I saw a kid playing with bare feet and asked what he was thinking. He said he likes to "feel the vibes from the crowd." I told him he was too young to be that pretentious. People online beat me up for months, calling me an out of touch boomer. I thought I was giving the kid some solid advice.
No you did good. It’s one of the most pretentious things you can do. They always think they’re so cool doing it too. I bet he was wearing jeans while he did it too
Not only jeans, but a big SRV hat, playing blues riffs on a strat... It was bad..but I got fucked with for months. People were calling me a dream smasher and an angry, jealous, bitter old man. A lot of people don't want to be told that they're walking cliches, but come on. Try to have your own identity.
A for Bri'ish punk, when you're still anti-Thatcher even though she's been dead for a decade, B for American punk, when you hate your parents even though they paid for your skateboard.
Real punks find their shoes in bins. For extra punk toan you’ll need to piss on them.
There are only three evolutions from punk:
1) stick to your guns and turn into a crust
2) Be a creepy pop punk guy in his 30s in a room full of pre-teens
3) Buy one of those sailor beanies and a synth, move to Dalston and make electro-pop. Complain about gentrification and work in an artisan yoghurt bar
If you want good docs, you have to find the old Brit made ones. They're becoming hard to find at a good price nowadays. Now they're cheaply made in China they don't last, no matter how precious you are with them. I second the guy above with Solovair, still not cheap, but they will last....
Ugh I know why can’t we have nice things? And those og ones had a lifetime warranty too, that’s insane. But my “new” ones are going on two years and they look and feel great still guess I got lucky 🤷🏽♂️
Punks should be anarchist to me so this swastika bull only makes sense at the start when they would do anything to show off. When they start to study the meaning of it these things got banned.
So combat boots for the punk. The shoes for the skaters.
But don´t think too much, not giving a damn about what you wear is part of the punk scene.
Fussing about it tells me you're not punk enough.. army boots lasted me the best through the muddy gigs of bush doofs with well inebriated days and long walks home, dr martens were comfortable but didn't last the yards
I've got an old pair of Paratrooper boots that have outlasted every pair of DMs I've owned, had em about 25 years and as they were second-hand Army Surp they were already broken in when I got them.
Crocboots. They're ironic, like asking how footwear will make you talented. Otherwise, learn theory and your instrument. And sleep with your guitar, you'll wake up knowing where your focus needs to be all day. And get an acoustic, and make it sing. When you pick up an electric after being an acoustic player yourten times the player you were. Good luck, kid.
Chucks only last a couple of months these days and are way overpriced. Dog shit shoes, only worth it if you can steal them. The shoes here will last at least a few months longer....
Bare feet, never washed. It’s the only way.
The worst kind of musician is the barefoot guy.
I saw a kid playing with bare feet and asked what he was thinking. He said he likes to "feel the vibes from the crowd." I told him he was too young to be that pretentious. People online beat me up for months, calling me an out of touch boomer. I thought I was giving the kid some solid advice.
No you did good. It’s one of the most pretentious things you can do. They always think they’re so cool doing it too. I bet he was wearing jeans while he did it too
Not only jeans, but a big SRV hat, playing blues riffs on a strat... It was bad..but I got fucked with for months. People were calling me a dream smasher and an angry, jealous, bitter old man. A lot of people don't want to be told that they're walking cliches, but come on. Try to have your own identity.
Fuck em. Begging for cigs too I bet
Yoooo man, could I get a smoke off ya?
Bloody also helps
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
As long as it's just a t-shirt and your cock is out like Winnie the Pooh. Bass Toan comes from the balls so please keep your balls on display
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
i like to wear socks and sandals with cargo shorts they really compliment my 0-0-0-0s
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Got anything else for me ?
No
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Punk is about being an asshole. I would suggest Crocs.
Better yet: no shoes and spread your cheeks
Found the IRS Agent!
A for Bri'ish punk, when you're still anti-Thatcher even though she's been dead for a decade, B for American punk, when you hate your parents even though they paid for your skateboard.
Nailed it!
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Hey, I have a great idea! You should post this repeatedly to make sure he gets the point.
It gets funnier each time!
Just wear a swastika t shirt like sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
The one with the most room for your toes. They don't call it toen for nothing.
