So these Vibrams officially hold up no better than cheap amazon minimalist shoes.
you goin back to amazon shoe number one in og pic
So these Vibrams officially hold up no better than cheap amazon minimalist shoes.
you goin back to amazon shoe number one in og pic
Think your search may be in vain.
I've disc golfed in so many shoe types. Everything from straight up barefoot to Asolo Thyrus leather hiking boots.
Barefoot style shoes are extremely comfortable, but they're not going to be the best option for disc golf if you're playing a lot of 18 hole courses with concrete teepads.
They'll last fine on natural tees and do pretty well on gravel, but soles under 20mm thick can only last so long grinding and twisting them on rough tees.
If I were you I'd step up to something with a thicker sole. It'll give you shoes more longevity. Wear the barefoots off the course or when playing on natural tees.
There's a wealth of options that fit all your criteria except sole thickness that would last longer and be more durable.
That's the route I took and it's a lot more economical. I use barefoots for day to day use and light runs, minimalist trail runners for harder runs and most disc golf use, adidas terrex wides for muddy rounds, and boots when the weather calls for it. There is no one perfect shoe for year round use IMO.
You just have to do the math. I know a lot of people that play in Altras. On average they seem to last them around 6 months playing a couple of times per week. At $100, that's around $17/month. I've been playing in barefoot trail runners from Amazon. They last me about 3 months. At ~$40 a pair, that's $14/month. I'll stick with the trail runners. They're more comfortable and less expensive in the long run.
So far, after a few rounds, the Shoe Goo is holding.
Shoe Goo is tough. that's why it's sold in skateboard stores
What's the brand you're wearing? I may give them a shot. I haven't bought shoes intended for DG in years, so I've been using my older running shoes mostly.
These are the most comfortable (and durable) so far. They're on sale for under $30 right now too. There are a bunch of color options, but the styles can differ subtly. There are only a couple there that have the reinforced top of the toe, which has been key for me.
https://amzn.to/41Fnk9N
These are the most comfortable (and durable) so far. They're on sale for under $30 right now too. There are a bunch of color options, but the styles can differ subtly. There are only a couple there that have the reinforced top of the toe, which has been key for me.
https://amzn.to/41Fnk9N
Do you happen to know what I can thin Shoe Goo with? Mineral spirits? Alcohol? Paint thinner?
Which exact color do you get? The soles and uppers look similar but different for each color.
I got the G Black Camouflage style.
I found a brand on ebay that goes up to my size, nortiv8. ordered two pairs of barefoot style shoes. i'll report back in a week.
also found a pair of nevado hikers for under $20 shipped in my size, couldn't pass that up. And some $10 water shoes.
Ended up ordering four pairs of shoes for under $100. Hopefully one of them pans out for dg.
I've been using the Salomon speed cross 5's. When they got discontinued they were marked down to half price, so I grabbed 5 pairs.
They make really nice dg shoes but the soles aren't the longest lasting I've used. Really great comfort though, and they're much lighter than the merrell hikers I played in for years.
I tried golfing in merrell trail gloves, and while I like them for running and day to day use, I found I prefer having a little more sole for dg.