comfy as hell. north face are laceless slip ons that are awesome on cement, dirt, gravel.. pretty much anything and everything. merrells are zip up boots that i like for snow and rain. they have a neoprene back on them so they are really flexible which is great when you're moving around in them all day, and you know, climbing in trees and hanging off overpasses to get that sweet shot. i swear by them and never leave home without them!
zappos is my choice for ordering shoes online. super fast shipping, super cheap. |
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Nigel Kinrade, Photographer
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Alpharetta | GA | USA | Posted: 11:53 PM on 12.07.06 |
| ->> North Face GoreTex, work great. |
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Ronda Churchill, Photographer
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Las Vegas | NV | United States | Posted: 12:19 AM on 12.08.06 |
->> zappos.com
Has BEST prices once you find what you want to purchase. Good luck. |
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Aaron Vogel, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ventura | CA | USA | Posted: 12:20 AM on 12.08.06 |
| ->> I'll toss my hat in the Keen ring too.. great shoes, really comfy sandals too.. I did a 3-mile cross country run (don't ask) in a pair of their sandals and they were better than some running shoes I've had. Their urban shoes are super comfy too and fit in nicely with business casual dress. |
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Joe Gosen, Photographer
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Ventura | CA | USA | Posted: 5:11 AM on 12.08.06 |
->> KENNY,
If you want to compare the favorites of today with the favorites back in March 2003 - then follow this link:
http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=1495
You'll see a lot of familiar brand names in that thread, too. I'm still partial to anything ECCO. |
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Cameron Davidson, Photographer
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Arlington | VA | USA | Posted: 6:14 AM on 12.08.06 |
->> For dress shoes that are comfortable and look good - ECCO. Good support, current styles plus classic looks.
http://tinyurl.com/yew79p
Danish design - perfect for walking - fantastic shoes. |
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Max Gersh, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Louisville | KY | USA | Posted: 8:18 AM on 12.08.06 |
->> Another vote for Asolo. I bought a pair about 3 years ago. Not only are they super waterproof, they also seriously support your back and your ankles. That kinda thing matters when you are hiking with 50 lbs of cameras on your back. They are a bit pricy. If I recall, mine were a bit over $200. Well worth it IMO. I wear them all the time.
-Max- |
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Michael Pina, Photographer
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SF Bay Area | ca | usa | Posted: 1:02 PM on 12.08.06 |
->> Hey Guys I have using these ROCKY boots for the past year and a half. No complaints. Very comfortable, lightweight, waterproof and if look around you can find theme at a great price. It was a while back that I started to shop around and found that some shooters said that these were a good choice. Well so far so good. Rocky Boots must be doing something right to get the U.S. Postal service approval.
http://www.rockyboots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=...# |
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Ron Erdrich, Photographer
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Abilene | TX | USA | Posted: 5:33 PM on 12.08.06 |
->> I've got a pair of Timberland boots for nasty weather, but for the other 360 days here I swear by anything made by Born. Those shoes are the most comfortable I've ever owned and they're good-looking, too. I've seen them at Dillard's but you can also go to Whole Earth and find them there (if you're in Texas).
-Ron- |
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Hal Smith, Photographer
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Sedalia | MO | USA | Posted: 8:13 PM on 12.08.06 |
| ->> Try, Vasque Sundowner hiking boots, they're gore-tex lined, all leather, water resistant and very comfortable. The best thing about them is that they can easily be worn for any occasion where you might be outside. |
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Jack Megaw, Student/Intern, Photographer
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West Chester | PA | United States | Posted: 11:13 PM on 12.08.06 |
->> Wow- I'd never have thought there would be so many posts about shoes
I normally wear my pumas, perhaps not the best idea in this lovely snow that is coming up over the next couple of weeks in Philly, but anyway, they seem to fit my feet like a glove.
http://tinyurl.com/ydh6kv
-Jack |
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Jack Kurtz, Photographer
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Phoenix | AZ | United States | Posted: 11:51 PM on 12.08.06 |
->> Walter,
I bathe my feet in cologne. The local fesishist assures me that they are lovely.
jack |
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Primoz Jeroncic, Photographer
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Kranj | SI | Slovenia | Posted: 4:53 PM on 12.09.06 |
->> I had all sorts of hiking and mountaineering shoes, but on the end I ended with Adidas Korse GTX. They are not really hiking shoes, but they are nice and warm so standing in snow for few hours doesn't make problems. You can't put crampons on them, but for shooting skiing where I need crampons, I use skiing shoes anyway.
All those "real" mountaineering shoes are usually too heavy and too clumsy (normally I still need to walk quite a lot) for me, so I was pretty happy when I found those Adidas shoes on the end. |
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Ralph Francello, Photographer
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Westminster | MD | USA | Posted: 5:46 PM on 12.09.06 |
| ->> Jack, I feel better knowing that. Was afraid the EPA would get after you. Grin. |
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Andrew Sullivan, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Kissimmee | FL | USA | Posted: 8:13 PM on 12.09.06 |
->> http://tinyurl.com/ycdqfl
I like Columbia boots in a mid or lo, so I can get a little more flex in the ankle. I wear these all the time in all conditions and they just don't look any worse for wear.
Andrew Sullivan
http://www.picandrew.com |
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Aaron Rhoads, Photographer
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McComb | MS | USA | Posted: 8:17 PM on 12.09.06 |
->> What about crocs?
I have a pair of black deck style crocs. Very comfy. |
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Richard Uhlhorn, Photographer
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Chelan Falls | WA | USA | Posted: 5:10 AM on 12.10.06 |
| ->> Hi-Tecs... absolutely the bomb, and relatively inexpensive. |
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