Hornet Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Not like triggers broom then Billy Was going 2 post the same message !
richo991 Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 so was i i was in ancaster 6 miles away must have been the odour in Grantham then
Labeat Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 Anyone remember Springers, they were really soft leather with soft leather soles that wore out very quickly. https://retrodundee.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/springers-and-segs.html soulmac. Brilliant group.... "Nothings too good for my baby"
Guest Malcolm Jackson Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 manusf3a, on 22 Sept 2014 - 6:23 PM, said: What are comos?do they have a different name in different areas? These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn !
Hornet Posted September 27, 2014 Posted September 27, 2014 These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn ! Cannot believe any 1 would keep shoes so long ! Bonfire nite is only A little over A month away, burn em !
Patto Posted September 28, 2014 Author Posted September 28, 2014 Attended one of my fave nights last night and decided to give my Adidas Neos a try for the first time. They were fine to dance in although it takes some getting used to being flat with no heel as such.The venue has a great floor which is talc friendly and i seem to think the trainers would have been too grippy without a bit of talc.
Stubbsy Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Should see my mate Kerso's collection (used to be on the door at Allenton Shotts nighters) Above 250 pairs now.Bloody hell, and we moan about the amount our women spend on shoes!
Soulstu Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn ! They are a thing of true beauty Malc!...I'd love a pair of those. They make my 32 year old docs look young. I wore them to work the other day and our 31 year old warehouse guy early fainted when he realised they were older than him!
Guest Backdrop Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) We used to call em smoothies baz Spent some hours polishing mine I can tell ya Still got to be leather soles for me after 40 years, couldn't imagine dancing in trainers a Agree, I could only dance in leather soles But I have to admire how easy some folks can dance in trainers , not only the floor , but good foot work too, Edited September 28, 2014 by Backdrop
Guest Backdrop Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 Oops!! Sent reply .. Before I started.. Must be the talc on fone
Guest Backdrop Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 The ultimate dancing shoe -Inside padding with ankle support -Leather heel tip for spinning -Keeps feet clear of talk -Talc stains not obvious - leather sole optional
Hornet Posted September 28, 2014 Posted September 28, 2014 (edited) The ultimate dancing shoe -Inside padding with ankle support -Leather heel tip for spinning -Keeps feet clear of talk -Talc stains not obvious - leather sole optional Is that U Gary !!!!! Leader ! Edited September 28, 2014 by hornet
Geeselad Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 many of the mentioned are oldskool addidas trainers,, samba, munchen, gazelle ect use vinyl or polyurethane soles. And are pretty shite in terms of grip. Compare them to rubber soled vans for instance that are renowned for grip.
Preston Soulie Posted July 29, 2018 Posted July 29, 2018 On 21/09/2014 at 14:47, dedji1955 said: Comos and Royals where the only shoes I ever used to dance in back in the day.. I would love to come across an original pair of Comos I still have an original pair of Ikon Solatio shoes but find them a bit heavy and always use brogues Cosmos were the best shoes I ever had for dancing ! They looked good too, mine were ox blood , I wish I could get a pair now !!
Steve S 60 Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 Dancing in trainers Moving in sound Humming to the music Trying to move on. 3
Frankie Crocker Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 Horses for courses... Would you wear plimsolls to dance in at an Allniter - probably not? Still not sure why dancers feel the need to wear sports footwear to dance in when there are enough smart shoes on the market that have the same attributes. Whatever way a dancer chooses to move on the floor, there is a leather/rubber/vinyl sole that is fit for purpose and tones in well with the clothing. Once upon a time, you couldn’t get in a club wearing training shoes (or jeans or without a tie) - now it seems anything goes. 2
Rick Scott Posted July 30, 2018 Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Anything Goes, Any Thing Goes, Yer could't beat a GUD PAIR OF WELLIES Fer back in't day at WIGAN when you were down in't bogs and Somebody were playing Afternoon Of The Rhino off of his Cassette Player In't Cubical Whilst avin a crap! Catchin' the momment where you can so to speak Eh!......... Happy Days Edited July 31, 2018 by RICK SCOTT extra novelty value
Rick Scott Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 27/09/2014 at 17:34, Malcolm Jackson said: These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn ! See Shoes Like Those In Charity Shops All The Time And For Under A Fiver. If You Have A Problem Of Wearing Second Hand Shoes, Put A Pair Of Odour Eaters In Them. Seen Some Really Nice Original Old Brogues In Charity Shops, What Have Been You're Best Finds ?
