best parkour shoes

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BEST PARKOUR SHOES
If you're trying to find the best shoes Parkour
there are a few things which should be taken into
account, certain things to search for, along
with other things to avoid. Sometimes the best
shoes for instruction may be as little as 20
rather than the usual 'Parkour particular' shoe
that may be over 200 rather than actually be
that good for Parkour whatsoever.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PARKOUR SHOE
Weight Ideally the shoe should be as light as you
can, when your running around all day that the
less weight you take the longer you can continue
to prepare. Generally, less added weight to the
body is beneficial because it will enable more
natural and free movement.
Sole
Thickness Despite what some may think, a thick
one isn't advisable in a Parkour shoe. Thick
soles can occasionally help in promoting bad
technique. Thick soles generally provide a lack
of sensitivity between your feet and the
surroundings you interact with. This lack of
sensitivity allows some people to attempt drops
that they are not yet prepared for. Having
thinner soles allows you to feel the effect of
landings. This can be valuable as it forces you
to maintain correct technique so as to prevent
injury.
Design Shoes with a 1 piece only will be the most
successful as they do not tear away in chunks as
many soles that are glued together in sections
have a tendency to do.
Examples of one bit soles
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As beams like the ones from the picture above
wear down, some of those individual parts of
rubber (shown in red) will tear off while others
stay on, exposing the cushioning which will wear
through very quickly and provide less traction.
Most people tend to want to avoid this.
Arches Arches are more preferable when choosing a
shoe, these operate as a security mechanism when
performing accuracy landings. Occasionally when
landing on a border our feet slip forward, by
with an arch in the shoe you are able to drop
the heels and the edge of the landing tends to
lock into the foot arch.The only exception for
this rule would be when wearing a thin soled
elastic shoe like the Feiyue or even Dunlop
volleys, due to the exceptional durability and
flexibility of those shoes it is possible to use
the natural arch of your foot for safety.
1 thing to avoid is shoes that have hard plastic
in the arches (shown in the above image in blue)
as this may lead to slippage when climbing, and
should you happen to land on a metal railing with
the hard plastic arch component it will permit
you to easily slip off.
Compound The rubber which the sole is fabricated
out of will generally affect the length of time
the shoe lasts and its ability to grip. Softer
compounds tend to supply more traction but wear
down more rapidly. While tougher chemicals last
more, their grip may be ineffective at times
allowing you to slip back on arm jumps.
Price If money isn't a barrier then you're a
lucky individual and you'll be able to manage to
spend a good deal of money on shoes you will
wear out fast. However, if that is not true, then
you should carefully consider just how much
you're spending on a shoe. If you are training
quite a lot then you will more than likely wear
out the shoe quickly. There's not any point to
getting a costly shoe that will last marginally
more than a cheaper one. SHOE RECOMMENDATIONS
Dunlop Volleys
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Cheap, thin bottoms, very good grip, with the
only drawback being the soft compound utilized
for the only that means they wear away very
quickly if you train specific methods.
Feiyues Very similar to Dunlop Volley's, but with
an even thinner sole and a bit costlier. If you
are after a very mild, discreet shoe that allows
great sensitivity and touch, this is a great
selection. But be warned, they are extremely
minimal and offer very little support or
cushioning in the only and can be tough to adapt
to. They are often worn as martial art shoes with
the Shaolin Monks being known to wear them.
Price 30 -- 40AU
There are a few companies out there who have made
"Parkour Shoes" and generally, these are not
recommended, and much better and more economical
shoes are available. It is recommend that you
avoid the gimmicks and proceed with one of the
suggested shoes over. The types and style also
differ greatly between countries and continents.
It is highly recommended that you take the info
from here and do your own research within the
regional region for something that fits within
the specifications of a fantastic shoe.
There are now a lot more choices when it comes to
minimalist running shoes. This is great in
certain respects for traceurs in that these
shoes are often more durable than the shoes
mentioned previously. That durability comes at a
monetary cost though. When balanced out between
how fast you may wear out the soles on the
different kinds of minimalist shoes that the cost
does appear to balance out though. Different
stylish shoes appeal to different people, make
sure you try them on and check out them in a
shop before settling on a specific shoe. Some of
the choices available are
Probably one of the best for Parkour, but it's
also one of the priciest. The lacing system
allows the forefoot to spread and have liberty,
while the heel is secured in closely. The grip is
great and the design on the outer stops the shoe
falling apart once you roll (most shoes get a
hole just behind the little toe where the shoe
presses the floor on rolls.)
Vivo Barefoot New Balance Minimus
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TRAINING BAREFOOT
Though this has been all about sneakers, taking
off them and training barefoot is very
beneficial. As mentioned, a good shoe provides
you good bit and sensitivity, hinders motion as
little as you can, and boosts strong and refined
technique. Training barefooted gives one of the
greatest sense for your environment, allows for
complete freedom of motion, and forces you to
have solid technique particularly when it comes
to landing. If you land badly barefoot it will
most likely hurt, so it compels you to land with
very good technique, minimising impact.
Whilst it's extremely hard to train all methods
at a high level barefooted, it's great to take
your shoes off and train, even if it is only
occasionally. Once you've a reasonable grasp of
the techniques involved with Parkour it is a
fantastic idea to begin performing some barefoot
training. Just start by taking off your shoes
whilst you normally train and seeing how it
feels. Ensure to approach your training with the
appropriate care until you adjust.
As your ability and expertise training barefoot
increases, you can train broadly without your
sneakers, eventually having the ability to train
chiefly barefoot.
Please be aware that the Australian Parkour
Association and contributors to the article are
in no way commercially associated with any of
those mentioned shoe makers.