[B-Boy Jetset]

I wanted everyone's opinion because sometimes I practice my footwork in shoes and other times i'll just be wearing socks. Will this throw me off in any way?

I've always practiced this way and it feels the same to me. When I work on my speed I put on my ankle weights and it actually helps my speed of course. So


What do you guys think socks or shoes or both?

[bboyjimmay]

It does make a difference.. I've been practicing without shoes for song that it kinda slowed me down when I wear shoes.

[DirrtyChinaMan]

shoes have grip
socks dont
makes alot of difference
i suggest you keep practicing in shoes

[Auro]

practice with shoes on carpet ( if u can)

[Faze209]

When i first learned to do footwork I did it in my socks in my living room but i never did it with shoes on.. then when I went to a jam and try to do a set it felt gay thts alli got to say lol..so yea keep ya shoes on

[Freezing]

I think its better to practice in shoes.
Hey I was wondering though. What kind of shoes do you guys B-Boy in?
Cause I have very large feet and im not all that tall compared, so its hard to Bboy in sneakers. I might just have to get used to it though. What kind of shoes do you all use?

[chaoss]

yeah, you should practice in shoes, or else you'll be thrown off by the extra weight when you gotta use them.

Originally Posted by Freezing

I think its better to practice in shoes.
Hey I was wondering though. What kind of shoes do you guys B-Boy in?
Cause I have very large feet and im not all that tall compared, so its hard to Bboy in sneakers. I might just have to get used to it though. What kind of shoes do you all use?

i break in puma basket II's and low-top chucks, but there's already this thread on shoes. you should go peep it when you get the chance

[Freezing]

Hey thanks a lot that really helps!

[chaoss]

no prob, man.

[A-16]

Shoes. Period.

Let me ask you a question, are you gonna go to a jam and bboy with your socks and no shoes? Like seriously.

[bboyimaginasian]

i cant even do anything in my socks way too slippery

[Bgirl-Kemyst]

Originally Posted by Auro

practice with shoes on carpet ( if u can)

That's a pretty smart idea. I'm sure if you practice that way more often your footwork would appear weightless/effortless in no time. It would force you to support yourself soley by your upper body... *runs to try it out*

[VicValSwift]

Carpet burns ftw.

[Bgirl-Kemyst]

Originally Posted by VicValSwift

Carpet burns ftw.

Only to the inexperienced ... That burning sensation is there to remind you that:

a) you're doing it wrong.
b) you're a pansy.

I'm just kidding. I couldn't help myself lol. Besides, who wouldn't want to develop huge, sexy callouses covering 90% of their body? Word on the street is that callouses are the new panty-dropper.

[bboy Ch1B1]

Shoes always. You'll just be limiting yourself if you don't.