best shoes for dancing/clubbing in Europe?

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Posted by Excite on Apr-19-2002 04:51:

best shoes for dancing/clubbing in Europe?

I'll be in Europe for a whole month this summer and I was shopping around for some good comfortable dress shoes. I need something comfortable to walk around in yet dressy enough for the nice clubs. What's in style at the moment over in the UK, Holland, and Germany? Over here the stlye for ravers is bright Puma and Adidas shoes.

Posted by New Wave on Apr-19-2002 05:17:

Well, when you go out don't wear sneakers in Holland....in clubs they can refuse you.....I always wear army-boots.....just black nice looking shoes any you won;t have any probs with the little basterds at the front of the door

Posted by Thierry on Apr-19-2002 07:32:

What about in the UK (ie. Godskitchen)? I always see stuff like "dress smart, no trainers." Is that the same as runners because I hate dancing in semi-formal dress shoes or the like?

Posted by tenor on Apr-21-2002 01:48:

Get Swear shoes. There are Swear stores in most of the big central European countries. (www.swear-shoes.com is their site)

Posted by DJ Chrono on Apr-21-2002 03:05:

hmm.. I recommend a nice crazy pair of "And 1" basketball shoes.. just a nice pure black pair, they wont draw attention, and they feel so comfortable.. ahh.. i never leave my house without them. i dont know how u could go to a club with dress shoes

Posted by malek on Apr-21-2002 03:15:

quote:
Originally posted by tenor
Get Swear shoes. There are Swear stores in most of the big central European countries. (www.swear-shoes.com is their site)

I've seen some people with these piece of garbage in their feet, I always wanted to bash their heads in the wall. Now I know where they come from... sorry but these are just horrible... so ugly.

Dude get any black semi-formal but light shoes, stay away from the shiny ones if you don't like them. They must be as comfy as runners.

Posted by Tranex02 on Apr-21-2002 06:33:

It depends...
i guess if it's a nice club, some good dress shoes.
If it's just some rave or anything like that, prolly sport shoes, or just the stuff you usually wear.

Posted by skywarp on Apr-21-2002 06:35:

quote:
Originally posted by ahlamalek

Dude get any black semi-formal but light shoes, stay away from the shiny ones if you don't like them. They must be as comfy as runners.

I've seen some people with these piece of garbage in their feet, I always wanted to bash their heads in the wall. Now I know where they come from... sorry but these are just horrible... so ugly.

Posted by Mail Man on Apr-21-2002 12:17:

I was on that swear-shoes.com. Most of those are horrible and way to expensive.

Excite

go to NEXT, they have some very nice shoes that can be used for casual and dress. Here is a link
Next

Posted by evil_bastard on Apr-21-2002 14:09:

It all depends on the club mate.

In some clubs, they want shoes, in others (ie Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Slinky etc etc) they couldn't give a shit.

Look at the pics of some of the 'candyraver' UKTA's, they go out of their way to look like children. But some clubs wouldn't allow that.

If you are going to Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Slinky, etc, wear what the hell you want; they don't care. Almost anything goes in those places. Other places that aren't trance clubs will frown on it though.

It's the same in Europe like it is everywhere. Every country has places where you need shoes, and some where you can wear anything. If you want to be safe get something smart but comfortable, then you shouldn't have any problems anywhere.

Posted by SpykeChyld on Apr-21-2002 17:55:

Well, I don't live in the UK, nor have I ever been clubbing there, but I do know what I love to wear in clubs in the US, and I know what is comfy to dance in!

Doc Martens are the most comfortable. The Air soles are the best thing created. They look very nice and are good to dance in. There isn't a club in the world that will turn away some Docs. They are classy as hell. They a little expensive (between $95-$180) But worth it!

Posted by dj_mdma on Apr-21-2002 21:19:

For trance clubbing I wear my bouncy Nike SHox trainers. They are comfortable,convientient (they are the zip ups) help u jump up and down, with the springs, AND are trendy and have image!

But for places that need shoes, I wear either my Gucci loafers, or Louis Vuitton slip ons. Yes I am a fashion victim!

Posted by Spad on Apr-21-2002 21:59:

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Originally posted by evil_bastard
If you are going to Godskitchen, Gatecrasher, Slinky, etc, wear what the hell you want; they don't care. Almost anything goes in those places. Other places that aren't trance clubs will frown on it though.

Bollox. The dress codes usually say "smart clubbing trainers" but obviously that's open to interpretation. I wear blue Nike's with a white stripe at the bottom for crasher and never had any problems. However Godskitchen tried to turn me away for wearing them.

The less sporty they look the better, so avoid tennis-shoe style ones, with stripes and shite.

A lot of people wear Accupunctures, which are supposed to be well comfy for clubbing in too. Don't be fooled into thinking any pair of trainers will do as long as they're clean though, coz if they're looking to turn a few people away on the night then that's the first thing they'll home in on.

General rule of thumb, when visiting a new club take a pair of smart shoes in the car or a bag, just in case.

Posted by Excite on Apr-22-2002 04:53:

quote:
Originally posted by tenor
Get Swear shoes. There are Swear stores in most of the big central European countries. (www.swear-shoes.com is their site)

those things look fruity!

i was thinking more along the lines of steve wooden or diesel. thanx for the help guys!

Posted by apri_peel on Apr-22-2002 06:06:

one word: VANS
get a nice one-toned, dark'ish parair and you'll be fine

yes, airsoles are alos great, but they are a bit pricey

never, never, EVER wear dress shoes if you plan on dancing, they will kill your feet, literally

Posted by ZinG on Apr-22-2002 09:27:

Air Kukini

unfortunatly mine are not shown in this catalogue, they all have weird colors. Mine has Blue/Dark Blue color, very nice.

Posted by ExOn on Apr-22-2002 09:44:

Well i use these...

Very comfy and they fit to every kinda pants i have

I will buy these soon..they are clean!!!

Posted by Miss Proximus on Apr-22-2002 09:51:

quote:
Originally posted by ZinG
Air Kukini

unfortunatly mine are not shown in this catalogue, they all have weird colors. Mine has Blue/Dark Blue color, very nice.

If any of you decide to go CLUBBING (yes: go to clubs like Kremlin/Cubic and Eau) in Holland...you will be refused entrance with shoes like these (unless you're female: i always get in )

However, if you decide to attend a bigger event as Trance Energy or smth like that, you'll have no problem getting in