JusticeOfToren Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I participate monthly indoor matches where the concrete floor, often covered with dusts (from gun powder etc.), is very slippery at various spots. After slipping and falling, injuring my ankle in the last match, by wearing my typical outdoor trail running shoes (speedcross type), I am looking for a better option. I did some online research, indicating shoes with rubber bottom and specific bottom pattern provide best traction on smooth concrete surface. The problem is, I am having trouble finding "running" shoes of that nature. Does anyone have recommendations? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Five Ten brand shoes with the stealth rubber soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 any tennis or basketball, indoor soccer shoes may help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Nike fs lite run work good for me. I think something with thicker tread and soft rubber is the way to go. Basketball or other indoor tread shoes with a tight tread pattern get real slippery on dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Also look at racquetball shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Hello: I just use my Salomon Speedcross and they work very well indoors. I have also used a pair of Asics Gel Venture 5 as well. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I went the opposite direction. Sure, the tennis and basketball shoes provide marginally better grip, but loosing your footing while stepping on brass wasn't worth the trade off for me. I went with some reebok shoes that have large lugs for tread. Still get great footing (been using them over a year indoors and out) and I just dig out any brass that may get trapped between the lugs after the stage is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I cleaned the soles of my shoes with a paper towel before my turn... The lead dust stuff at indoor ranges is nasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 indoor soccer shoes. i like adidas sambas model for indoor soccer true shoes for tennis any court sport specific shoe, like racquet ball, badminton, volleyball i know some swear by basketball specific shoes. skate shoes didnt work for me. trainer or just generic athletic shoes didnt work for me. what did work for me, taking a can of hairspray to the match and hitting the bottom of my shoes before each run. i've shot in places that were such slick concrete you could slide like on ice. (they actually resurfaced the indoor range after seeing competitors slide around to a better surface) the sticky of the hairspray lasts just long enough for one run, so do it each time you're on deck. people may laugh, but not once they try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 indoor soccer shoes. i like adidas sambas model for indoor soccer true shoes for tennis any court sport specific shoe, like racquet ball, badminton, volleyball i know some swear by basketball specific shoes. skate shoes didnt work for me. trainer or just generic athletic shoes didnt work for me. what did work for me, taking a can of hairspray to the match and hitting the bottom of my shoes before each run. i've shot in places that were such slick concrete you could slide like on ice. (they actually resurfaced the indoor range after seeing competitors slide around to a better surface) the sticky of the hairspray lasts just long enough for one run, so do it each time you're on deck. people may laugh, but not once they try it. If it holds a BEEHIVE do....gotta be sticky..... the old hairsprays made great flame throwers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slostang Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm with rowdy, hairspray works great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortBus Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I wear vans and it seems to work ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech32 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Shoes for crews. Anti slip for greasy, wet tile or concrete floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 brass is never an issue at the indoor matches i've been to. it's always swept out of the way each run. for us to breathe in all the lead dust instead. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Rowdy, any certain brand of hairspray recommended? (Been a long time since I needed to buy hairspray.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 White Rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 White Rain Thank you. Added to my weekly shopping list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 yep, any cheap aerosol hairspray. i like aquanet. i also use it to glue on motorcycle grips and start fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The first answer is also the best answer - FiveTen (and every other climbing shoe manufacturer) uses a soft, high-friction rubber for their shoes. It has excellent "frictional" properties, much more so than really another outsole available. Definitely more "sticky" than any of Salomon's offerings. Just keep in mind that because the rubber is softer, it will also wear faster. Especially if you wear them daily walking around on concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The little bird feet on Salomon may work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwink Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 The first answer is also the best answer - FiveTen (and every other climbing shoe manufacturer) uses a soft, high-friction rubber for their shoes. It has excellent "frictional" properties, much more so than really another outsole available. Definitely more "sticky" than any of Salomon's offerings. Just keep in mind that because the rubber is softer, it will also wear faster. Especially if you wear them daily walking around on concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwink Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 The first answer is also the best answer - FiveTen (and every other climbing shoe manufacturer) uses a soft, high-friction rubber for their shoes. It has excellent "frictional" properties, much more so than really another outsole available. Definitely more "sticky" than any of Salomon's offerings. Just keep in mind that because the rubber is softer, it will also wear faster. Especially if you wear them daily walking around on concrete. +1 on this and first reply. 5.10 approach shoe (guide tennie) or their downhill Mtn bike shoes if you want ankle support. La sportiva, scarpa, and evolve also make similar shoes with the same rubber tech. I also wear these roofing on tin and they are the best I've found for that, but you'll go through a pair a year pretty easily if you wear them much. This plus wiping them down/hairspray would be like wearing Velcro shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I don't shoot indoors but if i did, I'd probably try a pair of fencing shoes although they tend to be expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClangClang Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Hey lwink I'm also in Boulder. Do you shoot the monthly matches at BRC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megamind Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 I use crossfit nano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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