What kind of shoes are used for curling?

Curling shoes look like normal shoes — good, sensible shoes — except for the soles, which are equipped with Teflon sliders that allow the curlers to glide across the ice. But some players turn running or training sneakers into curling shoes by using adhesive or Velcro to attach Teflon to the soles.

What is special about curling shoes?

The answer is somewhat simple — they wear shoes with special curling soles. The key is that the two soles are very different. The sliding sole is made of Teflon and allows the various curlers to slide — most notably as they throw the stone, though also while sweeping.

Does Nike make curling shoes?

Technologically, Nike chose to make the shoe out of synthetic leather, rather than the natural leather used in most curling shoes. For small production products like this, Nike makes all of the shoes at its Beaverton, Oregon campus.

What should I look for in a curling shoe?

When choosing a slider there are two key elements to look for: its thickness and its configuration. The thicker a slider is, the faster and more slippery it will be. Sliders tend to range from 1/31″ to 1/4″ thick. If you are a beginner, it is smart to opt for a 3/32″ thick slider. The next thing to look for is configuration.

What’s the speed of a cyclone curling shoe?

Cyclone features an upgraded 1/4″ Teflon slider. As a result of this Teflon, these curling shoes are rated as speed 11, allowing maximum sliding speed out of the hack, reducing leg stress and making it easier to achieve precision even with full take out weight. Cyclone features an upgraded 1/4″ Teflon slider.

Why are Goldline Curling shoes rated as speed 11?

As a result of this Teflon, these curling shoes are rated as speed 11, allowing maximum sliding speed out of the hack, reducing leg stress and making it easier to achieve precision even with full take out weight. New! Built on our popular G50 platform and wrapped in our IceKnit fabric. Lightweight, durable, insulated for warmth and very flexible.

What kind of shoes are good for left handed curling?

Swift left handed curling shoes feature a 5/32″ Teflon slider and are a great option for anyone looking for high end stability features and a good sliding speed at a reasonable price.