Popular Post Girdwoodinc Posted July 31, 2018 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2018 On 30/07/2018 at 09:31, FRANKIE CROCKER said: Horses for courses... Would you wear plimsolls to dance in at an Allniter - probably not? Still not sure why dancers feel the need to wear sports footwear to dance in when there are enough smart shoes on the market that have the same attributes. Whatever way a dancer chooses to move on the floor, there is a leather/rubber/vinyl sole that is fit for purpose and tones in well with the clothing. Once upon a time, you couldn’t get in a club wearing training shoes (or jeans or without a tie) - now it seems anything goes. Still can't get into some clubs with jeans and trainers on, but frankly these are places I would rather not be 4
Hornet Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, RICK SCOTT said: See Shoes Like Those In Charity Shops All The Time And For Under A Fiver. If You Have A Problem Of Wearing Second Hand Shoes, Put A Pair Of Odour Eaters In Them. Seen Some Really Nice Original Old Brogues In Charity Shops, What Have Been You're Best Finds ? Couldn’t buy A 2 nd hand pair it’s A bit like Yur wife buying A 2nd hand vibrater ! 1
Rick Scott Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 3 hours ago, hornet said: Couldn’t buy A 2 nd hand pair it’s A bit like Yur wife buying A 2nd hand vibrater ! Ha HA, Love It!
Frankie Crocker Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 On 27/09/2014 at 06:34, Malcolm Jackson said: These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn ! St Annes Square where the posh folk do their shopping. A sight of rare beauty...in a dark dancehall at five in the morning. When I bought my McAfee brogues on Bond Street back in the 80’s, the shop assistant said ‘these will see you out sir’ implying the shoes will last longer than I will live.
Baz1 Posted July 31, 2018 Posted July 31, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, FRANKIE CROCKER said: St Annes Square where the posh folk do their shopping. A sight of rare beauty...in a dark dancehall at five in the morning. When I bought my McAfee brogues on Bond Street back in the 80’s, the shop assistant said ‘these will see you out sir’ implying the shoes will last longer than I will live. Who or shoe will last the longest ? My bet is the shoe just dont think you'll ever thrown em away long live sir crocker atb m8 , imo I would like to go in them so shoes win Baz Edited July 31, 2018 by baz1 1
Baz1 Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 On 21/09/2014 at 18:28, Peter99 said: Whatever happened to Polyveldts? Just joking - they were shite. IMO. Peter I love em pete and wish I could get hold of some fo shelly,she's not old enough to remember the originals,only problem I had was that they still looked mint upper but soles split like when did that happen !!!drove me mad after 5 pairs atb m8 baz . 1
Geeselad Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, baz1 said: I love em pete and wish I could get hold of some fo shelly,she's not old enough to remember the originals,only problem I had was that they still looked mint upper but soles split like when did that happen !!!drove me mad after 5 pairs atb m8 baz . Clarks reissued them a few years back for women, might still be kicking around, forgive the pun.
Baz1 Posted August 2, 2018 Posted August 2, 2018 (edited) 29 minutes ago, geeselad said: Clarks reissued them a few years back for women, might still be kicking around, forgive the pun. Saw um geese but when we went online they wer like cornish pasties but said polyveldt not the same shape as I remember ? Anyone got a pic of old shape polys ? Atb baz Edited August 2, 2018 by baz1 1
Koolkat Posted August 3, 2018 Posted August 3, 2018 On 27/09/2014 at 17:34, Malcolm Jackson said: These are Comos. 42 years old, bought Manchester somewhere off St Annes Square, well worn ! Superb. Just as I remember. Best shoes ever for dancing in. 1
Coolnotes Posted August 14, 2018 Posted August 14, 2018 In my 'Casual' phrase in the 80's I took to Blue suede Adidas Gazelle's , looked tops but never made to last and stained easy, and never any good for dancing. I was buying Loake's loafers for my Soul nights for years partly out of support for the UK shoe economy . Sadly I have to admit to buying Bass Weejun Penny loafers which beat Loakes, and most other footwear for comfort, dancing , longevity , value for money and look. IMO. 1
Stevegods Posted August 14, 2018 Posted August 14, 2018 On 30/07/2018 at 09:07, Steve S 60 said: Dancing in trainers Moving in sound Humming to the music Trying to move on. Not sure if that could be a hit Ste Tried it and doesn’t work at all for me . As a shuffler I can’t get trainers to do that job .. The only way to float and shuffle is good old leather . So it’s always been a nice pair of ox blood Comos or Brogues for me and always will . Shuffling on one foot in trainers is a recipe for a fall .
