r/Concerts • u/Visible_Can_216 • 2d ago

Concerts Good GA boots/shoes?

Hey, just looking for affordable shoe recommendations to give me some height for GA/floor concerts.

I'm 5'5 and I do try to come as early as possible but even then, I'm still pushed back by tall people. Any advice?
Thanks!

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u/ClaireRunnels 2d ago

This gets asked a lot, don't bother. Nothing is going to give you any height to make any difference & you may also risk a twisted ankle

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u/occupydad 2d ago

I’m your height and I often go for Vionic brand sneakers for comfort! My parents are podiatrists and put me on to this brand. They have white sneakers that aren’t too bad style wise

I also love my platform Doc Marten Mary Janes (with dr scholls orthotic inserts) for a couple inches of height. These are heavier than most of my other shoes , but I love them nonetheless and they have plenty of room for the inserts which is nice!

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u/Visible_Can_216 1d ago

Thank you! Gonna try these out!

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u/Treewizard90 2d ago

Oofos, they’re known as recovery shoes, but I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis this year and they saved me with 7 GA concerts in 9 days this past August. I can’t recommend them enough. I have the Oofos zen shoes.

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u/JohnSnowsPump 2d ago

Battle boots. Doc Martins. Something with lift and weight and ankle stability.

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u/_Springfield 2d ago edited 2d ago

An old dirty pair of shoes. You're gonna get stepped on many times, have drinks spilled on them and such. I have my designated high top Chucks for shows, they're all beaten up, works well. If it's a bit of a height boost you want, I would look for some for some platform boots, 3-4 inches could help, assuming you're comfortable wearing them. But even as a guy that's 5'10, I deal with guys that are over 6 foot all the time so..

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u/elisstration 2d ago

Same height and always wear a platform shoe and it definitely helps, plus feels more protective in crowds (I go to mostly metal shows) My doc martens have worked for me, and rotate in a converse platform as well.

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u/Busy-Negotiation1078 2d ago

Depending on what you would call affordable, I wear HOKA Clifton sneakers - they make me almost 2 inches taller. These are also my work shoes (I work in a gym) so I know they're great for being on my feet all day.

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u/feistync 2d ago

I have a pair of Lucky Step platform sneakers, and they’re great! Very comfy, stable, and add a couple inches of height. Highly recommended.

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u/xXmilkxhoneyXx 2d ago

I use converse because they're comfortable. Other than that, you'll still have sore feet no matter what

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u/_Springfield 2d ago

I wear Chucks too, I put insoles in mine and they're even more comfy and no sore feet for me :)

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u/xXmilkxhoneyXx 2d ago

I put insoles in my combat boots for concerts but I wear those just for style lol