Disc Golf Shoes

[snap7times]

Originally Posted by Adam Schneider

I'd think the cleats on soccer shoes wouldn't work too well on concrete teepads.

hehehehe ohh Adam.... the Puma King is a famous indoor soccer shoe line, although they do make cleats in the King, its well known for being the top indoor soccer shoe... anyways, small humorous thing...

As for me, I like to switch around between my Nike cross country/running shoes, columbia hiking shoes, and Merrell shoes which is my current fave. I noticed that using "shoe goo" where the shoe could break off has extended the shoe life dramatically.
All 3 were bought at the outlet malls... Nike at some random shoe outlet store, columbia at columbia in woodburn, and merrell at the merrell outlet store near here in cali... Outlet stores are good!

[David Errington]

REI has a great return policy.

I bought a pair of Merrell Moab Gore-Tex XCR Cross-Training Shoes and they started leaking after 3 months. I figured they should have lasted longer.
Almost 6 months after I bought them, I went in and was looking for new shoes. I explained the situation to the shoe clerk, just asking how long the waterproofing should last. She said if I was still wearing them they should and told me to return them.
I went in the next day and returned them. They gave me almost full price credit (there is a dividend system they use, so since I already received my dividend for that shoe purchase, I had to subtract that from the original price).

[Uhlman]

What do people think of the Bite high top Disc golf shoe? Do they run big or small, narrow or wide. how well do tehy hold up?

[Burge]

Hands down, the top three brands to buy are Vasque, Merrell and La Sportiva. These days, I also try to look for Vibram soles, as they have superior traction and durability.

Probably the best shoes I've killed playing disc golf, were a pair of La Sportiva Cirque Pro approach shoes. Their Frixion rubber is the stickiest you can put on your feet and gives incredible grip on anything. Being an approach shoe, they also have a very firm, almost unbendable last running the full length of the sole. Climbing any trail was like having my own personal stairs. Still, they were really pricey and, although the soles were super sticky, they were also super soft and wore out quicker than I would have liked, so I'm sticking to Vasque and Merrell for now.

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by Uhlman

What do people think of the Bite high top Disc golf shoe? Do they run big or small, narrow or wide. how well do tehy hold up?

The Bite High tops are great but Bite is no longer a company. As far as size, they are fairly roomy. I bought an 11 and 10.5 (I usually wear an 11) when they were 2 for 1 and both worked very well. They hold up for a long time too. I played in my first pair for 1.5-2 years and I play a lot of golf. I wish they still made these.

[Uhlman]

Originally Posted by Nathan

The Bite High tops are great but Bite is no longer a company. As far as size, they are fairly roomy. I bought an 11 and 10.5 (I usually wear an 11) when they were 2 for 1 and both worked very well. They hold up for a long time too. I played in my first pair for 1.5-2 years and I play a lot of golf. I wish they still made these.

thanks for the input

[kyle95]

When it is dry out i prefer to use cheap adidas running shoes from Costco, but if it is wet out i use Keens.

[prospect]

I bought a new pair of Garmonts from REI about a month ago. They are very sturdy with Vibram soles, and a large toe-cap. I drag my right foot when I throw, and so far only a couple stitches in the leather have come un-done. I have gone through a pair of Salomons, and a pair of Merrells,
both returned to REI. All have been destroyed, and they still took them back on exchange. Of course i had to pay the difference, if the new shoes were more expensive, but totally worth it. I'm just gonna keep blowing shoes out until I find one that lasts, or REI goes broke.

[Tim]

I love REI's return policy, but I hate it when people abuse it like that.

[Bruce]

The Milo II's are a SICK shoe, and will be out towards the end of the month. I got to fondle some the other day and I personally can't wait. The heel cup is tighter compared to the last Milo, and all the fabric is built heavier, for the durability issues people didn't care for from the last shoe.

[LegoRules]

Originally Posted by Bruce

The Milo II's are a SICK shoe, and will be out towards the end of the month. I got to fondle some the other day and I personally can't wait. The heel cup is tighter compared to the last Milo, and all the fabric is built heavier, for the durability issues people didn't care for from the last shoe.