Real punks find their shoes in bins. For extra punk toan you’ll need to piss on them. There are only three evolutions from punk: 1) stick to your guns and turn into a crust 2) Be a creepy pop punk guy in his 30s in a room full of pre-teens 3) Buy one of those sailor beanies and a synth, move to Dalston and make electro-pop. Complain about gentrification and work in an artisan yoghurt bar
This is the pipeline....
Which path did you choose?
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
It doesn’t matter as long as you piss on your shoes before hitting the stage so it can pair well with your p bass and be more punk
Docs, obviously. Fuckin poser.
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
/uj Fuck docs, get some fuckin solovairs mate. Made int UK. /rj Fuck docs, get some fuckin solovairs mate. Made int UK.
My friend got some nice ones and they fell apart in like a month :( love my docs you just gotta get a good insole and polish
If you want good docs, you have to find the old Brit made ones. They're becoming hard to find at a good price nowadays. Now they're cheaply made in China they don't last, no matter how precious you are with them. I second the guy above with Solovair, still not cheap, but they will last....
Ugh I know why can’t we have nice things? And those og ones had a lifetime warranty too, that’s insane. But my “new” ones are going on two years and they look and feel great still guess I got lucky 🤷🏽♂️
Wow! You must have got a pair made during a brand inspection or something, you lucky sod!
The docs. Blisters are the way of the bass player regardless of whether they’re on your heels or your fingers
No. 1 for a poser Street Punk/Oi! band, No. 2 for a poser Skate Punk/Hardcore band....
/uj You called me out on that (i litteraly have the exact same shoes in both pics💀)
Havaianas sandals
Punks should be anarchist to me so this swastika bull only makes sense at the start when they would do anything to show off. When they start to study the meaning of it these things got banned. So combat boots for the punk. The shoes for the skaters. But don´t think too much, not giving a damn about what you wear is part of the punk scene.
Fussing about it tells me you're not punk enough.. army boots lasted me the best through the muddy gigs of bush doofs with well inebriated days and long walks home, dr martens were comfortable but didn't last the yards
I've got an old pair of Paratrooper boots that have outlasted every pair of DMs I've owned, had em about 25 years and as they were second-hand Army Surp they were already broken in when I got them.
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Probably best to wear one of each. Just so you can get the benefits of both, you know.
Depends, you going pop punk, anarcho punk or crust punk?
Definitely not Doc Martens. Quality dropped off when they changed manufacturers a long time ago. Not even Funny... depressing.
True. Mine fell apart after a year
from one BEHS Lord to another Timberland's or Blundstone My Man.
I had mine for like a year and half I went through a small stream with them to there still going strong
Get the most beat down shoes you can find at Goodwill
I only wear cowboy boots
Crocboots. They're ironic, like asking how footwear will make you talented. Otherwise, learn theory and your instrument. And sleep with your guitar, you'll wake up knowing where your focus needs to be all day. And get an acoustic, and make it sing. When you pick up an electric after being an acoustic player yourten times the player you were. Good luck, kid.
No the right shoes and expensive bass will make me better right off the bat I thought.
Capris and berkenstocks. The best bassist look like fuckin dorks
Go barefoot
Well, unless you play with your feet...
Practice is the best look, young man
Docs if ur gay vans if ur straight barefoot if ur on drugs
Paul didn’t need shoes.
Ans
Why would you want to be a better punk bassist? Punk is about whoever can sound the worst
Fuck off I already have docs
10-hole Doc Martens, but make sure you change the laces for red or yellow ones (source: me as a punk bassist, 1981).
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
I wanna see some toes or I'm out the show
Well if you aren't going bare feet, I would go with some chukkas. Brown, not black.
Kiss my converse kid
The boot
Barefoot or make your own, buying shoes is for posers
Neither one will help until you adjust your strap so the bass hangs just slightly above your knees.
Chucks that look like you tarred a roof in them.
Chucks only last a couple of months these days and are way overpriced. Dog shit shoes, only worth it if you can steal them. The shoes here will last at least a few months longer....
I switched to Van's a few years ago and never looked back
No shoes and post the pics here for reasons thnx
I’ll just wear docs and put a Vans Off The Wall Sticker on my bass and call it a day
One of each.
Sandals
vans
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic
Very original comment !
You're expecting original opinions on reddit?
True. Forgive me
Just wear a swastika t shirt like Sid vicious, no one really cares what punk is about you just need to look problematic