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Post by kylem56 on Jul 23, 2022 19:49:30 GMT -6
Its beginning to be that time of year again, coaches what are your recommendations for shoes you can wear to practice/games that give some decent support and won't break my wallet?
take care
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Post by coachwoodall on Jul 23, 2022 20:43:20 GMT -6
Its beginning to be that time of year again, coaches what are your recommendations for shoes you can wear to practice/games that give some decent support and won't break my wallet? take care I get Nike for free, but the ones I wear that I pull cabbage out for are Woobies |
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Post by NC1974 on Jul 23, 2022 20:57:04 GMT -6
I have liked Brooks Ghost the past few years. I've heard good things about Hoka as well.
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Post by rystaylo1 on Jul 24, 2022 15:50:55 GMT -6
I coach in Florida.
If rain is expected or field is wet from the week of rain I wear crocs.
Great for mud/ rain
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Post by agap on Jul 24, 2022 17:59:08 GMT -6
Boombah turf shoes
They’re the only shoes I’ve ever worn coaching.
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Post by fantom on Jul 24, 2022 19:12:39 GMT -6
Years ago I used to wear the old ripple-sole coaching shoes because that was what you did. My last few years I just wore regular sneakers, Nikes mostly because they fit best and were comfortable. Wore an old pair at practice when they were likely to get wet, muddy, or generally messed up. Didn't really see the need to buy special shoes.
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Post by NC1974 on Jul 24, 2022 20:15:01 GMT -6
Just to clarify. I have worn the Brooks Ghost because I feel they have cut down on aches and pains i.e. heel pain, knees, back.
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Post by codeblue on Jul 24, 2022 21:03:37 GMT -6
Does your staff not all receive a pair of shoes that everyone wears for games?
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Post by blb on Jul 25, 2022 7:10:58 GMT -6
Does your staff not all receive a pair of shoes that everyone wears for games? As an assistant I never received a pair of shoes. As a head coach if I wanted everyone to wear the same shoes I would have had to buy them and never had that kind of budget. |
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Post by mariner42 on Jul 25, 2022 8:40:20 GMT -6
Nike shoes have always treated me right, I really liked the Nike Free that looked kinda like a fingertrap.
I coached T&F this year in a pair of On Cloud that were really solid, happy with those.
Had a pair of Under Armour a while back that I grew to dislike pretty quickly, wore No Bull last year and felt those were pretty 'meh' and shan't be a repeat customer for them.
I have a pair of Hoka's that I wear for my weekly 5k, I think coaching in them would be a solid move.
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Post by wolverine55 on Jul 25, 2022 9:02:53 GMT -6
20 years as an assistant with five different programs and have never received a free pair of shoes. Been lucky to get a polo some of those years...
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Post by codeblue on Jul 26, 2022 14:47:49 GMT -6
Does your staff not all receive a pair of shoes that everyone wears for games? As an assistant I never received a pair of shoes. As a head coach if I wanted everyone to wear the same shoes I would have had to buy them and never had that kind of budget. That’s interesting. I coach in Louisiana and in the public school district I am in teams provide coaches with coaching clothes and shoes. I think that’s pretty standard for our state and always assumed that was the case for everyone. |
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Post by blb on Jul 26, 2022 14:55:03 GMT -6
As an assistant I never received a pair of shoes. As a head coach if I wanted everyone to wear the same shoes I would have had to buy them and never had that kind of budget. That’s interesting. I coach in Louisiana and in the public school district I am in teams provide coaches with coaching clothes and shoes. I think that’s pretty standard for our state and always assumed that was the case for everyone. Never assume. Things vary from situation to situation including state to state. Consider yourself fortunate. |
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Post by tog on Jul 27, 2022 12:48:29 GMT -6
Its beginning to be that time of year again, coaches what are your recommendations for shoes you can wear to practice/games that give some decent support and won't break my wallet? take care brooks beast I told my equipment guy to not even buy me whatever they were going to get |
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Post by tothehouse on Jul 27, 2022 12:53:12 GMT -6
Hoka One One 8s.
I come home from practice and I have zero feet, knee, etc. pain. I'm old as dirt now...these things are gold. Pricey, but worth it.
