sneakers?

Oct. 23rd, 2006 02:01 pm
[personal profile] rm
Talk to me about your favourite sneakers. Not from a fashion perspective; I've got that down (and I blame my time in Australia entirely). I need a new pair for this fencing business and I'm at a loss in terms of finding something that has some degree of flexibility but are sturdier than dance or yoga sneaks (and also aren't a hideous shade of green like these cute little Pumas I saw at DSW the other day).

Thnx.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] taarnagh.livejournal.com
I've only tried fencing once, so my understanding is limited, however my love affair with sneakers starts and ends with New Balance. I personally think they look hideous and would never wear them for anything other than need, but when I need a sneaker I love them. Support, flexibility, comes in different widths. Love them.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] airspaniel.livejournal.com
Thirding the New Balance love. Best running shoes I ever owned.

I also like Merrell a lot. They have really great arch support and are a little more stylish than my NB sneaks.

Date: 2006-10-23 07:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rackmount.livejournal.com
fourth. i use their running shoes, and they last and last, and have lots of nice support and are generally fantastic.

as far as fencing particularly... i'm trying to think of what sports require similar moves... tennis? wrestling? cross-trainers? aerobics shoes? i'd try one of those i guess. also, if you want to get a great deal, try sierra trading post. i always find my new balances there for half of what i can find elsewhere.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] strange-selkie.livejournal.com
I like New Balance. They won't break the bank, they're exceedingly durable and they do a good job of conforming to your footbed after a week.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fuyukodachi.livejournal.com
I wore skate shoes for an extremely long time in part because they weren't as bulky as sneakers and I could find a pair that weren't hideous easier.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tommx.livejournal.com
New Balance make excellent running shoes. I'm less familiar with other styles they make, and I suspect you'd want tennis shoes for fencing. I personally like Adida's tennis shoes, but that's mostly a personal preference. I'd say when you try on a pair, assume a fencing stance and see what it feels like. That's usually the best way to tell.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:34 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] drfardook.livejournal.com
I just stuck with vans. They're great for biking too. My pair have a skull with an andy warhol wig on them for extra-hideous fashion mocking points.

They're cheep and durable and work just fine as long as you don't need any real support.

Downside... since you wear them without socks you will need to scrub them out every other week or you will put the hurt on everyone's nose.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:39 pm (UTC)
dipping_sauce: (pretty and witty and wise)
From: [personal profile] dipping_sauce
(and also aren't a hideous shade of green like these cute little Pumas I saw at DSW the other day)

I... I have those shoes. Unfortunately, I walk through the park with them, so the toes are no longer green.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
The green and black ones or the pale green and white ones? (I would own like two dozen pairs of Pumas if I were a) more casual and b) more rich).

Date: 2006-10-23 06:49 pm (UTC)
dipping_sauce: (that leg'll have to come off)
From: [personal profile] dipping_sauce
Hmm. It's not on their website anymore.

This model in this colour.

Date: 2006-10-23 06:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xpioti.livejournal.com
I fenced while in college, so got a pair of actual fencing sneakers. (Zin-Kin; they're relatively inexpensive at Triplette Competition Arms, http://www.triplette.com/, and I highly commend TCA's customer service.) The big difference between them and normal sneakers is they have the thicker bottoms of athletic sneakers, but don't have ridges where the sole sticks out to the side of the upper; when you lunge, you roll your back foot (typically your left foot) up on the side, so wearing regular sneakers both hurts your ankle and destroys the sneaker. The more common athletic shoes that were recommended were wrestling shoes; they offer ankle support, traction, and allow you to roll your foot.

I'm assuming you mean "fencing with weapons", not "building white picket fences", of course. In which case, I have one big piece of advice: ALWAYS keep your front knee directly over your ankle; I fenced with my knee offset for about a year, and it took about 5 years for my knee to recover. Fortunately, I was flexible enough that when my front leg gave out while fencing, falling into a split didn't injure me. (The reaction of my male opponents, however, was absolutely priceless.)

Hm. Must dig out and de-rust my blades. I have a really sweet, yet inexpensive, sabre somewhere...

Date: 2006-10-23 07:40 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
This is awesome info, thanks. I am very careful about my knees as most of my friends from dance have had repeated knee surgery by now. I've been lucky and would like to keep it that way.

And weapons yes. Not sport fencing either. Because I am a BIG NERD and NYC has EVERYTHING, I'm doing classical fencing: http://www.martinez-destreza.com/

Date: 2006-10-24 02:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] xpioti.livejournal.com
OMGthat'ssocoolI'msojealousarghmaybe there's an academy like that around here but arrrrgh need time. That is Way Cool; I had no idea there were actual academies of that nature around, much less on the East Coast. Although, considering the insurance a place like that would be required to carry, I'm not really surprised that there aren't more. :)

Have a blast with it! I expect to see many fencing posts so I can vicariously enjoy your classical education. :D

Date: 2006-10-24 02:40 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] rm.livejournal.com
This is my latest "a book made me do it!" adventure. Luckily, these things tend to work out well for me. Crazy, right?

Date: 2006-10-23 07:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] earthgoat.livejournal.com
I fenced in New Balance running shoes for about a year. They are perfectly acceptable and if you buy last year's model, very affordable!

Date: 2006-10-23 07:21 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] feyandstrange.livejournal.com
For ankle support and flexibility, I stick extra athletic insoles and arch supports in my old-school hi-top canvas Converse. But I have weird feet. Still, a litle extra footbed padding can make 'fashion' sneakers into halfway decent athletic shoes in a pinch.

Date: 2006-10-23 08:02 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] tsarina.livejournal.com
OMG your icon! Bwhahahahah.

I bought some cheap Adidas sneakers at DSW that are probably the only pair I've really felt comfortable in. Sneaker brands are not all created equal and I think it depends a lot on your feet. I have high arches and bad ankles, so Adidas saves me.

Date: 2006-10-24 02:23 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lllvis.livejournal.com
I have not yet read the other comments here, but I am very much a fan of New Balance shoes...they hold up very well and I find them the most comfortable I have had on my feet.

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