Geeselad Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 On 14/08/2018 at 05:53, Coolnotes said: In my 'Casual' phrase in the 80's I took to Blue suede Adidas Gazelle's , looked tops but never made to last and stained easy, and never any good for dancing. I was buying Loake's loafers for my Soul nights for years partly out of support for the UK shoe economy . Sadly I have to admit to buying Bass Weejun Penny loafers which beat Loakes, and most other footwear for comfort, dancing , longevity , value for money and look. IMO. The're buffalo, not penny though
Back Street Blue Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 My shoes have a hole in the bottom, and laces that took me places, won't show no pity on me........but if they won't slide or shuffle, they go straight back in the duffel Trainers are for.........Training, got my first pair in 1982, wore pumps 'til then for doing stuff you need pumps for. Consequently, can only dance in slippy leather soles. Now I'm a fossil, I've ditched the big heavy jobbies and the thinner and the lighter the shoes, the longer I can keep going. Mates who still do floor work put their addidas on if the venue's talced up to avoid coming a cropper. Four years old and four pages on shoes.......must mean something ...........we all need to get out more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2
John Hart Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 My Partner dances Barefoot ,has done since the Wheel{Stone Floors} Casino {Sprung Maplewood} Queens Hall {Duckboards,OOh the splinters} Spain ,Portugal{Ceramic Tiles & Sand } Any more Sandy Shaws ,Zola Budds, ? Try it ,saves a fortune on Trainers !
Twoshoes Posted August 15, 2018 Posted August 15, 2018 On 14/08/2018 at 05:53, Coolnotes said: Bass Weejun Penny loafers which beat Loakes, and most other footwear for comfort, dancing , longevity , value for money and look. IMO Can't get better value for money than the pair I found in the sale at TK MAXX £12, haven't worn them yet but will be back dancing soon, looking forward to trying them out after your comment, hope they are a good replacement for my current brogues which will now be used for general wear unless the Weejans don't match up.
Mr Fred Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 I know this is not a direct answer to your question Patto but it is relevant in my opinion. Given that most venues have banned talc on the dance floor due to the culture where there's a blame there's a claim crew. How can anyone dance in trainers as surely they have and been designed soles to stick to the floor! You only have to look at the scenes top dancers both then and now and you'll see non of these wear trainers.I used to try when I was in my teens but in the end struggled with the twisting in my ancles and not being able to shuffle on the dance floor. Apart from that there is the culture of a Soulies wearing sallatio shoes, brogues and loafers.Do we want to let our standards go?. Regards Fred Ward an old Soulie.
Patto Posted August 21, 2018 Author Posted August 21, 2018 22 hours ago, Mr Fred said: I know this is not a direct answer to your question Patto but it is relevant in my opinion. Given that most venues have banned talc on the dance floor due to the culture where there's a blame there's a claim crew. How can anyone dance in trainers as surely they have and been designed soles to stick to the floor! You only have to look at the scenes top dancers both then and now and you'll see non of these wear trainers.I used to try when I was in my teens but in the end struggled with the twisting in my ancles and not being able to shuffle on the dance floor. Apart from that there is the culture of a Soulies wearing sallatio shoes, brogues and loafers.Do we want to let our standards go?. Regards Fred Ward an old Soulie. Hi Fred these two dont seem to be doing bad in trainers on the non talc tower floor
Hornet Posted August 21, 2018 Posted August 21, 2018 On 15/08/2018 at 17:48, John Hart said: My Partner dances Barefoot ,has done since the Wheel{Stone Floors} Casino {Sprung Maplewood} Queens Hall {Duckboards,OOh the splinters} Spain ,Portugal{Ceramic Tiles & Sand } Any more Sandy Shaws ,Zola Budds, ? Try it ,saves a fortune on Trainers ! Stale scent of brute is 1 thing !!!
Guest barnsley Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 I've been advised that Toms might be good footwear for modern jive dancing (ceroc). However, the sole seems to vary... From mixed-rubber outsole and rope etc. i don't know which are best? can someone advise please.
Ged Parker Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 On 30/07/2018 at 09:31, FRANKIE CROCKER said: Once upon a time, you couldn’t get in a club wearing training shoes (or jeans or without a tie) - now it seems anything goes. When I worked in the Training Department at Cape Hill in Birmingham we had two team members called Jean. I used to think it would be impossible to get in anywhere on Broad Street on a team night out if they all said "No Jeans and No Trainers. 2
Frankie Crocker Posted September 3, 2018 Posted September 3, 2018 5 hours ago, ged parker said: When I worked in the Training Department at Cape Hill in Birmingham we had two team members called Jean. I used to think it would be impossible to get in anywhere on Broad Street on a team night out if they all said "No Jeans and No Trainers. Nice one Ged. Give my regards to Broad Street...assuming it hasn’t had to undergo a name change?
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