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Title: Footwear for FT?
Post by: mwgm2020 on April 09, 2022, 01:18:16 AM
I'm probably over thinking things, BUT.....

What do you guys use for footwear for shooting FT?  I recently saw a YouTube video for shoes for other shooting disciplines and it made we wonder what works for FT.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 09, 2022, 10:34:06 AM
Does ambient temperature make a difference?
I wear tennis shoes.
If I was in the woods (or Nevada) I might wear snake boots.
We have one shooter here in the SF Bay Area that wear flip flops all year long…
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: mwgm2020 on April 09, 2022, 11:59:49 AM
There is a FT match tomorrow that I want to join. The weather forecast is calling for rain today and tonight, with the temperatures tomorrow being 38-51. So the ground will be wet.
My other concern is the forced kneeling position and what foot wear works for that. I was shot in my right calf two weeks ago and it is still healing. So I’m a bit worried about how kneeling will effect my leg, and wondering if the right shoe or boot could help.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: Frank in Fairfield on April 09, 2022, 12:04:09 PM
I don’t kneel.
I shoot standing up.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: Motorhead on April 09, 2022, 12:43:10 PM
Comfort FIRST ... Support if required
Nothing special required IMO
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: JEFFPPC on April 09, 2022, 10:09:32 PM
You had the answer, over thinking.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: Precision Action on May 12, 2022, 06:45:07 AM
Quote from: Frank in Fairfield on April 09, 2022, 10:34:06 AM
We have one shooter here in the SF Bay Area that wear flip flops all year long…

I am pleased to hear this, I had thought I was the only one. Also, I was unsure if there were any requirements preventing open toe shoes for safety reasons.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: MarineO6 on June 05, 2022, 07:47:18 AM
High tops can help a bit in the standing position.
Title: Re: Footwear for FT?
Post by: DFWdude on August 22, 2022, 09:30:59 AM
Chigger season will convince most to wear full shoes, tennis shoes or the like, with long socks.  No one likes chiggers, dear ticks, and poisonous caterpillars in some parts.  Wear flip flops and you will learn the hard way.

I know some who shoot in half-calf rubber boots.