Shoe survey
I've been wearing D-Gel Grippers for the last couple of years- my current pair has the beige & gray sole. I'm just wondering what people think of the other brands and styles. I've seen a few folks wearing the Forest Ice Spider and the Acacia Trio. If you're wearing these other brands, please answer these questions:
Which brand/model?
Do you recommend them?
Do they hold up/are you getting more than one year out of them?
Are they true to size?
Thanks for your input.

Spiders
I have Forrest Ice Spiders after playing on your D-Gels for a few seasons and I can definitely tell a difference. The spiders are much better as long as the ice is in good condition. When I play on some of the awful snowy Patt. Park ice, the improvement is totally nullified. Hope this helps anyone trying to decide.
-Your Hero
Matt Sovesky
Re: Shoe Survey
I have a pair of the green/yellow/black Forest Ice Elite indoor shoes. I've had them about a year and I've had to re-glue the soles three times. The sole is about an inch wider than the shoe itself on each side, which seems to increase traction and balance, but also causes the shoe to press into the sole when you run on it. I think that's what causes the edges of the sole to come unglued. I also tend to drag my toes when I slide, which also pulls on the extended sole in the front. I have lost some nubs, but not more than average, and the traction doesn't seem to have been affected yet.
The traction is excellent, but these were the first pair of indoor shoes I've owned, so all I have to compare them too is a pair of 10 year old D-Gel Rek shoes. They are also about a at least a half size too big, but the fit hasn't caused me any problems. I also didn't really like to awkward way they lace up, which tore up the original laces very quickly and make them hard tie snugly (which may be why I think they're a little too big).
Overall they are decent shoes, but probably not worth the extra money, since I bought the most expensive pair thinking they would be more durable. A lot of newbies in the DC league have been purchasing broomball shoes and have asked about recommendations and sizing, so I'd appreciate any info the rest of you have.
-Cargo
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