Image via WikipediaNow you might not be thinking about going paintballing any time soon due to it being cooler outside now. Remember though there are indoor arenas all over the nation and even the world. So why might someone worry about their feet when going paintballing? Well I’m glad you asked, because there is a couple things to remember when getting ready to blast your friends when little balls of paint. First of all, this should go without saying, but I’ll say it anyway, make sure to cover your feet. Don’t go paintballing barefoot or in sandals or shoes that don’t cover your feet completely. If your feet aren’t protected you are susceptible to more injuries like turf toe and who knows what has been left on those arena floors. Also, your feet need protection from those little paintballs as they can do some damage at the speeds they fly around at.
Second, make sure the shoe or boot you are wearing is durable and sturdy. With all the running and if you are extreme, rolling and flipping, those shoes need to be able to take the beating you’ll be dishing. They also need to support your feet in all the positions your feet will be in. Also make sure to have ankle support, since with the squatting and kneeling you’ll do, your ankles will stay in line and you will be at less of a risk of spraining your ankles. A sturdy and supportive combat boot isn’t a bad way to go in this sport. If you’re going to be outside in the cooler weather (for those crazy extreme paintballers) make sure to have a boot that is insulated too so that your feet will not freeze and won’t run the risk of frostbite.
If you have any foot or ankle related questions, contact us on Upstate Footcare’s website.
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