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Post by kylem56 on Jul 29, 2022 1:28:09 GMT -6
Its beginning to be that time of year again, coaches what are your recommendations for shoes you can wear to practice/games that give some decent support and won't break my wallet? take care brooks beast I told my equipment guy to not even buy me whatever they were going to get I have honestly never heard of this brand until this thread, I am going to have to check them out |
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Post by larrymoe on Jul 29, 2022 5:26:38 GMT -6
20 years as an assistant with five different programs and have never received a free pair of shoes. Been lucky to get a polo some of those years... I felt this in my soul. Sole if you will... I was a DC for a 4A program for 2 years and never got a polo at one place. |
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Post by wolverine55 on Jul 29, 2022 10:34:25 GMT -6
20 years as an assistant with five different programs and have never received a free pair of shoes. Been lucky to get a polo some of those years... I felt this in my soul. Sole if you will... I was a DC for a 4A program for 2 years and never got a polo at one place. First two years at my current job, I only had a polo because one of the other assistants lost a ton of weight so his 3X's were just insanely huge on him. So, I got one of his extras. |
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Post by Defcord on Jul 29, 2022 10:53:09 GMT -6
20 years as an assistant with five different programs and have never received a free pair of shoes. Been lucky to get a polo some of those years... I felt this in my soul. Sole if you will... I was a DC for a 4A program for 2 years and never got a polo at one place. I got offered a job this offseason at a nationally ranked program in Georgia. The head coach took me around town and told me the local dealership provided his truck. I was like "Coach, I have had to buy my own coaching polo in the very recent past." He was as stunned by that as I was that he got a free truck for coaching football. |
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Post by blb on Jul 29, 2022 11:12:52 GMT -6
I felt this in my soul. Sole if you will... I was a DC for a 4A program for 2 years and never got a polo at one place. I got offered a job this offseason at a nationally ranked program in Georgia. The head coach took me around town and told me the local dealership provided his truck. I was like "Coach, I have had to buy my own coaching polo in the very recent past." He was as stunned by that as I was that he got a free truck for coaching football. HS Football is more important some places than others. Of course some of those places one year they give you a new truck and the next year they give you the gas to get out of town. |
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Post by coach55 on Jul 29, 2022 17:40:10 GMT -6
Hokas
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Post by KYCoach2331 on Jul 30, 2022 15:00:28 GMT -6
I wear the black leather new balance dad shoes when it’s wet outside. Feet stay dry.
We’re getting some pair of adidas bought for us for game shoes this year. I’ll wear them if it’s nice out but if there’s a chance it gets wet I’m rocking something older because the shoes are going to be white.
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Post by kcbazooka on Aug 8, 2022 6:10:55 GMT -6
I get a couple of pairs of Merrill’s every year. I’m a big person and I need good shoes to make it through the season. Kind of expensive but worth it.
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Post by Down 'n Out on Aug 8, 2022 7:25:12 GMT -6
I get a couple of pairs of Merrill’s every year. I’m a big person and I need good shoes to make it through the season. Kind of expensive but worth it. Coach whats your shoe width? If Wide how do the Wide Merrells suit you? Im a 4e and its tough to find shoes that fit right |
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Post by bluboy on Aug 8, 2022 14:03:24 GMT -6
I wear OBOZ to practice. They have a wide toe box, offer good support, and keep my feet dry. They also can take a beating and last.
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Post by PIGSKIN11 on Aug 8, 2022 23:35:07 GMT -6
In all seriousness - go see a podiatrist
Get their opinion - wear what they say
Get two to three pairs
Invest in your feet
Your whole body will thank you when your feet are happy...
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Post by bluboy on Aug 9, 2022 17:53:38 GMT -6
"Your whole body will thank you when your feet are happy..."
Can't agree more. I've been saying this for years!!!!
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Post by bucksweepdotcom on Aug 14, 2022 6:56:49 GMT -6
Hoka. Just got them this week bc of this thread. So far so good.
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Post by rsmith627 on Aug 18, 2022 5:42:08 GMT -6
brooks beast I told my equipment guy to not even buy me whatever they were going to get I have honestly never heard of this brand until this thread, I am going to have to check them out I cant recommend Brooks enough. I switched to Ghosts for running a few years ago and will never wear another shoe again. Eliminates a lot of the aches my fatass was having. |
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