Author Topic: What shoes should I wear for Parkour? (Read 66735 times)

DJ FroZone · « **Reply #100 on:** May 11, 2008, 06:15:45 PM »

Quote from: Jaycee123 on May 11, 2008, 03:03:34 PM

If I had to suggest some really durable parkour shoes I would recommend the f-lite 320pk by inov8!

whats the difference u would say between the ariake, and the 305pk-GTX by inov8? i like the look of those. btw anybody know any Hightop pk shoes that are for high ankle support?

Jaycee123 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 11, 2008, 07:20:19 PM »

I would have to say the f-lite inov-8 sho is overall more lightweight, flexible and gives the foot more room to breathe! Having high top parkour shoes would limit posability so i cant say there arent any sorta defeats the purpose of free-running...

(t)Rainer · « **Reply #102 on:** May 12, 2008, 02:58:29 AM »

They are probably out there, but they really would limit your ability to function to the max. It would be rather difficult.

DJ FroZone · « **Reply #103 on:** May 12, 2008, 03:04:11 AM »

Quote from: Jaycee123 on May 11, 2008, 07:20:19 PM

I would have to say the f-lite inov-8 sho is overall more lightweight, flexible and gives the foot more room to breathe! Having high top parkour shoes would limit posability so i cant say there arent any sorta defeats the purpose of free-running...

now that i think about it would limit it, cause u can't roll your feet as much. im just so used to it. anways now i think im having a battle between the ariake, the sacouny cohesion, and inov-8s though i would get the GTX model just cause it looks a bit stronger. i will try to find some more reviews and go from there. the reason i include the cohesion is cause i can buy those at dicks or another store for around 50. idk how good they are i just read it somewhere on this site.

(t)Rainer · « **Reply #104 on:** May 12, 2008, 03:07:29 AM »

Awesome, but like you said, just look up some reviews and then make your judgement from there. You will pick the right choice, I know it.

Good luck

DJ FroZone · « **Reply #105 on:** May 12, 2008, 04:28:03 AM »

Quote from: Rainer on May 12, 2008, 03:07:29 AM

Awesome, but like you said, just look up some reviews and then make your judgement from there. You will pick the right choice, I know it. Good luck

thank u

(t)Rainer · « **Reply #106 on:** May 14, 2008, 12:45:16 PM »

Welcome home skillet!!

Joe "jspan1013" Spano · « **Reply #107 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:39:59 AM »

Hey, i'm new to parkour and was looking for some great shoes for parkour in the $80.00 and below range if there are any.Also, i've read practically all the comments on the K-SWISS Ariakie's (If that's how you spell it.) and i'd love to get them but it'll take me a bit to save up for them since they are $100. I'm not sure if it's worth saving up that money for them though. If someone could help me out that'd be cool, thanks.

Gray Windbigler · « **Reply #108 on:** May 28, 2008, 10:05:33 AM »

Has anyone tried Pumas?

I have a pair of Puma Drift Cats

They are really light and your foot does not move around inside the shoe at all, quite form fitting.

Steve Zavitz · « **Reply #109 on:** May 28, 2008, 07:50:19 PM »

gray, those shoes have an interesting sole design. It looks like they'd have immaculate grip, but how would you rate them?

Alex Melusky · « **Reply #110 on:** May 29, 2008, 02:17:28 AM »

If you want to get the Ariakes, try to wait untill your foot wont grow anymore. Might save you a couple $100. That's what I'm doin at least...

Gray Windbigler · « **Reply #111 on:** May 29, 2008, 09:06:16 AM »

well, seeing as how I only just got into Parkour and have only tried two different pairs of shoes, this rating may not be accurate but here goes:

Price: (on sale) $50

Grip: I thought they gripped quite nicely so I would give them an 9/10 but take that with a grain of salt as I am somewhat inexperienced at this point.

Fit: nothing will conform to your foot better except maybe your socks, and even then I'm not so sure so 10/10

Weight: like wearing no shoes at all. (maybe a slight exaggeration but you get the point) 10/10

Padding/cushion/shock absorbency: at the ball of the foot there is no padding that i noticed so good landings are a must, at the heal there is considerably more but its still hard. 5/10

Durability: seems like it would be good but I haven't had them for more than a week or two yet. ??/10

if I have left anything out, and I probably have, let me know and I will fix it.

PS I have ordered a pair of Ariake's and will gladly post a new review after wearing those.

dnny13o · « **Reply #112 on:** May 29, 2008, 03:41:22 PM »

can someone tell me if these shoes have good grip or not? they're Nike Air Man TL 2.5's and they just look sexy but i still wanna have a decent grip

heres tha link (sorry its soo long lol)
http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/showimage.aspx?gid=557567&image=108614690&images=108614681,108614683,108614685,108614687,108614688,108614690,108614693&formats=0,0,0,0,0,0,0&format=0

Gray Windbigler · « **Reply #113 on:** May 29, 2008, 07:03:32 PM »

I don't know about grip but from my experience, almost anything with the "air" shock absorbers stands a good chance of having the air part puncture and or pop with just normal use. with what you plan to use it for would most likely cause this to happen.

PS don't let that stop you, that is just my experience with this.

Steve Zavitz · « **Reply #114 on:** May 29, 2008, 08:33:10 PM »

That's not necessarily true. I know several runners who love Nike's air shock system and haven't had problems with the bags bursting. However, I would avoid these types of shoes for parkour or free running because you're doing a lot of high-impact landing.

dnny13o · « **Reply #115 on:** May 31, 2008, 05:00:56 AM »

ya you guys are right. Besides i found a pair of Nike Free trainers 7.0 for $60 =] i already ordered a pair

Gray Windbigler · « **Reply #116 on:** June 04, 2008, 06:22:06 AM »

footlocker.com has Ariakes for $69 right now, I dont know if it's a permanent change but that's much better than the $99 they used to be for those of you who wanted them but didn't want to spend the money.

Jaycee123 · « **Reply #117 on:** June 07, 2008, 09:51:53 PM »

In the essense of risking popularity lol (as if it matters) I will go on the record saying forget K-swiss ariakes and five ten gimmick shoes. They're far to expensive to be getting after they wear out after serious training. A normal pair of running shoes such as pumas,nike,adidas,or even Reebox. Specified "parkour shoes" out of experience make you too reliant on superb grip and take away from certain foot poseability.

Grant (LOTRFreak993) · « **Reply #118 on:** June 14, 2008, 05:48:06 AM »

The 5.10 Free runners are awesome.

Grip: amazing grip on brick rocks and cement. Only problem it doesn't stick to most metals well but I did find some railings that worked fine.

Fit: It worked out fine with my shoe size

Comfort: Feels amazing, most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

Durability: I have gone through woods many times and they are holding together nicely.

Cushion: Just right

Overall: I have had these shoes for about 3 months now and there are no complaints except on the metal grip but other wise I highly recommend them.

james2610 · « **Reply #119 on:** June 14, 2008, 08:00:16 AM »

go buy the araikes if you want a PK shoe's grip to last a month, coz thats what happens with them. After 2 months with them mine had a hole in the toe from cat grabs and the grip had gone, so i suggest noone buy these and go but some addidas running trainers or some asics

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