Shoes for the range

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

I generally wear sneakers at the range but have seen guys with more substanctial support on thier feet.

 

What do you guys wear for a full day on the line or duing a USPSA or Steel Plate competition?

 

Hiking boots?

[MedicYeti 96]

Vibram Five Finger Toe Shoes or Hiking Boots.

[NJKen 23]

I always wear timberland or carhartt steel tow boots. It is just what I am most comfortable in. I suppose it is OK to wear whatever you want as long as its not open toe. Thats just not safe on a range in my opinion.

Ken

[Underdog 1,593]

I have a dedicated pair of sneakers that I wear only to the range... dedicated outfit, too. I don't want powder and lead near children, etc... So, I am as careful as possible.

[BlueLineFish 615]

I usually wear one of my pairs of old patrol boots that i have retired

[Duppie 73]

Beat up pair of Dr Martins 3 eye greasy Gibsons.

[Sandy 44]

Saucony jogging shoes last few times.

 

I worry less about what is on my feet while shooting..seeing as I figure any comfortable supportive shoe will do. What I DO worry about , and I'm sure a lot of guys don;t think about this..I have a baby crawling on my floor , so any shoes that are "shooting" shoes are not allowed in the house. Lead and babies don;t mix. Even if you are outdoors , you are bringing in a lot of lead on your clothes , your face , and your shoes. If you have a toddler or baby , best to keep those shoes out of the house and shower when you get in.

[BigHayden 77]

Vibram Five Finger Toe Shoes.

 

You just wear these to freak out your opponents, right?

[Kingsoverqueens 10]

You just wear these to freak out your opponents, right?

LOL. I had to look them up. No way I could keep a straight face shooting in his squad.

[RecessedFilter 222]

Most people wear work boots, hiking boots/hiking sneakers, and running shoes or even cleats for shooting comp's. I think any of those work well. I usually wear work boots for range sessions as well as comp's.

[East Brunswick Sportsman 4]

For just plinking I use a pair or retired 5.11 boots. For matches I wear a pair of Under Armour football cleats. I like the extra traction I get, and its really handy at old bridge in the loose gravel.

[bhunted 887]

My Bunny Slippers that Squeak when I walk...

Actually, my Rockport Duty Boots...

[raz-0 1,259]

For uspsa or idpa, I recommend something with aggressive tread. I'm still wearing my bates m-9 boots, and the tread is about perfect. Trail runners work for multi surface traction, but they tend to have a forward tilting foot bed which can kick the crap out of your back knees etc. if you have issues with them.

 

Some guys wear cleats, but they are a no-no in idpa, and SUCK if there's a surface in the stage that isn't dirt, sand, grass, or gravel.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

Usually sneakers. Sometimes my Bates desert boots.

[johnp 45]

Bare foot. Shoes are overrated.

[MedicYeti 96]

LOL. I had to look them up. No way I could keep a straight face shooting in his squad.

They are the most comfortable things I have ever put on my feet.

[Tactical Turtle 11]

I wear what ever is on my feet when I decide. Only time I really wear anything specific is when I hit the range with work or I'm in bdus. In that case old pair of boots

[Wastegate 9]

 

or these

 

[PeteF 1,044]

Whatever is comfortable for the environment.

Boots in wet, cold or dry(gritty sand) sneakers otherwise.

[reloaderguy 30]

Sperry Topsiders or sandals.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

LOL. I had to look them up. No way I could keep a straight face shooting in his squad.

 

Wait 'till my 5.11 Tactical Kilt comes...

[JonF 79]

Generally some old hikers for me unless its a fairly clean range of i'm not doing much hoofing about. The rifle ranges at CJ are very sandy and if i wear sneakers, i come home with shoes and socks full of grit.

[Anselmo 87]

Whatever is comfortable for the environment.

Boots in wet, cold or dry(gritty sand) sneakers otherwise.

 

I can't believe there more thought about footwear than this.

[Steve_G 51]

These should work.

 

[matty 810]

These seem nice....

[Ray Ray 3,566]

deck shoes

 

[Lalo 13]

Saucony jogging shoes last few times.

 

I worry less about what is on my feet while shooting..seeing as I figure any comfortable supportive shoe will do. What I DO worry about , and I'm sure a lot of guys don;t think about this..I have a baby crawling on my floor , so any shoes that are "shooting" shoes are not allowed in the house. Lead and babies don;t mix. Even if you are outdoors , you are bringing in a lot of lead on your clothes , your face , and your shoes. If you have a toddler or baby , best to keep those shoes out of the house and shower when you get in.

 

I agree with this. No kids yet but I do have pets in the house. I picked o these shoes and also have dedicated pants/shorts and shirts I use for the range. Once I get home, clothes get washed and I shower.

 

http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Footwear/6-Boots/TacticaL-Trainer-2-Low.html?

[Maksim 1,504]

I have a dedicated pair of sneakers that I wear only to the range... dedicated outfit, too. I don't want powder and lead near children, etc... So, I am as careful as possible.

 

This. +1

 

I wear a pair of Underarmor tread/turf cleats. They also stay in the trunk of my car. A lot more support on the feet, and always with me.

 

I don't get how it can be comfortable in big boots.

 

http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens-ua-natural-iii-baseball-training-shoes/pcid1230532-011

 

That type of tread.

[raz-0 1,259]

This. +1

 

I wear a pair of Underarmor tread/turf cleats. They also stay in the trunk of my car. A lot more support on the feet, and always with me.

 

I don't get how it can be comfortable in big boots.

 

http://www.underarmo...pcid1230532-011

 

That type of tread.

 

Those actually look like they'd fit my criteria for a good USPSA tread. You'd be surprised how little boot and sneaker construction differs these days though. Heck, looked again and they are <$60 in size 15. Might have to grab a pair even if they are a gaudy red color.

[Maksim 1,504]

Glad I can help.