<h2>The Essential Role of Archery Footwear </h2><p><br></p><p>Discover why your Archer’s next performance boost might start at their feet, not their bow. In this special episode of The Archery Parent Podcast, Manisha sits down with her son, Canadian National Recurve Team member Reece Wilson‑Poyton, to break down the often-overlooked gear that underpins every shot: SHOES.</p><br><p>Reece shares how the wrong footwear can quietly sabotage balance, stability, and scores. You’ll hear why cushy running shoes can make your Archer feel wobbly at full draw, why top Archers use low‑drop, wide toe‑box shoes, and how to choose a dedicated pair of “range shoes”.</p><br><p>Together, Manisha and Reece walk through real‑world advice for parents and Archers:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Find out Reece's Top 3 shoe recommendations from personal experience and world-ranked Archers</li><li>Hear how footwear affects proprioception, weight distribution, and long‑day steadiness</li><li>Discover how shoes can quietly make or break balance, stability, and scores</li><li>Learn why low‑drop, wide toe‑box shoes beat other shoe options</li><li>Guidance on budget, the reasoning behind dedicated range shoes, and replacement tips</li><li>Why shoe choice becomes more important as and Archer's body awareness increases</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether shoes really matter in Archery, this episode is your practical guide to building a more stable shot from the ground up. </p><br><p>This is Part 1 of a two-part series with Reece. In the next episode, Reece breaks down beginner equipment so Archers can head to the pro shop with confidence. Share with one other Archery parent.</p><br><p>Read the "Shoes that Stabilize: Reece's Range-tested Picks" comprehensive episode recap at <a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca/blog/shoes-for-stabilization-reeces-range-tested-picks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.archeryparentpodcast.ca</a></p><br><p>Connect with the Archery Parent Podcast:</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/archeryparentpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ArcheryParentPodcast</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@archeryparentpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ArcheryParentPod</a></p><p>Web: <a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ArcheryParentPodcast.ca</a></p><p>Email: ArcheryParentPodcast[at]gmail.com</p><br><p>--------</p><p>ATTRIBUTION: </p><p>Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for "The Archery Parent Podcast".&nbsp;</p><br><p>MUSIC: "The Stranger"</p><p>ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)</p><p>ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records</p><p>INSTAGRAM: @giantmetalcrickets @michalmenert</p><p>WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xqU3hMSVhzYlNmTWVDSnowVnNrWmxjTk1Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tsbUdVOWN1a1VNWFBSQ251c3EzWHFuOXVBYU95TlNKT1VCdDl4a2ZuS2owY1NQWUluVE5qUS03ZzE3a0w2YnFCWnFYOXlUX21FNmFCZ010bFZKampYNXhUUVlnaUlvdEszWUljUEp3S1h6X3I4b1NKRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fgiantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com%2F&amp;v=k1tdJFtP4_E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com</a></p><p>YOUTUBE: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@giantmetalcrickets2020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@giantmetalcrickets2020</a>&nbsp;</p><p>FACEBOOK: Giant Metal Crickets</p><p>Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>