hellakkat started this discussion ·
Hello polestars! Question about knee high boots and climbing up the pole.... Do you find that you leave scratches on the pole? I just bought a pair and I'm afraid performing in them will scratch the pole up. Any of you have similar boots and can tell me about your experience? Thanks a lot in advance!
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Veena ·
YEs, they can scratch the pole. I you have a pole that you don't want scratched I wouldn't use them to dance in. If the pole is Stainless steel scratches are ok, if the studio doesn't mind, and often help with grip.
mystical ·
Those are hot!! Where did you get them?
I bought the red version of those for my very first performance ever but got the ones with just a side zip instead. You don't get the full grip advantage with the lacing hooks in the way if you are doing a basic climb. BUT you can do a swinging straddle climb or circus climb or side climb if you are mindful about the top of your outside foot touching the pole. I wasn't advanced enough to do these things at the time but those climbs might work.
grr, was going to use them for our upcoming trick or twirl show but i dont want to be scratching up the poles... @mystical, i got these off yandy.com. They're ellie shoes which are comparable to pleasers but cost a bit less. you can find these anywhere online! just search either ellie shoes or pleaser boots!
Veena ·
Hellakkat, if you really are in love with the idea of wearing them, maybe focus on floor work and just come up with a few pole combos that don't require the shin on the pole. Side climbs and gemini climbs and such are a good option.
