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UER Forum > UE Main > What are some shoes with excellent agility and grip? (Viewed 2197 times)
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What are some shoes with excellent agility and grip?
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So I'm trying to scale a building that has part of the roof maybe only 10ft high and there are a lot of things I can use to grab onto. I can get to the roof if maybe I do a double wall jump and grab the roof but my shoes are just not grippy enough. Any recommendations?



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Re: What are some shoes with excellent agility and grip?
< Reply # 1 on 10/9/2020 6:06 AM >
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The kind that won't protect your feet if you step on something dangerous.




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Climbing shoes have the most grip, but basically no ankle support and a very thin sole. Both of those aren’t ideal for exploring.




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< Reply # 3 on 1/5/2021 11:21 PM >
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I recommend hiking/mountaineering boots, great for exploration purposes, otherwise just search on youtube your requirements for a boot and you should get some results.



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< Reply # 4 on 1/6/2021 5:53 AM >
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Running shoes. Never had any issues *yet*. If you're in a place you know is safe like a recently closed place or an active place then you don't need protection. The old guys will call this terrible advice which it kinda is, but just watch your step no matter what and pick your shoes depending on the type of day and location it's gonna be.




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< Reply # 5 on 1/6/2021 1:26 PM >
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leather structural firefighting boots
you can find them used on ebay.

reason? tough, grippy soles even when wet. steel plate in the sole, steel toe, quick on and off.
minuses? some designs can be too bulky for what you're looking for and they can be heavy.

personally, you it is about as close as you're going to get to a usable medium. Most abandoned places call for a beastly, heavy boot. Also, almost all of these boots are waterproof so you don't have to worry about liquids of unknown origin making your feetsies rot off.

this probably did not help, but oh well... my two cents.




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leather structural firefighting boots
you can find them used on ebay.

reason? tough, grippy soles even when wet. steel plate in the sole, steel toe, quick on and off.
minuses? some designs can be too bulky for what you're looking for and they can be heavy.

personally, you it is about as close as you're going to get to a usable medium. Most abandoned places call for a beastly, heavy boot. Also, almost all of these boots are waterproof so you don't have to worry about liquids of unknown origin making your feetsies rot off.

this probably did not help, but oh well... my two cents.



Can confirm (Thorogood Hellfires) can take a beating, but aren't great for long walks or hot/humid climates. Also picking shoes would depend on the intended activity. Leather boots would not last long after a drain or even a sewer trip compared to rubber boots or waders. Likewise, I wouldn't recommend climbing a suspension cable bridge in rubber boots or waders.



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Re: What are some shoes with excellent agility and grip?
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Can confirm (Thorogood Hellfires) can take a beating, but aren't great for long walks or hot/humid climates. Also picking shoes would depend on the intended activity. Leather boots would not last long after a drain or even a sewer trip compared to rubber boots or waders. Likewise, I wouldn't recommend climbing a suspension cable bridge in rubber boots or waders.


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Boots are best for decayed structures because you can easily step on a huge nail. However, I have work "slip-proof" sneakers that I use. And before that, just any sports shoes like for playing soccer.

A better idea would be to stack items to help you get up there, if that's a possibility. Or grappling hook.




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< Reply # 9 on 1/22/2021 9:56 PM >
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I actually bought Foxelli hiking boots specifically for urbex. They weigh absolutely nothing, have great grip, and look pretty tacti-cool. Feet still feel very lightweight and agile. Boots like that come in handy for those occasions where you have to take a hike to the location- but people talking about pierce-proof boots bring up a good point. I actually had a piece of glass piece the back of my old boots.




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I have some Nike trail runners that are pretty great. Tough, grippy outsole, lightweight upper. I had the Air Alvoord model, but any trail runner would be good. Basically they're running shoes with a tougher outsole.




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< Reply # 12 on 2/25/2021 5:28 PM >
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rock climbing shoes have unparalleled grip and pack up pretty small, just bring two sets of shoes.




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I boulder and use Mad Rock Agamas and I love them.

https://www.amazon...Shoe/dp/B07CN8QZV3

but if you get these don't walk in them or you'll ruin them, change into them for the climb and then change back




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Re: What are some shoes with excellent agility and grip?
< Reply # 14 on 2/26/2021 4:59 AM >
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I'd look into some approach shoes, going to achieve similar performance as a pair of climbing shoes but be beefier and feel more comfortable for the approach to the climb.




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