Eric1231 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I have been thinking about getting shoe that has a little more traction than regular tennis shoes for shooting uspsa and 3 gun. What do you guys recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) Salomon Speedcross 3's seem to be the most predominant. I wear the Salomon Fellraiser's. Innov-8 and Adidas also make some aggressive trail running shoes. Edited June 13, 2016 by TennJeep1618 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler2you Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Innov-8 Mudclaws for me. They fit me much better than the Salomons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Used to use speedcross 3's, now UA baseball cleats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Speedcross 3. Awesome shoe. They seem to run a little narrow but that might not matter to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixsomd Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 La Sportiva Mutant for hot weather and their Crossover 2.0 GTX for cold/muddy conditions. I have a narrow heel and these are the best fit and all-day comfort shoe I've found. They run about 1 size small. I have Merrell's in 11.5 and buy those in 12 to 12.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino2212 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Salomon Speedcross 3 great shoe , butt for someone with wide feet maybe a little narrow . Try how they fit before you buy them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 To be cool you need salomons. But you need skinny narrow feet. To have traction any good quality trail running shoe will be more than adequate. I still think a cleat for one sport or another is the best traction out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzw26n Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Speedcross 3. Awesome shoe. They seem to run a little narrow but that might not matter to you. This is why I like them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonytheTiger Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I've never shot a shoe before. I can't think of a single reason to do so either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hello: Like any shoe try them on and see if they are comfortable right away. The Salomons are good for some and not so good for others. I use the Salomons and they work for me and do stretch a little bit over time. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 New Balance 910v2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Lane Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Merrell makes low cut hiking shoes that come in WIDE sizes. One of their latest is the Pulsate. It has a very aggressive sole and is built like a brick (mine needed some break-in time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeOfToren Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 In0v8 rocklite 2E Asics Sonoma 4E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45 Raven Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is this a real thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is this a real thread?Having the right gear is critical. Footwear is serious business when running on wet grass with a loaded gun. Ironically salomons are not good on wet grass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge40 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 To be cool you need salomons. But you need skinny narrow feet. To have traction any good quality trail running shoe will be more than adequate. I still think a cleat for one sport or another is the best traction out there. I disagree. At one time tho I agreed with that statement. I have wide feet and the salmons broke in and fit me very very well. When i started this I wore Merrell moabs which are trail shoes. When I finally succumb to the saloman bug and got a pair I couldn't believe the traction. That being said the salomans go on right before the match and come off right after. They are comfortable but I prefer my merrells for everyday wear. As far as cleats go I hope your range doesn't use pvc pipe for fault lines. Cleats and pvc are like ice skates. If thats not an issue for you great but if you are likely to encounter pvc I really recommend against using true cleats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) There are different kinds of cleats. At least with UA, baseball cleats are somewhat flexible. Football/soccer cleats are hard & stiff and are not forgiving. I have found that they last twice as long as sc3 and are a 1/3 of the price. Not knocking sc3 as I really liked them but they just don't last. Edited June 14, 2016 by echotango Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmac Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is this a real thread?Having the right gear is critical. Footwear is serious business when running on wet grass with a loaded gun. Ironically salomons are not good on wet grass. very true, discovered how slippery the Salomons were training in the back yard tonight, going from box to box. However, perhaps a non-issue, as I don't recall the last bay I shot in that was not gravel at a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is this a real thread? Terrain is what you shoot on. I go to matches with 100% concrete, 100% gravel, 100% grass, sand/gravel/grass mix, and clay/grass/gravel mix. And major matches can offer individual terrain that differs from your normal club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy1111 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Adidas thrashers have been very good for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbopower18 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 What are all you guys with bigger feet using? Seems like most manufacturers think sz13 is the biggest they can make! Sz15-16 what are you guys using? Ive been using Nike baseball cleats but its about time to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbopower18 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Is this a real thread? After 2 slides in the mud with a loaded gun in hand you realize how important footwear is if you move quick. Im a big guy but I can get trucking so i need something to grab so I can stop! I place good footwar an equal part like a quality competition belt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyADub1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Even on fault lines? I've tried a couple various cleats, don't remember exactly what (they might have been a Nike baseball cleat and a football cleat). Point is, none of the cleats I've ever tried were worth a damn when placed on any fault line; wood/PVC etc. It's even worse in the morning when there is dew on the fault line. That's been the major thing that's kept me in salomon or some type of rubber soled shoe. I wish I could make cleats work; they tend to be cheaper and have even better grip on dirt/grass/gravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Even on fault lines? I've tried a couple various cleats, don't remember exactly what (they might have been a Nike baseball cleat and a football cleat). Point is, none of the cleats I've ever tried were worth a damn when placed on any fault line; wood/PVC etc. It's even worse in the morning when there is dew on the fault line. That's been the major thing that's kept me in salomon or some type of rubber soled shoe. I wish I could make cleats work; they tend to be cheaper and have even better grip on dirt/grass/gravelStanding on fault lines in most cases is a choice. Running on dirt/grass/gravel to shoot a COF is generally required and should be the basis for shoe selection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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