Tico Tyrant Wed, 11/30/2011 - 10:58

I think high tops have become a bit of a cliche...and I mean, I know that in a sense, boots have as well, but I've never been fond of high tops.It's probably the way they look and the way they feel for my feet. The whole appeal of it originally stemmed from the fact that they were the most accessible foot wear in the late 70's and 80's,when that whole sneaker high top movement really boomed,especially as sort of "proto basketball footwear" and it didn't matter whether someone liked metal or not! since then, I think it's changed....but *some* people seem to attribute the aesthetic appearance of the high tops as = "true metal head" just because Saxon, Anthrax, etc bands like this wore the shoes back in the day.

Do I like sneakers? Yep, I too have a pair of sneakers and it's often more convenient to put those on as opposed to my boots, but footwear like sneakers and high tops aren't very supportive, combat boots might be bulky,but at least they support the arch of the foot...another thing that gives it an advantage, especially if one was standing around for hours or walking a lot at places like Wacken or something. I also have a pair of Adidas comfort country/hiking shoes, which I will often wear if I don't feel like putting on boots. Adidas make good shoes for walking as well(some are a bit too expensive $$$$).... but both combat boots and things such as my hiking shoes, or cross trainers are way better for foot support, than something like high tops....Even basketball players now wear better more supportive footwear.

I suppose it all comes down to personal choice, opinion and preference...and in my own personal opinion, I happen to think the whole "thrash to the death" high top/skinny jean thing, is kind of weird.....For example:I like thrash just as much as the next person but I see no reason to associate high tops with being part of the music,where as instead of just personal choice, some people seem to think that high tops are a part of the music.....but I could be wrong!

 R.J. Fri, 12/02/2011 - 06:36

I like the look of the old school metal bands, minus the high tops. I think they look out of place. Lamb of God dresses like a bunch of regular guys, but I wouldn't consider them the most hardcore metal band.