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Simple question really. Do you play barefoot or with shoes?

Myself, unfortunately, have played barefoot for the better part of three years and I've gotten to the point that if i try playing with shoes I can't sense the pedal well enough to use it correctly.



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Yeah, I tend to play either barefoot or with socks only. I know what you mean about being unable to 'feel' the pedal with shoes on - they feel a bit clumpy on the pedal.

It's the same concept with driving a car - you get a much better feeling with thin-soled or even no shoes on.

Yes, I have played with just socks for so long I don't do well with shoes on.
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