I have been saving a free shoe coupon from KEEN since BSF for the women's verison of the Milo. I hope they come out at the same time.

Cindy

[Scott]

I just read this in a blog post earlier today:

"And most important – they are also coming out in a women’s specific model – made on a women’s specific inner shoe last to provide better fit for women."

[emmarose]

Originally Posted by Scott

I just read this in a blog post earlier today:

"And most important – they are also coming out in a women’s specific model – made on a women’s specific inner shoe last to provide better fit for women."

finally! now i can stop boycotting them... oh, except the pair i got from the BSF are already coming apart both inside and out and never, ever kept my feet dry despite the "keen dry" system... gonna have to stick with salomons... i did think the keens were quite comfortable out of the box, but have not been impressed with their performance... also stepped on a sharp rock and it cut right thru the sole and into my little patootsie... ouch!

peace,
emmarose

[The Course Bro]

[quote=Burge;77655]Hands down, the top three brands to buy are Vasque, Merrell and La Sportiva. These days, I also try to look for Vibram soles, as they have superior traction and durability.

I'd throw in Montrail, North Face, Keen and Asolo for sheer toughness. North Face runs too wide for me but they are killer shoes. I've owned at least one pair of each brand (I have 4 pairs of Keens right now) and they all work for golfing. Try ebay for sweet deals. I paid 20 bucks for my last pair of Merrells!!! With shipping. Cheers, Bro

[TreeLove]

Just got my first pair of "good" shoes, Montrails, thank you Next Adventure, Stumptown, scrip winnings, et al. They sure fit my feet nicely, they are light and comfortable (and Gore-Tex, allegedly waterproof, we'll see about that, Team Golf is coming, I doubt ANY "waterproof" shoes will keep water out for more than one winter).

[Eric Olson]

Originally Posted by TreeLove

Just got my first pair of "good" shoes, Montrails, thank you Next Adventure, Stumptown, scrip winnings, et al. They sure fit my feet nicely, they are light and comfortable (and Gore-Tex, allegedly waterproof, we'll see about that, Team Golf is coming, I doubt ANY "waterproof" shoes will keep water out for more than one winter).

I've had a few pairs of Montrails I liked, and one I didn't so much. GoreTex will keep em dry, but like you said, only for about one season of wet weather golf. That's about the useful lifespan of any disc golf shoe for me anyway.

[GovSmasher]

I needed a quality hiking shoe for the wet NW weather for both DG and camping.

Picked these Merrell Chameleon 3 on ebay for a decent price.


So far so good.

[emmarose]

Originally Posted by TreeLove

Just got my first pair of "good" shoes, Montrails, thank you Next Adventure, Stumptown, scrip winnings, et al. They sure fit my feet nicely, they are light and comfortable (and Gore-Tex, allegedly waterproof, we'll see about that, Team Golf is coming, I doubt ANY "waterproof" shoes will keep water out for more than one winter).

gawain... i am rocking the montrails these days 'cause na was out of salomons when i was shoe shopping... they're super comfy and have great traction... B+ goretexy...

peace,
em

p.s. i hope you got the mountain masochist 'cause then we can be shoe twinsies...

[Eric Olson]

Originally Posted by Burge

Hands down, the top three brands to buy are Vasque, Merrell and La Sportiva. These days, I also try to look for Vibram soles, as they have superior traction and durability.

It's time for me to replace last year's winter shoe. I couldn't find the XT Wings I wanted with GoreTex without paying at least a bill. I've heard plenty of positive things about Vasque shoes so I'm trying out a pair of Vasque Breeze Low VST GoreTex that I found for about half of full retail. See how it goes...

[Jaemes]

Originally Posted by GovSmasher

I needed a quality hiking shoe for the wet NW weather for both DG and camping.

Picked these Merrell Chameleon 3 on ebay for a decent price.


So far so good.

I've got those and they have been absolutely great through our very wet spring and summer. They have excellent stability and are not too heavy.