So what is your preferred footwear when doing helper work? So far I like the old school Converse All Stars high tops. Light weight, good support, and relatively cheap in dry weather. Have not used them when its wet on the field.
Aren't most helpers wearing something like baseball cleats or something for footing?
From what i have heard and seen, a lot of Americans do, but it's uncommon to see a European with them. I feel I have slower reaction time and poorer balance with them.
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If you're up for an opinion from someone who doesn't decoy you might check into something like the brand bite shoes. They're usually for golfers, are pretty light and comfortable, look for all intents and purposes like a normal shoe, and have soft cleats built in which will provide traction but not the worry of cutting a dog or ruining flooring.
A lot of Ringsport guys I see use soccer cleats in trials. The problem with soccer cleats is that there might be to much traction and there is more chance of blowing out the ankle or knee, especially if the decoy doesn't use any type of ankle support. With the hard moulded soccer cleats my dog has been stepped on by accident she has just yipped and carried on with the work. Accidents can happen with any shoe but the steel cleats or spikes are a big no no.
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Thats what I was thinking Geoff, a turf shoe of some sort. I couldnt think of any name but cleats. I didnt mean the old style metal spikes kinda thing.
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