Leather or rubber soles?

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 3 May 2002 6:46 am

I gave up playing pedal steel in boots quite a while ago. I fact it's so cold up here in Minne-snow-ta that I used to play in Sorels. I now play my pedal steel wearing loafers. In fact, I prefer loafers with "leather" soles versus sneakers with rubber soles. I find that I can slide on and off the pedals easier. I would like to hear some opinions from my fellow forumites. Thanks,

Erv[This message was edited by Erv Niehaus on 03 May 2002 at 07:48 AM.]

Bob Farlow · Post by **Bob Farlow** » 3 May 2002 8:52 am

I play with loafers with rubber soles. I don't like new ones though. They need to be very well broken in.Leather is ok, but I prefer rubber.

thurlon hopper · Post by **thurlon hopper** » 3 May 2002 9:37 am

Use Hush Puppies with leather and they work
fine. Only thing, wish they didnt have those
damn flaps on them.

Ray Jenkins · Post by **Ray Jenkins** » 3 May 2002 10:00 am

Play in my socks.

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patrick donovan · Post by **patrick donovan** » 3 May 2002 12:39 pm

Justin Ropers with leather soles. Been playing in them for so long I can't play in anything else. LOAFERS ????? in TEXAS...are you kidding??

Regards, Patrick

Ed Mooney · Post by **Ed Mooney** » 3 May 2002 2:20 pm

Leather Moccasins with no rubber sole.

Ed

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 3 May 2002 2:57 pm

I used to rubher soles, but it's all over, now. (WHAT?)

Fred Truitt · Post by **Fred Truitt** » 3 May 2002 3:12 pm

Bang On, Ed Mooney, me too!. And that's a good 'un bobbe.

Steven Welborn · Post by **Steven Welborn** » 3 May 2002 4:23 pm

I have large clumsy flat feet.They suck for steel. I might as well be wearing swim fins. I guess I prefer sneakers with stiff rubber.

Dan Tyack · Post by **Dan Tyack** » 3 May 2002 4:36 pm

Socks....or bare feet.

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Chuck Martin · Post by **Chuck Martin** » 3 May 2002 5:42 pm

At home, I prefer bedroom slippers which allows me to feel the pedals. Playing out I usually wear loafers or sometimes well worn running shoes.

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 3 May 2002 8:26 pm

I use alligator boots, makes me play real snappy!

I. Shudda Etenschlower III

Gene H. Brown · Post by **Gene H. Brown** » 3 May 2002 8:39 pm

Well Guys,,,,, no matter what shoe I play in, I always try to play with a little sole, TeeHee.

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Larry Schubert · Post by **Larry Schubert** » 4 May 2002 12:46 am

I where vans sneakers or convers chuck taylors nothing beats a pair of old fashinds sneakers

erik · Post by **erik** » 4 May 2002 1:43 am

If you play Bigger Than The Beatles you need Rubber Soul. If you want to play 'til the cows come home, you need leather... so i've herd.

Erik John Johnson

Bill Llewellyn · Post by **Bill Llewellyn** » 4 May 2002 7:59 am

Gee, how can people play in stocking or bare feet? Doesn't that hurt? I usually practice in rubber soled bedroom slippers. When I play out (which I will be doing for only my third time this Sunday

) I prefer well worn running shoes so I get some grip from the rubber bottom.

I couldn't play in stocking feet even if I wanted to. The people around me would start gasping for air and passing out.

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Chuck McGill · Post by **Chuck McGill** » 4 May 2002 8:30 am

I've always liked short shorts, fishnet hose
and a tank top. Oh yea we were talking about
shoes. Sorry

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 4 May 2002 10:04 am

I used to play with my bear feet, untill my bear got mad at me.

Two knee Bobbe!

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Terry Wendt · Post by **Terry Wendt** » 4 May 2002 10:21 am

Playing barefooted is a different experience, although I do that more than anything these days. Now, if you really want to try something challenging, try putting knife blades in place of your pedals (facing up) and then have a go at it barefoot! (This is only recommended for true "Hawaiian" steel guitar players!

[Just kidding about the "Hawaiian part"]

2pT

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jerry wallace · Post by **jerry wallace** » 4 May 2002 4:52 pm

I prefer,soft leather..I play in my moccosins.. They have a bit of padding in the bottom, but I can still feel the pedals..

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