With Shoes Or Without Shoes?

[alvinthedrummer]

Man, thats hilarious Bruce!

 

[Composer of Requiems]

I think the most important factor when considering "shoes or no shoes" is the Bromidrosis factor. If your feet stink, use shoes. If they don't, then discretion is the better part of valour.

Putting a strong fan under your throne will fix that problem...

 

[alvinthedrummer]

no man....the rest of the band will die!

 

[laughableinsanity]

hahaha yeah indeed.

i had that same question on my mind ever since i noticed some drummers wearing big shoes while drumming. it kinda brought me to the question if the weight of the shoe would help with strength control?

 

[evident]

i like to play with me socks on, then i can do the jojo mayer slide double stroke thingy.

 

[USADRUMMER]

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[alvinthedrummer]

I've been working on heel toe too....I'm finding it extremely beneficial. Speed is one thing but I do feel a lot more relaxed too. And since I used to play side-to-side & tap/slide, I now have more sound/tone options by being able to play heel toe as well. I highly recommend it!

 

[thecommander1995]

i usually play without shoes, but with socks. at least for my master bass pedal. if i'm playing on double bass i would play with socks on both feet. because socks allow be to do my double beats on the master pedal easier, lesser friction. but if i want more power i would play with my nike flat soles, the power is awesome and this really solid sound comes out from the bass. although i can't do double strokes with my pedal. ):