Why do most people play softball in running shoes?

[smarkley3]

I wear Tanel Rev D Rubber soled cleats, very comfy and lotsa grip.

 

[-Six-]

I wear soccer cleats. The only thing I check if other men have on is a cup... Catch my drift.

 

[scrub]

I would throw all my turfs and molded cleats in the trash if I could still wear metal spikes. But since I can't, all things considered, I'll stick with the spike 9's over molded turfs.

I ain't wearing any of these goofy looking quasi trail-running whatever shoes though. ya'll have fun with that.

 

[Brueggs]

I wear what is comfortable. I play outfield and have no trouble getting great traction in my Boombahs. To each their own, like anything else in Softball.

 

[blldwg23]

do you know what model they are?

I am about 99% sure they are the New Balance MF995MK Football Turf Shoes.

 

[ATL Rookie]

I am about 99% sure they are the New Balance MF995MK Football Turf Shoes.

Thanks. Going to see if I can find a pair.

 

[killer mike]

My bat flips look better with turfs.....JS

 

[Flyman]

You're fooling yourself if you think you get as much grip with turf shoes as spikes. Unless you play on concrete.

If people could get as much grip from turf shoes as spikes major league baseball players would wear turfs during games.

It sounds like the early consensus is that people prefer comfort over performance.

Fooling ourselves? I'll tell you right now that my 9-Spike Blasts and MoFos easily give me as much traction on dirt and in grass as any cleats I've ever owned. Sounds like you've never worn turfs. Have you?

 

[Flyman]

The day I wear turf, running, or trail shoes on the softball field, is the day that I'm either a permanent catcher or EH or if I happen to be at a field in my street clothes and someone asks me to pick up. Even then, I usually have my softball stuff in the trunk

Why? All I can offer is my experience. In my experience, I have never had an issue with turfs in the OF or running the bases. Infinitely more comfortable with great traction.

 

[stork]

Brotherhood was a pretty decent show imo.

 

[rhound50]

I feel like this might be Bobs 2nd account.

 

[shifletd]

This post stinks of a troll somethin' fierce

 

[Ben_Johnson41]

I get better traction in both the infield and outfield in any weather with my Vigor 2's than I ever did with cleats. Better function + better comfort...don't knock it til you've tried it.

 

[smarkley3]

 

[tsfingrocks]

Trail running shoes are very comfortable to play in... Especially if more than 1 game in a day

 

[Danny Kaffee]

Why do you care so much what kind of shoes other people wear.

Why do you care that I care?

I had no idea that the running shoe guys were so sensitive. I would think that people who spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to find a bat that will help them hit a ball 3 feet further would want shoes that give them maximum performance rather than something "comfy."

 

[rhound50]

Why do you care that I care?

I had no idea that the running shoe guys were so sensitive. I would think that people who spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to find a bat that will help them hit a ball 3 feet further would want shoes that give them maximum performance rather than something "comfy."

Trollolololol

 

[johnny fitz]

You're fooling yourself if you think you get as much grip with turf shoes as spikes. Unless you play on concrete.

If people could get as much grip from turf shoes as spikes major league baseball players would wear turfs during games.

It sounds like the early consensus is that people prefer comfort over performance.

You'd be surprised how many guys wear turfs in the big leagues.

 

[shifletd]

Why do you care that I care?

I had no idea that the running shoe guys were so sensitive. I would think that people who spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to find a bat that will help them hit a ball 3 feet further would want shoes that give them maximum performance rather than something "comfy."

Why do you care that he cares that you care?

Have you tried the new super cleats with hooks on the bottom and ****ing jets on the back? If not, then you aren't getting maximum performance out of your softball footwear either.