Tom Bullweed Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 SASS handbook says, for B-Western, says boots required, traditional, fancy,..., no lug soles. What exactly is a lug sole? Is any rubber sole a lug sole? Is a lug sole one like a modern work boot with indentations, etc, or any rubber sole. Help before I buy new boots!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Google search: site:sassnet.com lug sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 Yeah or nay for BW? See image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Slim SASS #24733 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 That's not a lug, it's a light tread. Think Vibram soles for lugs, like hiking boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 B Western legal all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anvil Al #59168 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 9 hours ago, Tom Bullweed said: Yeah or nay for BW? See image: Those are good. For lugs. Think of something like tire tread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choctaw Jack Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 Lug soles? Think "Waffle Stompers" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Clark Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 This is “ lug sole” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 I'd have to see the shafts and foot to tell you if they are legal. They must have stitching, design.... That is all listed in the SHB. The sole appears to be legal. https://www.sassnet.com/Shooters-Handbook-001A.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 I could make out stitching under his wrist in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VICIOUS, SASS#8014 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 So HOB nail lumber jack logger boots may not be the perfect choice. got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 8:13 PM, Tom Bullweed said: Yeah or nay for BW? See image: Tom, Those are soles are fine. Walking or running with spurs is the challenge! If I did it I'd probably have a faceplant on every stage This is an example of what is not acceptable for B-Western: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Hurts SASS#72737 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Ok, I have a bone to pick here. We are a sport/game that says the 1st 3 things of importance to us are in this order: Safety, Safety and SAFETY. MANY (not all) of the best looking flashy B Western boots have very smooth, which equals slippery, soles. Now add wearing spurs to the equation and you do have a higher risk of slipping and possibly falling which if it happens during the course of a stage with loaded guns can be dangerous. I am not advocating for us to wear baseball spikes but only suggesting that the sole of a B Western boot be safer and perhaps the ROC MIGHT want to consider that. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I rarely see cowboys wearing boots with lug soles. The few times I have they were butt ugly shoes that probably violate costuming rules, worn by folks who probably think they get a competitive advantage by wearing them. I'm not saying there isn't acceptable footwear that has lug soles, but I've never seen anyone actually wearing any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 46 minutes ago, Wyatt Hurts SASS#72737 said: Ok, I have a bone to pick here. We are a sport/game that says the 1st 3 things of importance to us are in this order: Safety, Safety and SAFETY. MANY (not all) of the best looking flashy B Western boots have very smooth, which equals slippery, soles. Now add wearing spurs to the equation and you do have a higher risk of slipping and possibly falling which if it happens during the course of a stage with loaded guns can be dangerous. I am not advocating for us to wear baseball spikes but only suggesting that the sole of a B Western boot be safer and perhaps the ROC MIGHT want to consider that. YMMV Your mistaking the idea that our game says "Safety at all costs". It doesn't, but rather"Safety at all costs while at the same time abiding by our rules". All sports / games etc abide by this concept. If we tried to exist in a world that only allowed activities that required "Safety" at all costs, we'd exist in a fricken padded room for our entire lives. Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Hurts SASS#72737 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 34 minutes ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Your mistaking the idea that our game says "Safety at all costs". It doesn't, but rather"Safety at all costs while at the same time abiding by our rules". All sports / games etc abide by this concept. If we tried to exist in a world that only allowed activities that required "Safety" at all costs, we'd exist in a fricken padded room for our entire lives. Phantom Never my intention to look for safety at ALL costs nor to look to break rules. The rules of SASS have and continue to evolve. All I am raising here is the possibility that allowing a better bit of traction might avoid a real issue. I have seen many topics discussed here as possible enhancements to safety or means to avoid UNNECESSARY risk. I am merely suggesting that this issue, like all those others, be looked at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 A HISTORY of SASS B-Western rule changes re "BOOTS" BW rule changes 2009: Quote • Boots are required and must be of traditional design with fancy stitching or multicolor fancy design with smooth, non-grip enhancing soles. Lace up boots and moccasins are not allowed. BW rule changes 2010 Quote Boots are required and must be of traditional design with fancy stitching or multi-color fancy design with smooth, non-grip enhancing (i.e. NO “lugs”) soles. Lace up boots and moccasins are not allowed. BW rule changes 2014 Quote Boots are required and must be of traditional design and embellished with fancy stitching, multi-color fancy design, conchos or spots. Soles must be non-grip enhancing (i.e., “NO Lug”) soles. Lace up boots and moccasins are not allowed. The definition of "non-grip enhancing" under SASS rules is NO LUG SOLES. "LUG SOLES" have been illustrated by using THIS EXAMPLE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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