So, what would you be looking for in the perfect drummer shoe, Jimmy? My current drummer plays barefoot most of the time.. I would imagine you want something comfy, with barely a sole, low-rise.. Something like the old Capezios of the 80's..
Shoes on stage and me are NOT good friends... I hafta wear pretty much what I just described you as possibly wanting.. I actually wear some sort of dance shoe these days.. I have them in both black and white, although white looks more 80's while black looks more current.. I cannot wear high tops or regular sneakers or tennis shoes onstage.. I just can't.. I'm weird.. I'd rather play in socks.. I have played in Vans before, but even those have soles almost too thick for me.. I have experimented with dive boots - neoprene boots.. they are GREAT, but you sweat like a @#$%& in church, so no go.. Stage shoes... my arch nemesis.. I can live with the dance shoes I have, but that's even pushing it...
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